Getting to Sentosa: the Express Monorail, Cable Car, Boardwalk, Buses and the Free Island Shuttles
Walking in is free, the monorail is S$4, and a car pays S$2 or S$6 depending on the time it reaches the gantry. Here are the fares for every route, the first and last services, and the two gaps in the free transport on the island.
| On foot | Walking in over the boardwalk is free, and so is cycling |
|---|---|
| Monorail | The Sentosa Express costs S$4 on the way in |
| By car | Admission is S$2 or S$6 depending on arrival time |
| Cable car | Both lines together cost S$35 for an adult |
| On the island | Monorail, island buses and beach shuttle are all free |
| Last services | Monorail until midnight, island buses until 00:10 |
1. Six ways onto the island, six different prices
2. Two ways in that cost nothing
3. The Sentosa Express charges once, on the way in
4. Driving in, the fee depends on the clock
5. Parking rates once you are inside
6. Two bus routes from the mainland
7. Cable car fares and running hours
8. The two cable car lines use separate stations
9. Check the cable car maintenance closure before you go
10. Everything on the island is free to ride
11. What each monorail station is for
12. Island buses A and B
13. The beach shuttle pauses in the evening
14. The free shuttle off the island
15. Lifts, step-free routes and beach access
16. Three cycling routes on the island
17. Taxis and ride-hailing
18. Motorcycles cannot enter, and coach rules differ
19. Each service defines a child differently
20. Last services and getting off at night
21. Which route suits which trip
22. Common misunderstandings
23. Check these before you set out
1. Six ways onto the island, six different prices
SentosaMap sits just off the southern shore of the Singapore mainland, joined to it by a road bridge, a monorail, a cable car and a walking route. Sentosa lists driving, the monorail, buses, the cable car, walking and cycling as the ways in.
What separates them is price. Walking in costs nothing at all, while arriving by cable car on both lines costs an adult S$35. That is the widest spread you will find for entering the same small island.
What each route costs
| Route | Fare | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Boardwalk on foot | Free | VivoCityMap level 1 |
| Cycling | Free | Mainland cycling paths |
| Sentosa Express | S$4 | VivoCity level 3 |
| Bus 123 | Distance-based bus fare | Several mainland points |
| Bus RWS8 | S$1 | VivoCity, HarbourFrontMap |
| Car or taxi | S$2 or S$6 | Sentosa Gateway |
| Cable car | S$17 to S$35 | HarbourFront Tower 2Map |
Each route lands you somewhere different
The monorail crosses the middle of the island and finishes at Beach StationMap. The cable car drops you at Imbiah on the hill or at Siloso PointMap. Buses stop at Resorts World and Beach Station. Where you want to be first matters as much as what you want to pay.
The MRT stops on the mainland
No train line runs onto Sentosa itself. Everyone arrives at HarbourFront station and changes there, and the mall, the cable car station and the boardwalk entrance are all within a few minutes of that station.
2. Two ways in that cost nothing
Walking in over the boardwalk is free, and so is cycling in. Sentosa lists the admission charge for both as free.
The boardwalk entrance is at VivoCity level 1, lobby F. Coming out of HarbourFront station, that means going down to the ground floor of the mall rather than up. The monorail platform is on level 3 of the same building, which is where the confusion usually starts.
The state of the boardwalk now
Sentosa states that part of the boardwalk has been closed for Resorts World waterfront development works, with reopening expected in 2030. Pedestrians and cyclists are routed along a new covered linkway in the meantime. Walking in is still possible and still free, and older descriptions of the route no longer match what is on the ground.
What the walk involves
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| HarbourFront station to the entrance | VivoCity level 1, lobby F |
| Crossing to the island | Includes the diversion around the works |
| Once on the island | Monorail and island buses are free |
When walking in is the better call
For a group, walking removes the only per-person charge in the whole trip. Four people on the monorail pay S$16 to enter; four people walking pay nothing, then ride the same monorail free once they are inside. The saving grows with every extra person in the group.
