Go-Ahead Bus Service 36 is a loop service operating between Changi Airport and Tomlinson Road, via Marine Parade, Suntec City and Orchard, with express sectors along the East Coast Parkway (ECP). It is the only direct bus service between Changi Airport and the City areas.
At Changi Airport, Bus Service 36 calls at all passenger terminals, serving Terminals 3, 1, 2, then 4 in sequence. Although the route officially terminates at Terminal 2, passengers can continue their journey beyond Terminal 2 without incurring a new ride.
Alight at Changi Airport Terminal 1 for direct access to Jewel Changi Airport through the arrival hall.
↺ Tomlinson Rd (Loop)
| Route Overview | ||||||||||||
Route  |
Changi Airport Terminal 2 ↺ Tomlinson Road (Loop) | |||||||||||
| Passes Through | ECP, Marine Parade Rd, Suntec City, City Hall, Dhoby Ghaut, Orchard | |||||||||||
| Route Length | 52.7 km | |||||||||||
| Travelling Time | 145 mins | |||||||||||
| Operator Information | ||||||||||||
| BCM Route Package | Loyang Bus Package | |||||||||||
| Current Operator | Go Ahead Singapore Pte Ltd (Go-Ahead Singapore) |
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| Current Depot | Loyang Bus Depot | |||||||||||
| Current Fleet | Single-deck buses | |||||||||||
| Operating Hours — from Changi Airport Terminal 3 | ||||||||||||
| Weekdays | Saturdays | Sundays / Public Holidays | ||||||||||
| Towards City | 06:00 – 23:50 | 05:56 – 23:56 | 05:57 – 23:50 | |||||||||
| Ends at T2 | 00:00 – 00:42 | 00:00 – 00:59 | 00:00 – 00:39 | |||||||||
| Operating Hours — from Changi Airport Terminal 1 | ||||||||||||
| Weekdays | Saturdays | Sundays / Public Holidays | ||||||||||
| Towards City | 06:03 – 23:53 | 05:59 – 23:59 | 06:01 – 23:53 | |||||||||
| Ends at T2 | 00:00 – 00:45 | 00:00 – 01:02 | 00:00 – 00:41 | |||||||||
| Operating Hours — from Changi Airport Terminal 2 | ||||||||||||
| Weekdays | Saturdays | Sundays / Public Holidays | ||||||||||
| Service 36 (Full Route) | 06:00 – 22:50 | 06:00 – 22:52 | 06:00 – 22:53 | |||||||||
| Service 36A (Ends at Tomlinson Rd) | 23:00 – 23:58 | 23:02 – 00:04 | 23:04 – 23:58 | |||||||||
| Operating Hours — from Changi Airport Terminal 4 | ||||||||||||
| Weekdays | Saturdays | Sundays / Public Holidays | ||||||||||
| Service 36 (Full Route) | 06:08 – 22:58 | 06:08 – 23:00 | 06:08 – 23:01 | |||||||||
| Service 36A (Ends at Tomlinson Rd) | 23:08 – 00:06 | 23:10 – 00:12 | 23:12 – 00:06 | |||||||||
| Operating Frequency | ||||||||||||
| Loop Service | 6:30am–8.30am | 8.31am–4.59pm | 5.00pm–7.00pm | After 7.00pm | ||||||||
| Weekdays | 8 mins | 8 – 11 mins | 8 – 10 mins | 8 – 12 mins | ||||||||
| Saturdays | 10 – 11 mins | 10 – 13 mins | 12 – 13 mins | 12 – 13 mins | ||||||||
| Sundays / Public Holidays | 9 – 11 mins | 10 – 12 mins | 12 mins | 11 – 12 mins | ||||||||
| Fare Information |
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| Fare | Charges regular distance fares |
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Bus Service 36 is a trunk route connecting Changi Airport, Marine Parade, and the City areas, with express sectors along the East Coast Parkway (ECP). Within the City, it serves the Suntec City, City Hall, Dhoby Ghaut, and Orchard.
For the Marine Parade–City connection, Bus Service 36 is a popular option for commuters and sees high demand during weekday peak hours and weekends. This sector is supplemented by Short Trip 36B during weekday peak hours. This connection is also served by Service 16, which travels along a different route via Nicoll Highway and Tanjong Katong; and by the Thomson-East Coast Line, which also links Marine Parade with Orchard.
For the Changi Airport–City connection, Bus Service 36 is the only direct bus route linking Changi Airport and the City. However, it is less popular compared to alternatives like the East West Line, Airport-City Shuttle, or taxis, due to longer travel times.
Service 36 is currently the only route to terminate at Changi Airport; all other public bus services loop at the Airport. The route also does not call at Airport Blvd (Near SATS Flight Kitchen). It is also the only service to stop at ECP (Aft E.C. Sea Sports Club) bus stop within Carpark F3 of East Coast Park, the only bus stop along the ECP.
