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

The journey from HarbourFront to Botanic Gardens takes approximately 21 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 10.29 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from HarbourFront to Botanic Gardens?

The token fare from HarbourFront to Botanic Gardens is S$1.86. With a smart card the fare is S$1.76 (save S$0.1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's S$1.76.

Which platform at HarbourFront for Botanic Gardens?

At HarbourFront, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Dhoby Ghaut. Look for the electronic board showing "Dhoby Ghaut".

What is the last train from HarbourFront to Botanic Gardens?

The last train from HarbourFront towards Dhoby Ghaut departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Botanic Gardens back towards HarbourFront departs at 00:00.

How many stops from HarbourFront to Botanic Gardens?

There are 5 stops between HarbourFront and Botanic Gardens on the Circle Line. The stations are: HarbourFront, Kent Ridge, one-north, Buona Vista, Holland Village, Botanic Gardens.

HarbourFront To Botanic Gardens

ShortestShortest Route

HarbourFront

purple interchange

Platform 3·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

Kent Ridge

+4.25 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

one-north

+8.5 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Buona Vista

green interchange

+12.75 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Holland Village

+17 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Botanic Gardens

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground10.29 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

21 min

Total time

stops

10.29 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
HarbourFront	05:30	00:00	Towards Dhoby Ghaut
Botanic Gardens	05:30	00:00	Towards HarbourFront

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$1.86

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

S$1.76

Save S$0.1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

S$1.76

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

1.39 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.64 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~41 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$72

Auto

S$154

Cab

S$276

Estimates for 10.29 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

Circle Line

Departure station

HarbourFront

underground

HarbourFront, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

HarbourFront exit A· VivoCity, Sentosa♿

HarbourFront exit B· VivoCity, Sentosa♿

HarbourFront exit C· VivoCity, Sentosa♿

HarbourFront exit D· VivoCity, Sentosa♿

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

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