3. The Sentosa Express charges once, on the way in
The Sentosa Express leaves from VivoCity level 3, lobby L. The fare is S$4 and it applies to the journey in. Travel between island stations after that carries no further charge.
First train is at 07:00 and last train at midnight, which sets the outer limit for anyone spending the evening on the island without a car.
Who pays what
| Passenger | Fare |
|---|---|
| Standard | S$4 |
| Selected TransitLink concession cards | S$2 |
| Senior, disability and workfare transport concession cards | Free |
| Student concession cards, primary to ITE | Free |
| Child concession card holders | Free |
| Children under 7 with an adult | Free |
Visitors without a concession card
Ordinary tourist travel cards do not attract the concession rate, so most visitors choose between paying S$4 and walking. Families do gain something from the age rule, since a child under 7 travelling with an adult pays nothing at all.
Where to buy
Tickets are sold at the level 3 station and online in advance, and the gates also accept stored-value travel cards. On busy weekends the queue at the counter is the slowest part of the journey, so buying before you arrive is worth the two minutes.
4. Driving in, the fee depends on the clock
Cars and taxis pay an island admission fee at the Sentosa Gateway gantry. The amount is not fixed through the day. Mornings and mid-afternoons cost S$6, while the middle of the day and the whole evening cost S$2.
Arriving at 11:20 rather than 11:40 therefore triples what you pay for exactly the same trip.
Admission by time of arrival
| Time | Cars and taxis |
|---|---|
| 07:00 to 11:29 | S$6 |
| 11:30 to 13:30 | S$2 |
| 13:31 to 17:00 | S$6 |
| 17:01 to 06:59 | S$2 |
How it is paid
The fee is deducted automatically from the stored-value card in the vehicle unit, or paid in cash at the gantry counter. In a taxi it appears on your fare, and the same applies to a ride-hailing trip that crosses the gantry.
Other vehicle types
Goods and service vehicles enter free on weekdays between 08:00 and 18:00, excluding public holidays, and pay S$10 outside those hours. Minibuses seating 30 or fewer pay S$20 and coaches seating more pay S$40. Those coach fees apply to vehicles arriving at the gantry without prior arrangement.
5. Parking rates once you are inside
Parking is charged separately from admission. Daytime parking is charged by time, evening parking is a flat fee per entry, and a daily cap applies either way.
Daytime charging is by the quarter hour, so a short stop costs a fraction of a full afternoon.
Car park charges
| Time | Charge |
|---|---|
| 07:00 to 17:00 | S$2.20 per hour, charged per 15 minutes |
| 17:01 to 06:59 | S$4 per entry |
| Daily cap | S$10 |
Where the car parks are
Sentosa lists car parks at Beach Station, Imbiah, Tanjong BeachMap, Palawan BeachMap and Sentosa CoveMap Village. A beach day works best from Beach Station or one of the beach car parks, while the Imbiah cluster of attractions is served by the Imbiah car park on the hill.
Electric vehicle charging
Charging points are available at the Beach Station car park and are open 24 hours, so a car can charge while you spend the day on the island.
Deciding whether to bring the car
Six daytime hours reach the S$10 cap, and the admission fee sits on top of that. Four people entering by monorail pay S$16 in total, so the arithmetic tips toward the car for larger groups and toward the monorail for couples. Luggage and small children push the decision toward driving regardless of the numbers.
6. Two bus routes from the mainland
Two buses connect the mainland to the island. Service 123 runs onto Sentosa itself, and RWS8 shuttles from the HarbourFront area to Resorts World.
Service 123 is an ordinary public bus, so it charges the usual distance-based fare and no separate island admission.
How the two differ
| Service | Fare | Where it goes |
|---|---|---|
| 123 | Distance-based bus fare | Resorts World, Village Hotel, Beach Station |
| RWS8 | S$1 | Resorts World |
Where RWS8 picks up
RWS8 departs from the stop outside VivoCity, the stop opposite HarbourFront Interchange, and the stop before Seah Im Road. Sentosa also lists the mainland bus services that connect to those three stops, which makes the route usable from most parts of the city with one change.
