For Pulau Ubin, go to Changi Point Ferry Terminal at 51 Lorong Bekukong, beside Changi Village. Take the bumboat to Ubin Jetty. NParks lists a typical fare of S$4 per person each way, plus S$2 to carry a bicycle. Confirm the fare before boarding. The crossing takes about 10 minutes, and the wait for a boat comes on top of that.
Bumboats generally run on demand from 6 am to 7 pm. They usually depart once 12 passengers are aboard. Think of 7 pm as the end of the usual operating window and arrange your return earlier, especially if you have an evening reservation or are travelling with children. NParks visitor information
- Search for Changi Point Ferry Terminal or enter 51 Lorong Bekukong.
- Allow time for the boat to fill and confirm the fare for each crossing.
- Save both jetties and check the return arrangements before leaving the village.
- Choose one island activity that fits the time you actually have.
- Check park notices and pack water before setting out.
Find the ferry terminal from your side of Singapore
The terminal is next to Changi Village. The word Changi appears on multiple destinations, so give a taxi driver the whole name and address. If you are looking at a map on a small screen, zoom in until you can see the terminal near Changi Village Bus Terminal.
NParks lists bus 2 from Tanah Merah MRT and bus 59 from Tampines East MRT as ways to reach Changi Village. The visitor page also lists bus 29 from Tampines Bus Interchange. Look up the live route from your accommodation and allow for the transfer as well as the walk from the bus terminal. If you have booked a ride, choose the ferry terminal as the drop-off and use Changi Village as your fallback landmark. NParks transport directions
If you are starting from Changi Airport
Price and time the journey as a separate trip from the airport to Changi Village. If you are between flights, account for border formalities, transport both ways and the variable ferry wait. Keep this outing for a day when you can absorb a delay comfortably. Carry only what you need on the island and make a storage plan before you leave the airport or hotel.
Pay and board the bumboat
At the terminal, follow signs for Pulau Ubin and listen for boarding instructions. Keep small Singapore-dollar notes available, ask how the operator accepts payment and confirm the price for anyone bringing a bicycle. If your party wants to leave before the boat fills, an operator may offer a departure at a higher per-person fare. Ask for the total before accepting. NParks fare and boarding details
For two travellers without bicycles, the typical fares listed by NParks come to S$16 in total for both directions. That covers four individual crossings. Allow extra if you arrange an early departure with fewer passengers. Confirm both the fare and whether the arrangement is for one crossing or both.
Keep bags compact so you can hold the rail where available. If someone in your party has difficulty stepping between the jetty and the boat, ask the operator about the boarding conditions before paying. Check both ends of the journey and explain the exact assistance your companion needs.
| Plan around | What to allow for |
|---|---|
| Getting to Changi Village | Bus transfer or drive plus the final walk to the terminal. |
| Bumboat crossing | About 10 minutes on the water plus a variable wait. |
| Return to Ubin Jetty | Travel back across the island and any bicycle handover. |
| Mainland appointment | A buffer after the return boat and onward transport. |
Decide what to do when you reach the village
Save the jetty and look at the map before walking or renting a bicycle. If the wait on the mainland used up more of the morning than expected, choose a short village visit and one marked walk. Leave the longer route for a day when you can start earlier.
A trip to Chek Jawa adds a journey across the island as well as time on the boardwalk. Compare walking, hiring a local van or renting a bicycle, and confirm how you will get back to the village. Check current NParks notices for partial closures before choosing your route. Pulau Ubin map · NParks notices
A family outing with an afternoon commitment
If you must be back at your hotel by mid-afternoon, set a time to rejoin the return queue before you decide what to do on the island. For a group that lands later than planned, lunch near the jetty and a short outing can still work. A booked ride from Changi Village is easier to coordinate once you know when the return boat is leaving.
Work backwards from the return boat
Set an island turnaround time that includes the walk or ride back, bicycle handover if you rented one, and time to wait for a crossing. Confirm any special arrangements with the boat operator in advance if you need travel outside the usual operating window.
If there are no boats available at Ubin Jetty for the return, NParks directs visitors to its helpline at 1800 471 7300 for assistance. Save the number before leaving the mainland. NParks return instructions
Frequently asked questions
Is there a fixed Pulau Ubin ferry timetable?
The normal service runs on demand. Even when the crossing itself is quick, departure depends on the boat and passenger numbers.
Can I take a bicycle on the bumboat?
NParks lists a typical S$2 bicycle surcharge in addition to the passenger fare. Confirm it with the operator. Hiring a bicycle in the village is another option if you prefer to board without one.
Can I do Pulau Ubin as a half-day trip?
Yes, if the plan leaves time for transport to Changi Village, both boat waits and one manageable activity. Avoid a tight booking immediately afterward.
Pulau Ubin checklist to save
- Correct mainland terminal pinned.
- Fare and payment confirmed for the boat.
- Return jetty, turnaround time and helpline saved.
- Island route and notices checked.
- Water packed and onward plans left flexible.