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

The journey from Bugis to Botanic Gardens takes approximately 20 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 9.88 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Bugis to Botanic Gardens?

The token fare from Bugis 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 Bugis for Botanic Gardens?

At Bugis, 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 Bugis to Botanic Gardens?

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

How many stops from Bugis to Botanic Gardens?

There are 4 stops between Bugis and Botanic Gardens on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Bugis, Rochor, Little India, Newton, Botanic Gardens.

Bugis To Botanic Gardens

ShortestShortest Route

Bugis

green interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Rochor

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Little India

purple interchange

+9.98 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Newton

red interchange

+14.97 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Botanic Gardens

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground9.88 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

20 min

Total time

stops

9.88 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

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

1.33 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.61 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~40 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$70

Auto

S$148

Cab

S$268

Estimates for 9.88 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Downtown Line

Departure station

Bugis

underground

Bugis, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Bugis exit A· Bugis Junction, Bugis Street♿

Bugis exit B· Bugis Junction, Bugis Street♿

Bugis exit C· Bugis Junction, Bugis Street♿

Bugis exit D· Bugis Junction, Bugis Street♿

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