When the bus makes sense
If your hotel is nowhere near HarbourFront, service 123 gets you onto the island with fewer changes than any other option. If Resorts World is the whole plan, RWS8 is the simplest ride there is. Both cost less than every option except walking.
7. Cable car fares and running hours
The cable car boards at HarbourFront Tower 2. Leave HarbourFront station by exit B and follow the signs.
The operator has posted that the walking route to the station is being diverted while work goes on in the precinct. If you have walked to it before, follow the signage on the day rather than the route you remember. The island website still prints the older description.
Three products are sold: both lines together, the Mount Faber Line alone, or the Sentosa Line alone.
Prices and hours
| Option | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Faber Line and Sentosa Line | S$35 | S$25 |
| Mount Faber Line | S$33 | S$22 |
| Sentosa Line, round trip | S$17 | S$12 |
| Running hours | 08:45 to 22:00, last boarding 21:30 | |
What the Sentosa Line fare leaves out
The operator states that the Sentosa Line fare excludes entry into Sentosa Island, because that line runs entirely within the island. Reaching the island in the first place needs the Mount Faber Line or one of the other entry routes.
Age bands
Cable car adult fares start at 13 and child fares cover ages 4 to 12. That differs from the monorail, where the free band is under 7. Families moving between the two services meet two different definitions of a child on the same afternoon.
Bundles
The booking page usually carries bundles that add a small souvenir and shave a few dollars off the standard price. The contents and end dates change often enough that the booking screen is the only reliable place to check.
8. The two cable car lines use separate stations
The cable car runs as two lines with different station names, and changing between them means walking outside rather than following a corridor.
The operator gives that walk as three to five minutes, which is worth building into the plan rather than discovering at the top of a hill.
Stations on each line
| Line | Stations |
|---|---|
| Mount Faber Line | Mount Faber, HarbourFront, Sentosa |
| Sentosa Line | SensoryscapeMap, Imbiah LookoutMap, Siloso Point |
| The change | Sentosa stationMap to Imbiah Lookout, 3 to 5 minutes on foot |
Which station to aim for
Siloso Point puts you closest to Siloso BeachMap. Imbiah Lookout serves the cluster of attractions on the hill. For Resorts World, the monorail is closer than any cable car station.
Choosing a line for the view
The Mount Faber Line looks out over the harbour and the city skyline. The Sentosa Line looks over the island and its beaches. Riding only one comes down to which of those two views you would rather have.
9. Check the cable car maintenance closure before you go
The operator has published its annual maintenance closures, and the two lines close in different weeks rather than together.
The Mount Faber Line closes from 2 to 9 September and the Sentosa Line from 11 to 18 September.
The closure dates
| Line | Closed |
|---|---|
| Mount Faber Line | 2 to 9 September |
| Sentosa Line | 11 to 18 September |
Getting in during those weeks
While the Mount Faber Line is down, the cable car cannot be used to reach the island at all, so the monorail, boardwalk, buses and cars carry everyone. While the Sentosa Line is down, the monorail and island buses cover movement inside the island.
If you already hold tickets
Tickets bought for a closed date have to be moved through the operator, and the notice lists a guest relations email and phone number for that. Anyone travelling in the first half of September should check the notice before booking.
10. Everything on the island is free to ride
Once you are on Sentosa, the transport is free. Sentosa lists the Sentosa Express, the island buses and the beach shuttle as free travel within the island.
The choice between them comes down to distance. The monorail covers the length of the island, while the buses and shuttle work the beaches at the southern edge.
The three services
| Service | Hours | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Sentosa Express | 07:00 to 00:00 | Frequent |
| Bus A | 07:00 to 00:10 | Every 10 minutes |
| Bus B | 07:00 to 00:10 | Every 10 minutes |
| Beach shuttle | 09:00 to 22:00 | Every 10 to 15 minutes |
Parts of the island you reach on foot
Sentosa notes that some corners of the island are reachable only on foot or by bicycle. Plenty of attractions also sit close enough together that walking beats waiting, though the midday sun makes water and a hat worth carrying.
