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MRT to City Hall, changing at Tanah MerahorWelcome Pickups transfer to Singapore?

The short answer

For one traveler the MRT to City Hall, changing at Tanah Merah is cheaper by SGD 48.76. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The MRT to City Hall, changing at Tanah Merah is quicker: 29 min against 31 min. The Welcome Pickups transfer to Singapore varies between 25 and 31 minutes.

MRT to City Hall, changing at Tanah Merah: 05:31–23:18. Welcome Pickups transfer to Singapore: hours not recorded.

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What each costs for the whole party, in SGD. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row. The Welcome Pickups transfer to Singapore is charged in euros; its column is converted at the reference rate in its fare note.
Travelers	MRT to City Hall, changing at Tanah Merah	Welcome Pickups transfer to Singapore	Difference
1	SGD 2.24	about SGD 51	SGD 48.76
2	SGD 4.48	about SGD 51	SGD 46.52
3	SGD 6.72	about SGD 51	SGD 44.28
4	SGD 8.96	about SGD 103	SGD 94.04
5	SGD 11.20	about SGD 103	SGD 91.80
6	SGD 13.44	about SGD 103	SGD 89.56
7	SGD 15.68	about SGD 103	SGD 87.32
8	SGD 17.92	about SGD 206	SGD 188.08

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Where each one leaves you

CGEWL · SMRT Trains, for the Land Transport AuthorityMRT to City Hall, changing at Tanah Merah

From: Changi Airport MRT station, in the basement between Terminals 2 and 3
To: City Hall, for the Civic District, the Padang and Raffles Hotel
Runs: 05:31–23:18
Journey: 28–29 min

Change at Tanah Merah to a train towards Tuas Link. Trains leaving the airport after 23:18 connect only towards Pasir Ris, not into the city.

From 26 December 2026 card fares rise: SGD 2.37 to City Hall and SGD 2.40 to Raffles Place.

Foreign-issued bank cards pay an admin fee on top of the fare.

MRT to City Hall, changing at Tanah Merah: price for every party size

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transfer · Welcome PickupsWelcome Pickups transfer to Singapore

From: Driver meets you in the arrival hall with a name board
To: Any address in Singapore
Journey: 25–31 min

The price is fixed and paid when you book; up to an hour of waiting is free if your flight is late.

From 23:00 to 06:29 the sedan costs €50 instead of €35.

Welcome Pickups transfer to Singapore: price for every party size

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