How to Get to Sentosa Island (3 Best Transport Options)

Today, I will teach you how to get to Sentosa Island easily. There are three ways to do it: by the MRT and Sentosa Express, by cable car, and by the Sentosa Boardwalk. So, let me show you in detail how to use these three methods to reach there.

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Tip: Be sure to read my popular article on the top activities to try in Sentosa. It highlights the best attractions you shouldn’t miss during your visit.

How to Get to Sentosa Island by MRT and Sentosa Express

The fastest and easiest way to go to Sentosa Island is by taking the MRT and Sentosa Express.

First, take the MRT to HarbourFront Station and look for Exit E, which leads to VivoCity mall. Once inside VivoCity, go up to level 3 and catch the Sentosa Express to Sentosa. The trip to the island takes 3 to 5 minutes and costs SGD $4.

Below is a step-by-step guide on how to take the MRT and Sentosa Express to Sentosa Island.

1. Catch the North East Line or Circle Line to HarbourFront MRT Station. After exiting the gate at Exit E, go up the stairs, turn left, and then take an escalator up to Level 3 of VivoCity shopping mall to access the Sentosa Express.

2. This escalator will lead you to Level 3 of VivoCity mall. From there, you can take the Sentosa Express monorail to Sentosa Island.

3. Keep going up the escalator until you reach Level 3.

4. When you reach Level 3 of VivoCity shopping mall, simply make a U-turn.

5. Next, you’ll find the Sentosa Express ticketing counter and ticket vending machines. Purchase your monorail ticket for SGD $4, accepting cash, NETS, or credit card.

The VivoCity Station, located right beside the counter, is where you board the Sentosa Express to the island.

If you have an EZ-Link or NETS Flash card, you can use it to board the monorail directly, skipping the ticket purchase. You can easily obtain these cards from MRT Stations or convenience stores like 7-Eleven and Cheers at Changi Airport.

Just a heads up: If you use other transportation to reach Sentosa Island, you can still ride the Sentosa Express for free while on the island, including your return trip. Charges only apply to visitors who take the monorail from VivoCity Station to Sentosa Island.

Sentosa Express Operating Hours: 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM

6. Simply touch your Sentosa Express ticket or EZ-Link/NETS FlashPay card on the reader at the VivoCity Station boarding gate.

Then, prepare to board the Sentosa Express monorail to the island. You can alight at Resorts World Station, Imbiah Station, or Beach Station.

If you’re planning to visit Universal Studios Singapore and the SEA Aquarium, you can alight at Resorts World Station. Then, follow the signboards to your destination; it’s just a short walking distance away.

Check out my Sentosa Island post where I share the best things to do there and explain how to reach each popular destination on the island.

Time Required (one-way):

• VivoCity Station to Resorts World Station = 3 minutes
• VivoCity Station to Imbiah Station = 4 minutes
• VivoCity Station to Beach Station = 5 minutes

How to Go to Sentosa Island by Singapore Cable Car

Take the Singapore cable car from HarbourFront Cable Car Station to Sentosa Island via the Mount Faber Line. It’s a 15-minute trip, costing SGD $35 for adults (ages 13 and above) and SGD $25 for children (ages 4-12). For more details, see my guide below.

One of the biggest advantages of the cable car ride is the stunning views you’ll enjoy while traveling from Singapore to Sentosa Island. Below are some photos I captured on my journey from HarbourFront Cable Car Station to Sentosa.

A Step-by-step Guide on How to Ride a Cable Car to Sentosa

1. The first step is to take the North East Line or Circle Line to HarbourFront MRT Station. Then, you should exit through Exit B to reach the HarbourFront Cable Car Station.

2. After exiting through Exit B at Harbourfront MRT Station, turn left and then immediately turn right.

3. Then, continue going straight. Soon, you’ll find an escalator ahead.

4. Now, proceed up the escalator.

5. Next, walk down the stairs and go straight to take another escalator to level 1. This escalator will lead you to the HarbourFront Cable Car Station, located at HarbourFront Tower 2.

6. After taking the escalator up, turn right and continue straight. At this point, you’ll find KFC on your right-hand side and a link bridge ahead.

7. Continue walking straight and cross the link bridge.

8. Once you have crossed the link bridge, take the escalator down.

9. After descending the escalator, go straight towards the cable car station. You will soon reach it.

10. After walking straight for less than a minute, you’ll see a cable car direction board ahead. This board will indicate that you should turn left at this point.

