Singapore’s best transport apps
Whether you’re catching planes, trains, or automobiles, we can help you get across the little red dot faster. Check out our guide to the best transport apps for Singapore. ‘Meet you at the bar?’ ‘Yep, I’m 6.5 minutes away!’
FLY
iChangi (free)
Don’t waste time delayed at Changi. Get live updates on flight times. Visitors arriving? Tap in their flight details and get up to date arrival information; it even gives you the nearest carpark!
SQ mobile (free)
This nifty app lets you check in multiple passengers and use your phone as your boarding pass. Make flight bookings and they’ll be saved in your phone’s calendar.
Skyscanner (free)
Search millions of flights then book your tickets, all in a few clicks. Easy.
We love: WorldMate (free)
Well thank you, pocket travel agent! This app lets you plan and book everything from hotels to hire cars. WorldMate organises and shares your itineraries, and even gives you weather updates.
TRAIN
SMRTConnect (free)
Your do-all Singapore public transport app. Find your closest and fastest train and bus travel options (with timings).
Explore Singapore MRT Map ($2.58)
MRT map with free updates. Nearest station locator, route planner with trips costed and integrated street maps when you get to your station. This one even works offline.
We love: Smartexit (free)
Attention heel lovers! This app tells passengers which door to board and alight from on MRT carriages for the shortest walk. Creators say this can save you 6 hours a year of walking!
BUS
SG NextBus (free)
Arrival times for all SBS and SMRT buses; bus stops with maps and full route information. It also tells you how far you are from a stop.
Nextride (free)
This cool app will plan your trip and get you to your destination by MRT, LRT, bus, monorail, or even ferry!
We love: Buswakeup (free)
Never snooze and miss your stop again! This clever app lets you know when you’ve arrived at your destination.
CAB
ComfortDelGro Taxi Booking (free)
20 favourite pick up addresses can be bookmarked on this classic app. We also like the location tracking function of your approaching driver.
GrabTaxi (free)
This app will locate you, find a cab close by and send you fare estimates. It gives the name, phone, and plate numbers of your driver. It even works in Malaysia too!
MoobiTaxi (free)
Hail a cab for free by ‘checking in’ to show your location to cab drivers nearby. Moobi will match you up!
We love: Split-It! Taxi Sharing (free)
Save money and the environment! Split your fare with another passenger. This app works via Facebook. Just input your start and end point and the app will send you matches.
DRIVE
TraffiCam SG (free)
Avoid traffic jams! Get home earlier with access to 49 webcams in key traffic locations.
Fuel-Me-Up (free)
Running on empty? Find your closest pump now! Get updated on petrol and diesel prices all over the island.
Carpark Rates (free)
This app lists rates of over 700 carparks in Singapore. It will show you the nearest carpark, lot availability, and real time traffic cams to help you find the best route there.
WALK
Singapore Maps (free)
This app gives directions for cars (with ERP info), buses, and MRT. Interactive maps let you tap for building directory info. Maps work offline too.
Singapore Map & Walks ($5.98)
Send your visitors out for the day! 10 guided walking tours of Singapore sights like Chinatown, Singapore museums and shopping districts. Bonus for tourists -works offline.