How long does it take from Botanic Gardens to Bayfront by metro?

The journey from Botanic Gardens to Bayfront takes approximately 30 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 14.83 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Botanic Gardens to Bayfront?

The token fare from Botanic Gardens to Bayfront is S$2.11. With a smart card the fare is S$2.01 (save S$0.1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's S$2.01.

Which platform at Botanic Gardens for Bayfront?

At Botanic Gardens, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Bukit Panjang. Look for the electronic board showing "Bukit Panjang".

What is the last train from Botanic Gardens to Bayfront?

The last train from Botanic Gardens towards Bukit Panjang departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Bayfront back towards Botanic Gardens departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Botanic Gardens to Bayfront?

There are 6 stops between Botanic Gardens and Bayfront on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Botanic Gardens, Newton, Little India, Rochor, Bugis, Promenade, Bayfront.

Botanic Gardens To Bayfront

ShortestShortest Route

Botanic Gardens

orange interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Newton

red interchange

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Little India

purple interchange

+9.98 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Bugis

green interchange

+19.96 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Promenade

orange interchange

+24.95 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Bayfront

Arrive Platform 1·underground14.83 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

30 min

Total time

stops

14.83 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Botanic Gardens	05:30	00:00	Towards Bukit Panjang
Bayfront	05:00	23:00	Towards Botanic Gardens

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

S$2.11

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

S$2.01

Save S$0.1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

S$2.01

Save S$0.1 per ride

Use your Singapore MRT smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

2.00 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.92 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~59 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$98

Auto

S$208

Cab

S$376

Estimates for 14.83 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Downtown Line

Departure station

Botanic Gardens

underground

Botanic Gardens, Singapore

Weekdays: 05:30 – 00:00(Sundays from 05:30)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Botanic Gardens exit A· Singapore Botanic Gardens♿

Botanic Gardens exit B· Singapore Botanic Gardens♿

Botanic Gardens exit C· Singapore Botanic Gardens♿

Botanic Gardens exit D· Singapore Botanic Gardens♿

Tap in and out with an EZ-Link or SimplyGo card; eating and drinking are not allowed on trains.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store

Arrival station

Bayfront

underground

Bayfront, Singapore

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water