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

The journey from Raffles Place to Botanic Gardens takes approximately 34 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 11.65 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Raffles Place to Botanic Gardens?

The token fare from Raffles Place 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 Raffles Place for Botanic Gardens?

At Raffles Place, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Jurong East. Look for the electronic board showing "Jurong East".

What is the last train from Raffles Place to Botanic Gardens?

The last train from Raffles Place towards Jurong East departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Botanic Gardens back towards Raffles Place departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Raffles Place to Botanic Gardens?

There are 5 stops between Raffles Place and Botanic Gardens on the North-South Line. The stations are: Raffles Place, City Hall, Dhoby Ghaut.

Raffles Place To Botanic Gardens

ShortestShortest Route

Raffles Place

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·North-South LineTowards Jurong East

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

City Hall

green interchange

+5.19 min

5.19 min · 2.58 km

Dhoby Ghaut

purple interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.17 km

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

interchange Dhoby Ghaut — 5 min

Platform 1 · North East Line ·Platform 3 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

Dhoby Ghaut

red interchangeorange interchange

Platform 3·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Little India

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.54 km

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

interchange Little India — 5 min

Platform 1 · Downtown Line ·Platform 3 Towards Bukit Panjang

+5 min

Little India

purple 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

Botanic Gardens

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground4.94 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

34 min

Total time

stops

11.65 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Raffles Place	05:30	00:00	Towards Jurong East
Botanic Gardens	05:30	00:00	Towards Raffles Place

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

1.57 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.72 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~47 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$80

Auto

S$170

Cab

S$306

Estimates for 11.65 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

North-South Line

Departure station

Raffles Place

underground

Raffles Place, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Raffles Place exit A· Raffles Place CBD♿

Raffles Place exit B· Raffles Place CBD♿

Raffles Place exit C· Raffles Place CBD♿

Raffles Place exit D· Raffles Place CBD♿

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