Cutting down the moving about
Grouping the day around the monorail stations keeps travel time low. Doing the Resorts World cluster, then the Imbiah cluster, then Beach Station works far better than crossing back and forth, which is how a day disappears into transport.
11. What each monorail station is for
The Sentosa Express starts at VivoCity, then calls at Resorts World, Imbiah and Beach in that order.
All four stations keep the same hours, from 07:00 to midnight.
Stations and what is near them
| Station | Nearby |
|---|---|
| VivoCity | Mainland station, mall level 3, linked to HarbourFront MRT |
| Resorts World | Resorts World SentosaMap, Universal StudiosMap, the aquarium |
| Imbiah | The Imbiah hill attraction cluster |
| Beach | Palawan and Siloso beaches, food outlets |
What happens at Beach Station
Beach Station is where the island buses and beach shuttle start. Bus A heads for Siloso and bus B for Palawan, and pedestrian paths run alongside both routes for anyone who would rather walk.
For Universal Studios or the aquarium
Get off at Resorts World, where Universal Studios and the aquarium sit in the same complex. A visit limited to that cluster never needs to go further into the island at all.
12. Island buses A and B
The island has two bus routes, A and B. Both run from 07:00 until 00:10 daily at 10-minute intervals.
They depart from the transfer hub at Beach Station, so stepping off the monorail and onto a bus takes a minute.
Where each route goes
| Route | Direction | Walkable |
|---|---|---|
| Bus A | Siloso Beach and Siloso Point | Pedestrian path alongside |
| Bus B | Palawan Beach | Pedestrian path alongside |
Covering the beach shuttle pause
Sentosa names these two routes, along with the footpaths, as the alternatives to the beach shuttle. During the evening pause in the shuttle timetable, buses A and B are how people reach the beaches.
Last services
The island buses finish at 00:10, slightly later than the monorail at midnight. That last ten minutes only helps within the island, since leaving Sentosa after midnight means a ride-hailing car or a walk.
13. The beach shuttle pauses in the evening
The beach shuttle links Siloso, Palawan and Tanjong beaches, running daily from 09:00 to 22:00 every 10 to 15 minutes.
The official timetable also lists a temporary suspension from 19:35 to 21:00, which falls squarely across the evening when people move between dinner and the beach.
Beach shuttle timetable
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily 09:00 to 22:00 |
| Suspension | 19:35 to 21:00 |
| Frequency | Every 10 to 15 minutes |
| Beaches | Siloso, Palawan, Tanjong |
Moving during the pause
Buses A and B keep running at 10-minute intervals throughout, and the footpaths stay open. Tanjong is the furthest of the three beaches, so anyone planning to end the evening there is better off arriving before the shuttle stops.
Event days
Sentosa also suspends all three beach shuttle services during island events such as morning charity walks, and posts those dates on its own notice. A quick look at the notice before setting out saves a long wait at a stop.
14. The free shuttle off the island
A free shuttle bus runs from the island back to the mainland, from Beach Station to HarbourFront Bus Interchange.
It departs from berths 12 and 13 at the Beach Station bus area and carries no fare.
When it runs
| Days | Hours | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Friday to Sunday | 18:00 to 21:00 | Every 10 minutes |
| Public holidays and long weekends | 15:00 to 18:00 | Every 10 minutes |
| Public holidays and long weekends | 18:00 to 21:00 | Every 5 minutes |
When it helps most
After an evening at the beach it saves the monorail ride plus the walk through the mall to the interchange. The limitation is the schedule, since it only runs on those days and within those hours.
Leaving at other times
The monorail runs until midnight and the island buses until 00:10. Ride-hailing cars can be booked anywhere on the island at any hour, which is the reliable option once the scheduled services stop.
15. Lifts, step-free routes and beach access
Sentosa notes that the lift at Resorts World Station is undergoing upgrading works, running from 31 July to 31 October.
