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Public Transport Fare Structure and Transfer Rules
PTC distance-based fare structure, transfer windows, and dated adult fare anchors used to answer bus and train pricing questions without inventing a single flat ticket price.
Public Transport Fare Structure and Transfer Rules
Operators do not set public bus and train fares unilaterally. The Public Transport Council (PTC) regulates fares and reviews them annually against a published fare formula.
Distance-based structure
| Element | Rule |
|---|---|
| Charging basis | Total distance travelled in one journey across bus and/or MRT/LRT |
| Transfer pricing | Same distance costs the same whether direct or with valid transfers |
| Feeder bus services | Fare capped at the up-to-3.2 km band |
| Express bus services | Card fares set higher than basic (adult express currently +S$1 versus basic) |
| Cash versus card | Cash fares are higher than card/contactless fares for the same distance |
Source: PTC public transport fares and passes (page last updated 28 January 2026), accessed 13 Aug 2026.
Transfer rules
| Constraint | Threshold |
|---|---|
| Maximum transfers in one journey | 5 |
| First-to-last boarding window | 2 hours |
| Bus↔train or bus↔bus transfer window | 45 minutes |
| Train↔train transfer window (exit/re-enter stations) | 15 minutes |
| Same bus service number / subsidiary variants | Not a valid transfer |
| Monthly Bus/Train/Hybrid Concession Pass travel | Transfer-rules journey chaining does not apply in the same way |
Source: PTC distance fares and transfer rules (page last updated 23 July 2026), accessed 13 Aug 2026.
Dated adult fare anchors (basic services)
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adult card fare, up to 3.2 km | S$1.28 | Basic bus trunk / MRT-LRT band |
| Adult cash fare, up to 3.2 km | S$2.10 | Same distance band |
| Adult Monthly Travel Pass | S$122.00 | Unlimited basic bus and train rides |
These are schedule anchors, not a complete fare calculator. Confirm longer-distance bands and concession schedules on the PTC page before quoting them. Source: PTC fares and passes, accessed 13 Aug 2026.
Record details
- Also known as
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- Jurisdiction
- SG
- What each row represents
- one distance-fare structure rule, transfer-window threshold, or dated adult fare/pass anchor
- Update cadence
- after each PTC fare adjustment or transfer-rule change
- Source format
- markdown
Dates describe this record’s own period and applicability. A verification date does not mean a rule is currently in force.
Sources
- Public Transport Council — Distance fares and transfer rules Accessed 2026-08-13
- Public Transport Council — Public transport fares and passes Accessed 2026-08-13
- Ministry of Transport — Fares, payment structure, journey planning Accessed 2026-08-13
Collection as of 2026-10-07 · An expanding collection. Published counts show available knowledge, not complete coverage of Singapore.