Practical Tips
Travel Guide
Night Owl's Guide: 24/7 Bus Services
BusGoWhere Team
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Travel Time
Variable
Fare Range
$1.50 - $4.50
Best For
Late Night, Night Shift, Entertainment
Bus Routes
NR1
NR2
NR3
NR5
NR6
NR7
NR8
36
960
Nearby MRT Stations
All major stations
Overview
Singapore's night bus network ensures you can get home safely anytime. Night Rider (NR) services operate when MRT is closed, with some regular services running 24/7.
Night Bus Network
- NR1: Jurong East → Orchard → City → Bedok (Cross-island service)
- NR2: Woodlands → Yishun → Ang Mo Kio → Orchard → Marina Bay
- NR5: Pasir Ris → Tampines → Bedok → City Hall
- NR6: Changi Airport → Bedok → City → Orchard (Airport night service)
- NR8: HarbourFront → Chinatown → Orchard → Serangoon → Hougang
Operating Hours
- Night Rider services: 11:30pm - 5:00am (approximately)
- 24-hour services: Bus 36 (Airport), Bus 960 (City-Airport)
Money Saving Tips
- Night bus fares are 1.5x normal fares but still cheaper than taxis
- Use the same EZ-Link card (surcharge applies automatically)
- Plan ahead using BusGoWhere real-time tracking
Local Insights
- Night buses less frequent (30-60 min intervals)
- Last MRT train around 12:30am, first around 5:30am
- Download NightOwl app for comprehensive night transport info