Luggage Rack Trial
A 3-month trial, starting on 17 August 2025, involved converting one of the two wheelchair bays into a luggage rack on a MAN A22 Euro 6 bus (registration SG1754P), which is deployed on Service 36.
Operations
At Changi Airport, Bus Service 36 calls at all passenger terminals, serving Terminals 3, 1, 2, and 4 in sequence.
Bus Service 36 operates in a continuous loop. At the route’s official terminus (Terminal 2), passengers wishing to continue their journey after Terminal 2 can stay onboard the bus while a new Bus Captain takes over, without incurring a new ride. This practice is referred to as clowbus (crew layover without bus), where bus drivers rotate themselves between buses and do not stick to a permanent bus for the day (Bus Service 92 is the only other bus service operating in a continuous loop).
During the late night hours, Service 36 operates half-trips terminating in the City as Short Trip 36A.
For certain trips that terminate at Changi Airport Terminal 2, the T suffix is used, and buses operate as Service 36T.
Changi Airport Operations Specifics
Changi Airport Passenger Terminal Buildings (PTBs) 1, 2 and 3 have their bus stops integrated into their basement levels, which also serves as a cargo loading and unloading bay. Security checks for any unattended or suspicious articles are carried out before a bus enters Terminal 3. Due to height restrictions, double-decker buses are unable to enter Changi Airport basement.
Occasionally when Changi Airport basement is closed, buses may be diverted to the Departure Halls of the respective terminals, where a temporary bus stop will be set up.
Announcements for passengers to inform the Bus Captain if they see any suspicious person or article are played on board public buses at Changi Airport.
MRT Stations served:
- CG2 Changi Airport
- TE28 Siglap
- TE27 Marine Terrace
- TE26 Marine Parade
- TE25 Tanjong Katong
- CC4DT15 Promenade
- CC3 Esplanade
- EW13NS25 City Hall
- CC2 Bras Basah
- DT21 Bencoolen
- NS24NE6CC1 Dhoby Ghaut
- NS23 Somerset
- NS22TE14 Orchard
Special Departures:
- Tomlinson Road (Aft Cuscaden Rd) → Changi Airport Ter 2
Mondays – Thursdays: 05:30, 05:38, 05:46, 05:54, 06:01, 06:08, 06:15, 06:23, 06:30, 06:38, 06:45, 06:53, 07:19, 15:31 & 15:43
Fridays: 05:30, 05:37, 05:44, 05:51, 05:58, 06:05, 06:12, 06:19, 06:26, 06:33, 06:40, 06:46, 06:53, 15:37 & 16:06
Saturdays: 05:30, 05:44, 05:57, 06:09, 06:21, 06:34 & 06:45
Sundays / Public Holidays: 05:30, 05:44, 05:58, 06:11, 06:24, 06:37 & 06:50
- PTB3 Basement (Changi Airport Ter 3) → Changi Airport Ter 2
Weekdays: 06:00 & 06:09
Saturdays: 05:56 & 06:04
Sundays & Public Holidays: 05:57 & 06:06
Terminating Trips
- Service 36T: Changi Airport Terminal 2↺ Tomlinson Road (Loop)
Terminates at Changi Airport Terminal 2
Will not continue towards the City after arriving at T2.
Short-Trip Services:
- Service 36A: Changi Airport Ter 2 → Tomlinson Rd (Aft Cuscaden Rd)
Mondays – Thursdays: 23:02 – 23:58
Fridays: 22:58 – 23:58
Saturdays: 23:03 – 00:04
Sundays / Public Holidays: 23:04 – 23:58 - Service 36B: Marine Parade Road (Lagoon View) → Siglap Road (Bef Seaside Residences), via Tomlinson Road
Weekdays (Mon – Thu): 07:51 – 08:21 & 15:09 – 17:38
Weekdays (Fri): 07:54, 08:24, 15:21 & 17:34
Continued on Page 2 – Gallery
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- Gallery (Go-Ahead Singapore) – Services 36 & 36T
- Gallery (SBS Transit)
- Gallery (Posters)
- Operator and Route History
Don’t ride on the Citaros, then.
Due to covid it will not call at busstop at ecp.
I travelled on bus 36 from town to East on 17April during 1340-1400. A man was sitting in the last row, and coughed in the bus without wearing a mask throughout the whole journey.
The longest Go Ahead Singapore routes only with ‘Single Deck’ bus fleet , Bus Service 518 is the longest Go Ahead Singapore routes with ‘Double Deck’ bus fleet.
Will Bus 36 show the “bus stop name” inside the bus? So I know where to get off? Because I can’t recognize the buildings/roads along the route.
Thank you.