During that period the island advises using Imbiah stationMap for lift access, which matters for anyone with a wheelchair or a pushchair.
The works
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Affected | Resorts World Station lift |
| Period | 31 July to 31 October |
| Alternative | Imbiah station |
The Siloso access guide
Sentosa publishes an access guide map for Siloso Beach, produced with the Disabled People’s Association and an access consultancy. It marks ramps, accessible facilities and the routes between them, which makes it a better planning tool than a general island map.
Travelling with a pushchair
Pushchairs are carried on the monorail and the island buses. The Imbiah area sits on a hill, so the gradients there are noticeable. Our Singapore with kids guide sets out which parts of the island suit small children best.
16. Three cycling routes on the island
Sentosa has three interconnected cycling tracks of different difficulty.
The island points out that cycling has been part of Sentosa since it opened in 1972, and cycling and pedestrian linkways now run alongside each other across the island.
The three routes
| Route | Distance | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 1. VivoCity to Sentosa Cove | Under 6km | Some long or steep slopes |
| 2. Sentosa Cove to VivoCity | Under 6km | Riverside and coastal views |
| 3. Siloso to Palawan to Tanjong | 3.2km | Mostly flat |
Riding with children
Sentosa describes route 3 as friendly for parents and children alike because it stays flat. Linking the three beaches also means places to stop every few minutes. Routes 1 and 2 involve real climbing and suit riders who want the exercise.
Cycling in from the mainland
Riding in from the mainland is free. Cyclists follow the same diversion as pedestrians around the boardwalk works. Bicycles can also be hired on the island for anyone arriving without one.
17. Taxis and ride-hailing
A taxi entering the island passes the same gantry as a private car, so the admission fee of S$2 or S$6 appears on the fare depending on the hour.
Sentosa states that ride-hailing cars can drop off anywhere on the island, which includes hotel doors and attraction entrances.
Named pick-up points
| Point | Where it is |
|---|---|
| Beach Station | Monorail terminus, beach entrance |
| Imbiah Lookout taxi stand | On the hill |
| Quayside Isle | Sentosa Cove |
| Sentosa Golf Club | Eastern end of the island |
| Beachfront dining | Siloso Beach |
When a car is the practical answer
After the monorail and island buses stop, ride-hailing is what remains. It also suits anyone carrying beach gear or travelling with a sleeping child. Waiting times stretch during busy evenings, particularly when a show has just finished.
What the fare includes
The island admission is added on the way in and not on the way out. Short hops within the island still meet a minimum fare, so for two or three people the cost per head competes with anything except the free services.
18. Motorcycles cannot enter, and coach rules differ
Sentosa states plainly that motorcycles are not permitted to enter the island. Other vehicle types pay according to what they are.
Groups arriving by coach pay according to whether the visit was arranged in advance.
Fees by vehicle type
| Vehicle | Fee |
|---|---|
| Cars and taxis | S$2 or S$6 by time of day |
| Goods and service vehicles | Free weekdays 08:00 to 18:00, otherwise S$10 |
| Minibus, 30 seats or fewer | S$20 |
| Coach, more than 30 seats | S$40 |
| Motorcycles | Not permitted |
Which coaches pay the flat fee
Sentosa applies the minibus and coach fees to vehicles that arrive at the gantry unannounced. Coaches with existing arrangements, including corporate events, staff transport, Sentosa Cove residents, community groups and eligible schools, are unaffected. Eligible school groups can pre-register for a waiver.
What counts as a goods vehicle
The category covers commercially registered lorries, vans and trucks without valid original delivery or purchase orders. Public holidays fall outside the free window. Very few visitors meet this definition, though rental vans occasionally do.
19. Each service defines a child differently
Families crossing between services meet different age rules on the same day, so it pays to check before buying anything.
The monorail treats under 7 with an adult as free. The cable car sets child fares at ages 4 to 12 and adult fares from 13.
