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myMalaysiabooks links you to the efficient transportation system of Singapore. The country as one of the best transportation system in the world. In Singapore, you can travel easily by train, bus or taxi to all parts of the island. From Malaysia travellers can fly, drive or travel by sea or rail into Singapore. Many links here directs you to external sites, to organisations or agencies providing these transport services.
AIR TRANSPORT Airlines If you are travelling within Malaysia and Singapore, travel by the local airlines of these two countries or select asian airline that fly daily to Singapore. You can fly direct to many destinations from Singapore. Singapore Airlines (Singapore) . Tiger airways (Singapore) Malaysia Airlines /MAS (Malaysia) . AirAsia (Malaysia) Jetstar (Malaysia/Australia) . Other Asian airlines
Airports in Singapore Changi International Airport Singapore's Changi Airport is recognised as one of the best airports in the world. Over 80 airlines flies here, serving more than 180 cities in over 50 countries. Singapore is implementing new aviation security measures for hand-carry luggage on flights departing Singapore from 8 May 2007. Transport from Changi airport Singapore airport shuttle service - A 6-seater MaxiCab, 2-way service, goes to any hotels in Singapore and anywhere within the Central Business District, excluding Changi Village hotel and hotels on Sentosa Island. Public Buses - Budget buses rides takes you to the city and other parts of the island. Bus terminals are located at the basement of Terminals 1 and 2. Trains (MRT) - travel by the Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT) trains services are economical, and they take you to the city and other parts of the island. The MRT station is located in Terminal 2 and is also accessible via the Skytrain from Terminal 1. It takes about 27 minutes to reach the city. Other modes of transport from the airport are: limousine Taxis, taxis/cabs, rentals cars Seletar Airport Serves mainly flying schools and charter flights. Berjaya air (a Malaysian airline service) operates flights to Tioman Island and Redang Island, Malaysia. Airports in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur International Airport Senai Airport - the airport nearest Singapore is Senai international airport in the state of Johor, Malaysia - just across the causeway from Singapore. For details check Malaysia transport pages. Check air flight deals and offers here LAND TRANSPORT On the road Cars All motorists will have to pay a fee for driving into and out of Singapore. If you drive a Singapore-registered vehicle, you pay tolls using the Cash card. If you drive a foreign-registered vehicle, you have to pay tolls and a vehicle entry permit (VEP) using the Autopass Card. Foreigners will find it a hassle and costly to drive a foreign-registered or Malaysian vehicle into Singapore Singapore citizens, all permanent residents, student pass holders and residents of Singapore are NOT allowed to use or keep their foreign-registered cars and motorcycles in Singapore Taxi It is very easy to get a cab or taxi in the shopping areas and major MRT stations throughout Singapore. Buses Buses are efficient and economical and takes you to all parts of Singapore For details, check: City Cab: (65) 6552 2222 | Comfort: (65) 6552 1111 | SMRT: (65) 6555 8888 Transcab: (65) 6555 3333 | Premier Taxis: (65) 6363 6888 | SMART: (65) 6485 7777 websites: SMRT taxis Roads and Highways to Malaysia Roads from Singapore link to the roads in Malaysia in Johor through the causeway and second link. Details at Singapore to Malaysia pages and Malaysia transport pages
By Trains Singapore Train Network SMRT operates two main rail lines, the North South Line which runs from Marina Bay Station to Jurong East Station via Woodlands Station, and the East West Line which runs from Pasir Ris Station to Boon Lay Station. To locate an MRT station, simply look out for MRT signs displayed along main roads and the beacons and signs prominently displayed outside stations
Malayan Railways This a rail link, owned by Malaysia starts from Tanjong Pagar (Singapore) and connects to Johor Bahru & the rest of West Malaysia. There is presently no link to the MRT. There are few services but daily trains takes you through major towns and right up to Thailand. The weekly Oriental Express from Bangkok also end here. More information Land Transport Authority Singapore: http://www.lta.gov.sg/
SEA TRANSPORT Singapore Cruise centre (http://www.singaporecruise.com/main.aspx) SCCPL is the only private cruise and ferry port operator in Singapore and manages four passenger terminals - Two (IFT and RPT) located in the Singapore Cruise Centre at HarbourFront, one at Tanah Merah and another at Pasir Panjang.
1. International Passenger Terminal (IPT), Harbour Front 2. Regional Ferry Terminal (RFT), Harbour Front 3. Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (TMFT) 6. Changi Ferry Terminal
Passenger Ferry from Singapore to Malaysia Travel by way of the different ferry terminals to destinations in Johor, Indonesia or just around Singapore - Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (Singapore) to JB International Ferry Terminal/ZON Ferry Terminal (Johor Bahru) & Sebana Cove (Johor); - Harbourfront terminal to Sebana Cove (Johor); - Changi Ferry Terminal (near hawker centre) to Tanjung Belungkor or Desaru (Johor); - Changi Point Ferry Terminal to Penggerang (south east Johor). - Pasir Panjang Terminal to island in Singapore. Free search tool Cruise Ships from Singapore to Malaysia Cruise ships stop at: Singapore Cruise Centre, HarbourFront Centre, 1 Maritime Square #01-18, Telok Blangah Road. Cruise ships also stop at Porto Malai on Langkawi island and Port Klang (near Kuala Lumpur) in West Malaysia Details at:....Singapore Maritime Portal ........Singapore Cruise Centre ... |
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