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

The journey from Raffles Place to Bugis takes approximately 12 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 5.77 km across 2 stops.

What is the metro fare from Raffles Place to Bugis?

The token fare from Raffles Place to Bugis is S$1.55. With a smart card the fare is S$1.45 (save S$0.1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's S$1.45.

Which platform at Raffles Place for Bugis?

At Raffles Place, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Pasir Ris. Look for the electronic board showing "Pasir Ris".

What is the last train from Raffles Place to Bugis?

The last train from Raffles Place towards Pasir Ris departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Bugis back towards Raffles Place departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Raffles Place to Bugis?

There are 2 stops between Raffles Place and Bugis on the East-West Line. The stations are: Raffles Place, City Hall, Bugis.

Raffles Place To Bugis

ShortestShortest Route

Raffles Place

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·East-West LineTowards Pasir Ris

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

City Hall

red interchange

+5.75 min

5.75 min · 2.89 km

Bugis

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.77 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

12 min

Total time

stops

5.77 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Raffles Place	05:30	00:00	Towards Pasir Ris
Bugis	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$1.55

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

S$1.45

Save S$0.1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

S$1.45

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

0.78 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.36 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~23 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.55

Bike

S$44

Auto

S$100

Cab

S$176

Estimates for 5.77 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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East-West 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

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