Age rules by service
| Service | Child band | Free |
|---|---|---|
| Sentosa Express | Child concession card | Under 7 with an adult |
| Cable car | Ages 4 to 12 | Check at booking |
| Public buses | Standard fare rules | Height-based rule applies |
A six-year-old and an eight-year-old
On the monorail the six-year-old travels free while the eight-year-old pays. On the cable car both pay the child fare. Checking the per-person total on the booking screen settles it faster than reading the rules twice.
Senior travel
The monorail carries senior concession card holders free, though ordinary visitor travel cards do not qualify. Our guide to travelling with parents covers how to shorten the walking on the island itself.
20. Last services and getting off at night
An evening on the island ends with a question about timing, and each service answers it differently.
The monorail runs to midnight, the island buses to 00:10, and the last cable car boarding is at 21:30.
Last services
| Service | Last |
|---|---|
| Sentosa Express | Midnight |
| Island buses A and B | 00:10 |
| Beach shuttle | 22:00 |
| Cable car | Last boarding 21:30 |
| Free shuttle bus | 21:00, Friday to Sunday |
| Ride-hailing | No time limit |
- After 9pm the beach shuttle is running again, so take it from the beach to Beach Station.
- From Beach Station the monorail runs to VivoCity until midnight.
- If the monorail has stopped, the island buses are still going until 12.10am.
- Between 6pm and 9pm from Friday to Sunday, the free shuttle to HarbourFront leaves from Beach Station berths 12 and 13.
- Outside all of that, walk out along the boardwalk or call a car.
After an evening show
Beachfront shows release a large crowd at once and the monorail platform fills up. Waiting fifteen minutes, or simply walking out, both work better than joining the queue at its longest.
Walking out at night
Leaving on foot costs nothing at any hour. The diversion around the boardwalk works makes the route less obvious in the dark, so walking it once in daylight makes the return trip easy. What else is worth doing after dark is in our Singapore at night guide.
21. Which route suits which trip
Group size, first destination and arrival time decide most of this. The common cases sort out quickly.
On price alone, walking always wins. The rest of the decision is about time and comfort.
Case by case
| Situation | Route | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Two people, Universal Studios | Monorail | Stops at Resorts World |
| Four people or more | Boardwalk on foot | No per-person charge |
| With small children | Monorail or car | Shortens the walking |
| Wanting the view | Cable car | Harbour and island from above |
| Driving, arriving at noon | Car | Admission drops to S$2 |
| Beach only | Bus 123 | Runs to Beach Station directly |
Mixing routes
Nothing requires you to leave the way you came. Riding in by cable car in daylight and walking out after dark is a common pattern, and island transport is free either way.
Fitting it into the trip
Sentosa absorbs a full day comfortably. Half a day covers one cluster and no more. How it fits into a three or four day trip is set out in our Singapore itinerary guide.
22. Common misunderstandings
A handful of points about fares and hours cause the same confusion again and again.
Assumption against reality
| Assumption | Reality |
|---|---|
| The monorail fare is a return fare | It is charged once, on the way in |
| Island transport costs extra | All three services are free |
| Car admission is a flat fee | S$2 or S$6 depending on the hour |
| The cable car lines connect directly | Three to five minutes on foot between them |
| The beach shuttle runs all evening | It pauses from 19:35 to 21:00 |
| The MRT reaches the island | It stops at HarbourFront |
The Sentosa Line ticket
A Sentosa Line ticket on its own does not include island entry, since the line runs inside the island. Arriving at HarbourFront holding only that ticket leaves you still on the mainland.
The boardwalk description
Part of the boardwalk is closed and a diversion is in place, while walking in remains free and open. Older write-ups describe a route that has since changed, which is worth remembering when comparing sources.
23. Check these before you set out
These points settle most of the planning, roughly in this order.
