MRT/LRT and concession Express fares in this calculator use card fares. Cash is only available where PTC publishes a cash fare for the selected bus service.
Enter the fare distance, not straight-line distance. Singapore Distance Fares are based on the total distance travelled within one eligible journey.
Disclaimer: Estimate based on PTC fares effective 27 December 2025; actual fare can differ due to transfer rules, concession eligibility, morning pre-peak/free-rail schemes, route-specific distance and payment conditions.
A short trip and a long trip do not cost the same on Singapore’s public transport network.
The Singapore Transport Fare Calculator estimates a bus or train fare using the selected service, passenger type, payment method and fare distance.
It uses fares effective from 27 December 2025. The result may differ from the final charged amount because of transfer rules, concession eligibility and route-specific distance.
Check the Fare Distance First
Singapore’s distance fare is based on the distance travelled during an eligible journey.
Do not enter the straight-line distance between two places. The rail or bus route may travel farther than the direct map distance.
If you only know the start and destination points, use the Distance Calculator Singapore as a rough planning tool. Confirm the actual fare distance through an official journey planner before travelling.
How to Estimate Your Fare
Select the public transport service first.
Choose the passenger type and payment method. Enter the fare distance in kilometres, then select Calculate Fare.
Use Reset to check another journey.
Make sure the selected passenger type matches the travel card or concession you will use.
Choosing the Correct Service
The fare can depend on whether you travel by a basic bus, express bus, MRT or LRT service.
For a journey made mainly by public bus, the Singapore Bus Fare Calculator provides a more focused estimate.
When the journey is mainly by train, compare the result with the Singapore MRT Fare Calculator.
Select the service that matches the actual journey. Choosing the wrong service can produce an incorrect estimate.
Card and Cash Fares
Card or account-based ticketing fares can differ from cash fares.
MRT and LRT journeys use card-based payment options supported by the transport network. Cash fares are available only for bus services where an official cash fare is published.
Select the payment method you expect to use. Do not choose cash for a service that does not support it.
Adult and Concession Fares
Adult passengers and eligible concession groups can pay different fares.
A concession estimate is useful only when the passenger has a valid concession card and meets the applicable conditions.
Children, students, seniors, persons with disabilities and other eligible groups may have different fares or travel arrangements. The calculator does not confirm concession eligibility.
How Transfers Can Affect the Final Fare
Bus and train transfers may be combined under distance-fare rules when the journey meets the applicable conditions.
A long delay, repeated entry at the same station or an ineligible transfer can cause the system to treat part of the trip as a new journey.
Because the calculator does not know every tap-in, tap-out and transfer event, treat its result as a single-journey estimate.
Public Transport or Point-to-Point Travel?
Public transport is often cheaper, but it may take longer or require transfers.
For a direct point-to-point trip, compare the estimate with the Grab Fare Calculator Singapore. Grab prices can change with demand, time and booking conditions.
The Taxi Calculator Singapore can help when comparing a metered taxi journey. Actual taxi charges may include booking fees, location surcharges and waiting time.
Drivers comparing the same route should also consider road charges. The ERP Calculator Singapore can estimate applicable ERP costs separately.
Comparing Public Transport With Car Ownership
A single bus or MRT fare is only one part of a commuting-cost comparison.
If you are considering buying a vehicle, check the possible monthly repayment with the Car Loan Calculator Singapore. Insurance can be reviewed separately using the Car Insurance Calculator Singapore.
A car’s purchase price does not show how its value may change. The Car Valuation Calculator Singapore provides a value estimate, while the Car Depreciation Calculator Singapore helps examine the possible loss in value over time.
For an imported vehicle, use the Singapore Car Import Tax Calculator to review possible import-related charges.
Vehicle owners should also include recurring costs. The Road Tax Calculator Singapore can help estimate road tax before comparing the total cost with public transport.
Planning Travel Beyond a Daily Commute
For journeys recorded in miles, the Singapore Miles Calculator can help with distance-based planning.
If your travel planning includes flights and reward points, use the Singapore Airlines Miles Calculator separately. Airline miles do not affect bus or MRT fares.
Why the Charged Fare May Be Different
Your actual fare may differ because of:
- an incorrect fare distance;
- a different service type;
- concession-card eligibility;
- cash or card payment;
- transfer timing and journey rules;
- route changes;
- a missed tap-in or tap-out; or
- a newer fare revision.
Check your travel transaction record if the charged amount appears incorrect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is fare distance?
A: It is the distance used by the public transport fare system for the journey. It is not always the straight-line distance between two places.
Q2: Can I use straight-line map distance?
A: No. Use the route or fare distance where possible. A train or bus route may be longer than the direct distance.
Q3: Are bus and MRT fares calculated separately during a transfer?
A: Eligible transfers may be combined under Singapore’s distance-fare rules. The journey must meet the applicable transfer conditions.
Q4: Why is a cash bus fare different from a card fare?
A: Public transport operators may charge a different published fare for cash payment. Cash is not available for every service.
Q5: Does the calculator confirm concession eligibility?
A: No. It estimates a concession fare only after the relevant passenger type is selected. The passenger must hold a valid card and satisfy the PTC fare and concession conditions.
Q6: Does this calculator include Grab or taxi fares?
A: No. Grab and taxi pricing use different methods. Use their separate calculators for comparison.
Q7: Are these fare estimates current?
A: This fare calculator cannot know every tap-in, tap-out and transfer event, so treat the result as a single-journey estimate. You can find other travel-planning tools through the Calculator Singapores homepage
Q8: Is the calculated amount guaranteed?
A: No. The result is an estimate. The actual charged fare depends on the recorded journey, transfers, passenger eligibility and payment method.