The Singapore Cable Car Mount Faber Line is the first aerial ropeway system in the world to span a harbour in 1974, and was upgraded in 2010 with the key noticeable differences being the raising of the Sentosa Tower 2 by 30 meters (now 88 meters above sea level) and new bigger cabins which fit 8 people instead of 6. Spanning 1.65km between Mount Faber and Sentosa stations, it is the only “public” transport link to Mount Faber aside from walking, driving or getting a cab. Most passengers use the line for sightseeing purposes especially for the scenic view across the harbour.
The Singapore Cable Car Mount Faber Line serves 3 stations, namely, Mount Faber Station, HarbourFront Station and Sentosa Station.
Sentosa Station to HarbourFront Station
Sentosa Station is located on Imbiah Lookout, accessible by the set of escalators from Imbiah Station on the Sentosa Express or Imbiah Lookout Station on the Singapore Cable Car Sentosa Line or the Sentosa Bus A.
The entrance to the boarding area seems like an after-thought though, with the compulsory walk past the souvenir shop.
The route map of the Singapore Cable Car Mount Faber Line.
The queue to board the cable car. This area also doubles up as a storage facility when the cable car is not in service.
“Flying” out of Sentosa Station.
What used to possibly be an information screen is now a stick-on advertisement panel. Also, as the cabin gets rather hot during the day, additional fans are installed.
Flying over Adventure Cove Waterpark.
The cluster of Hard Rock Hotel, Festive Hotel, Crockfords Tower and Hotel Michael at Resorts World Sentosa.
Pulau Brani and the CBD.
The HarbourFront area.
Reaching the highest point of the line.
The view from right on top.
Descending into HarbourFront Station.
The Keppel Bay area.
The Singapore Cable Car Mount Faber Line HarbourFront Station is located at the top of HarbourFront Tower Two.
HarbourFront Station is the main access point from public transport to get to Mount Faber or Sentosa by the Singapore Cable Car Mount Faber Line. You may take any public bus services passing by HarbourFront Centre or VivoCity to get to this station, or take the MRT and stop at HarbourFront MRT Station which is served by the North East Line and Circle Line.
HarbourFront Station to Mount Faber Station
Continuing from HarbourFront Station, the Mount Faber Line heads to the northern terminus of the line which is also its namesake.
Looking back at VivoCity.
The view changes from flying high above water to forested areas in a matter of minutes.
Approaching Mount Faber Station.
Mount Faber Station is located at Faber Peak, a cluster of F&B and photo spots operated by the One Faber Group.
The view of the Singapore Cable Car Sky Network from Faber Peak.
Mount Faber Station to HarbourFront Station
Flying out of Mount Faber Station back to HarbourFront and Sentosa.
Looking back at Faber Peak.
The view of the west coast of Singapore.
Flying above HarbourFront Bus Interchange.
An Aeroline bus parked at Seah Im Carpark.
Crossing over West Coast Highway and Telok Blangah Road.
Approaching HarbourFront Station.
HarbourFront Station to Sentosa Station
Back to the main scenic route across the harbour.
Resorts World Sentosa from above.
The Singapore Cruise Centre HarbourFront Regional Ferry Terminal, also known more commonly as HarbourFront Ferry Terminal from above.
Keppel Bay from above.
Flying over Resorts World Sentosa.
The western view from the highest point of the cable car line.
Descending down to Sentosa Station.
The cluster of Hard Rock Hotel, Festive Hotel, Crockfords Tower and Hotel Michael at Resorts World Sentosa.
A BatamFast ferry bound for HarbourFront.
The view from the cable car.
Approaching Sentosa Station.
The interior of the Singapore Cable Car Mount Faber Line.
Exiton the right of the hall back through the souvenir shop to access Sentosa Island.
Sentosa Station is located on Imbiah Lookout. From here, you can access Imbiah Station on the Sentosa Express via the set of escalators, Imbiah Lookout Station on the Singapore Cable Car Sentosa Line or the Sentosa Bus A.
Overall, the Sentosa Cable Car Mount Faber Line offers a and scenic but hot and humid mode of transport to Sentosa Island. As the cable cars are non-air-conditioned, combined with Singapore’s heat, the cable car gets hot pretty easily. It may not be a good idea to stay on board for a complete round. If you’re heading to Mount Faber, this might be your only option if you’re not planning to drive or take a taxi though.
Sentosa Cable Car Mount Faber Line Fares
| One Day Single Round (Two-Way) Ride | Adult | Child |
| Mount Faber Line + Sentosa Line | $33.00 | $22.00 |
| Mount Faber Line + Sentosa Line from Klook | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Mount Faber Line only | $29.00 | $18.00 |
| Sentosa Line only | $13.00 | $8.00 |
| One Day Unlimited Rides | Adult | Child |
| Mount Faber Line + Sentosa Line | $38.00 | $27.00 |
| Mount Faber Line only | $34.00 | $23.00 |
| Sentosa Line only | $18.00 | $13.00 |
Faber License Membership
The Faber License allows you one year of unlimited rides onboard the Singapore Cable Car Sky Network (Mount Faber Line and Sentosa Line) and one year of unlimited island admission into Sentosa Island via Cable Car, Sentosa Boardwalk, Sentosa Express and Sentosa Gantry (for registered cars) at a price of just a little bit more than a One Day Unlimited Rides ticket!
| Faber License (One Year Unlimited Rides) | Individual | Family* |
| Mount Faber Line + Sentosa Line | $39.00 | $135.00 |
*Up to four (04) immediate family members and/or domestic helpers. Immediate family members should comprise of grandparents, parents and children.
As compared to the One Day Unlimited Rides (Mount Faber Line + Sentosa Line) ticket, it’s pretty much a $1 top-up for a whole year of rides. You can purchase the Faber License Membership on the spot at any Singapore Cable Car ticketing counters and enjoy the benefits immediately.