The checklist
| Order | Check | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | First destination | Resorts World and the beaches suit different routes |
| 2 | Group size | Walking in removes the per-person charge |
| 3 | Arrival time | Driving in after 11:30 costs less |
| 4 | Departure time | Monorail midnight, island buses 00:10 |
| 5 | Cable car dates | Each line closes for a week in September |
| 6 | Lift access | Use Imbiah while Resorts World lift works continue |
What to bring
Walking is unavoidable on the island, so water and a hat earn their place. A beach afternoon needs a towel and a change of clothes. On a wet day the indoor attractions around Resorts World hold up better than the beaches.
Buying ahead
The monorail and cable car both sell online in advance, which matters on busy weekends when the counter queues build. If several paid attractions are on the list, check whether a multi-attraction pass already covers them.
Staying on the island
A hotel on Sentosa removes the entry question altogether after the first day. Locations and transport for each are set out in our Sentosa hotels guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Nothing on foot, and S$4 by monorail.
Driving in costs S$2 or S$6 depending on the time of day. The cable car runs from S$17 to S$35 depending on which lines you take. Bus 123 goes onto the island for the ordinary distance-based bus fare. The amount you pay is set entirely by the way you choose to arrive.
It is charged once, on the way in. Travel on the island is free.
You pay S$4 when you board at VivoCity level 3, and after that you can ride between the four island stations as often as you like at no extra cost. Leaving the island is also free. In practice the monorail doubles as island transport rather than only as an entry ticket.
Holders of certain concession cards, and children under 7 with an adult.
Sentosa lists senior citizens, persons with disabilities, workfare transport concession card holders and student concession card holders from primary school through ITE as travelling free. Child concession card holders and children under 7 accompanied by an adult are also free. Selected TransitLink concession cards pay S$2.
S$6 between 07:00 and 11:29 and again between 13:31 and 17:00.
Between 11:30 and 13:30 it drops to S$2, and from 17:01 until 06:59 the next morning it is S$2 again. Arriving twenty minutes later can therefore cut the fee by two thirds. Lunchtime and evening arrivals pay the lower rate.
Yes, though part of it is closed.
Sentosa states that part of the boardwalk has been closed for Resorts World waterfront development works and is expected to reopen in 2030. Pedestrians and cyclists are redirected along a new covered linkway during that period. Walking in remains free.
No. The monorail, island buses and beach shuttle are all free.
Sentosa lists all three as free travel within the island. The monorail serves four stations, the buses run as routes A and B, and the beach shuttle links the three beaches. Which one you take depends on where you are heading rather than on cost.
From 09:00 to 22:00, with a pause between 19:35 and 21:00.
The official timetable lists that window as a temporary suspension. During it, moving between the beaches means taking bus A or bus B, or walking the pedestrian paths. Outside the pause, the shuttle runs every 10 to 15 minutes.
Bus A serves the Siloso side and bus B serves Palawan.
Both run from 07:00 to 00:10 every day at 10-minute intervals, departing from the transfer hub at Beach Station. Since the monorail finishes at midnight, the island buses actually run slightly later than the way off the island does.
S$35 for an adult and S$25 for a child on both lines.
The Mount Faber Line alone is S$33 for an adult, and a Sentosa Line round trip is S$17 on the operator’s booking screen. The island site prints S$15 for the same ride, so the two pages disagree. Either way the Sentosa Line fare excludes entry into Sentosa Island. Both lines run from 08:45 to 22:00 with last boarding at 21:30.
They use separate stations three to five minutes apart on foot.
The Mount Faber Line ends at Sentosa station and the Sentosa Line starts at Imbiah Lookout, and the operator gives the walk between them as three to five minutes. There is no direct interchange inside a single building, so allow for that walk when planning.
Motorcycles are not permitted to enter Sentosa.
Sentosa states this directly on its access page. Cars and taxis pay the time-based admission fee. Minibuses seating 30 or fewer pay S$20 and larger coaches pay S$40 when they arrive without prior arrangement.
The monorail runs until midnight and the island buses until 00:10.
On Friday to Sunday evenings a free shuttle runs from Beach Station to HarbourFront Bus Interchange between 18:00 and 21:00 every 10 minutes. After the monorail stops, a ride-hailing car is the remaining option, and drivers can pick up anywhere on the island.