11. Once you turn left, continue to proceed straight ahead.

12. Go down the stairs and then proceed straight. The HarbourFront Cable Car Station is just on the right.

13. Walk straight for a short distance and then turn right. This will lead you to Harbourfront Tower 2. Upon entering the tower, you’ll find the cable car ticketing counter.

14. You can purchase cable car tickets at the ticketing counter: SGD $35 for adults (13 and above) and SGD $25 for children (4-12). Only round-trip tickets are available, not one-way.

I highly recommend buying the cable car tickets online here, where you can get up to a 20% discount compared to purchasing them at the counter.

15. After obtaining your cable car ticket, take the elevator to Level 15 of Harbourfront Tower 2, where the HarbourFront Cable Car Station is located.

Now, prepare to take the Mount Faber Line cable car from the HarbourFront Cable Car Station to the Sentosa Cable Car Station.

Guide to Transferring from Sentosa Cable Car Station to Imbiah Lookout Station

The transfer from Sentosa Station to Imbiah Lookout Station takes about 3 minutes on foot. Don’t worry, I will show you how to make this transfer in the guide below.

1. Exit the Sentosa Cable Car Station and turn right, then continue straight ahead.

2. Keep going straight, then make a right turn.

3. After turning right, proceed straight.

4. Continue straight and soon you will see the Imbiah Lookout Cable Car Station on your left.

5. You have now reached Imbiah Lookout Cable Car Station, where you can take the Sentosa Line cable car.

6. To go to Merlion Station, turn left at Imbiah Lookout Station. To head towards Siloso Point Station, turn right.

How to Reach Sentosa via Sentosa Boardwalk

The cheapest way to go to Sentosa Island is by using the Sentosa Boardwalk, as it’s free of charge. Start by heading to VivoCity shopping mall, and from there, a 10-minute walk through the Sentosa Boardwalk will take you to Sentosa Island.

What is Sentosa Boardwalk?

Sentosa Boardwalk is a covered pedestrian bridge linking Sentosa Island to VivoCity. It features moving walkways, providing shelter from the sun and easing the walk.

Here is a detailed guide for walking to Sentosa Island via the Sentosa Boardwalk

1. Catch the North East Line or Circle Line to HarbourFront MRT Station. Exit through Exit E for the Sentosa Boardwalk.

2. Ride the escalator up to Level 1 of VivoCity shopping mall.

3. Upon reaching Level 1 of VivoCity, keep to the left lane and continue straight.

4. Follow the signs for The Promenade Sentosa Boardwalk and go straight until you reach a cross-junction.

5. At the cross-junction, turn left and continue straight.

6. Keep following the signs for The Promenade Sentosa Boardwalk.

7. Proceed straight and you will soon reach the exit of VivoCity.

8. Exit VivoCity, go straight to the end, then turn left.

9. After turning left, you’ll see the Sentosa Boardwalk (Pedestrian Walkway) ahead. Continue straight to reach it.

10. Keep going straight towards the Sentosa Boardwalk.

11. Now on the Sentosa Boardwalk, you are just 545 meters from Sentosa Island.

12. Continue straight, with only 120 meters left to Sentosa Island.

13. At the end of the Boardwalk, you’ll see a visitor information counter on your left.

14. Welcome to Sentosa Island! You can now head to your desired attractions.

Tips:

Remember, even if you didn’t take the Sentosa Express monorail from VivoCity Station to Sentosa Island, you can still ride it for free within Sentosa Island and for the return trip to VivoCity Station.

The SGD $4 monorail fare only applies to visitors traveling from VivoCity Station to Sentosa Island.

3 Different Travel Routes

I’ve created a Google Maps guide above to illustrate the routes to Sentosa Island via the Sentosa Express, Cable Car, and Sentosa Boardwalk.

Additionally, I’ve highlighted the top attractions in Sentosa on the map for your easy reference.

Conclusion

In my opinion, the quickest way to reach Sentosa Island is via the Sentosa Express.

However, if you’re looking to enjoy the scenic views of Sentosa Island, the cable car is an excellent choice.

On the other hand, for those on a tight budget, walking via the Sentosa Boardwalk is a viable and cost-effective option.

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