Botanic Gardens MRT Station
Botanic Gardens MRT station is an interchange station serving both the Downtown Line (station code DT9) and the Circle Line (station code CC19). It sits in a quiet, leafy residential part of Singapore, close to the Bukit Timah and Holland Road areas. The surrounding neighbourhood is largely made up of private housing, embassies, and international schools, giving the area a calm, low-density character compared with the busier commercial districts elsewhere on the network.
Botanic Gardens on the Downtown Line map
Botanic Gardens station at a glance
| Station codes | DT9CC19 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Downtown Line Circle Line |
| Interchange | Yes, change between 2 lines here |
| Chinese name | 植物园 |
| Tamil name | பூ மலை |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | Downtown Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:30 AM, last train 11:35 PM Circle Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:37 AM, last train 11:50 PM Full first and last train guide |
See Botanic Gardens on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Passengers can transfer between the Downtown Line and the Circle Line here without leaving the station. On the Downtown Line, the neighbouring stations are Tan Kah Kee towards the Bukit Timah direction and Stevens, which is itself an interchange with the Thomson-East Coast Line. On the Circle Line, the adjacent stations are Farrer Road to the south and Caldecott, where passengers can change onto the Thomson-East Coast Line heading north or south.
The most well-known destination within walking distance is the Singapore Botanic Gardens, a large public green space with lawns, themed gardens, and the National Orchid Garden. The gardens are expansive and draw visitors looking for a quiet outdoor retreat in the middle of the city. Beyond the gardens, the surrounding streets offer a mix of cafes and small restaurants, making the area a reasonable starting point for an afternoon in that part of Singapore.
Around Botanic Gardens station
Botanic Gardens station sits in a leafy, predominantly residential part of Bukit Timah, close to the edge of the Singapore Botanic Gardens. The immediate surroundings mix low-rise neighbourhood shopping at Cluny Court and Serene Centre with quiet streets of landed homes and apartment blocks. The area has a relaxed, green character, with several garden attractions and a local food centre within a short walk.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cluny Court | Shopping mall | About 210 m (~3 min walk) | Visit Cluny Court for a small cluster of shops, cafes and restaurants. |
| Herbs and Spices | Attraction | About 260 m (~4 min walk) | Explore the Herbs and Spices garden section within the Botanic Gardens grounds. |
| Jacob Ballas Children's Garden | Attraction | About 280 m (~5 min walk) | Bring children to Jacob Ballas Children's Garden for outdoor play and nature learning. |
| Serene Centre | Shopping mall | About 280 m (~5 min walk) | Head to Serene Centre for everyday amenities, eateries and neighbourhood services. |
| Priya Sen Skin & Laser Centre | Hospital | About 280 m (~5 min walk) | Visit Priya Sen Skin and Laser Centre for specialist dermatology and skin treatments. |
| Adam Food Centre | Food centre | About 290 m (~5 min walk) | Go to Adam Food Centre for a range of local hawker food and drinks. |
| Beaded Collection | Attraction | About 310 m (~5 min walk) | Visit Beaded Collection to view or purchase handcrafted beaded jewellery and accessories. |
| Crown Centre | Shopping mall | About 560 m (~9 min walk) | Walk to Crown Centre for additional shops and services in the surrounding neighbourhood. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Botanic Gardens by MRT
Worked out from the network map. Stop counts are station to station and do not include walking or waiting time.
| From Changi Airport | Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Bugis (10 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Bugis to Botanic Gardens (5 stops). About 15 stops with 1 change. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to Newton (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from Newton to Botanic Gardens (2 stops). About 3 stops with 1 change. |
| From City Hall | Take the North South Line from City Hall to Newton (4 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Newton to Botanic Gardens (2 stops). About 6 stops with 1 change. |
| From Jurong East | Take the East West Line from Jurong East to Buona Vista (3 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Buona Vista to Botanic Gardens (3 stops). About 6 stops with 1 change. |
| From Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Woodlands to Caldecott (6 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Caldecott to Botanic Gardens (1 stop). About 7 stops with 1 change. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Little India (4 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Little India to Botanic Gardens (3 stops). About 7 stops with 1 change. |
Tips for using Botanic Gardens station
- Botanic Gardens is an interchange station between the Downtown Line and Circle Line, so plan your route using whichever line suits your journey best.
- Cluny Court and the Botanic Gardens attractions are among the closest destinations and are easily reached on foot in a few minutes.
- Crown Centre is roughly a nine-minute walk away, so allow extra time if you plan to visit, particularly in hot or wet weather.
- At peak commuting hours the station can be busier than usual, so leave a little extra time when interchanging between the two lines.
All stations on the Downtown Line
In order along the line, with Botanic Gardens marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| DT1 | Bukit Panjang | DT / BP |
| DT2 | Cashew | – |
| DT3 | Hillview | – |
| DT5 | Beauty World | – |
| DT6 | King Albert Park | – |
| DT7 | Sixth Avenue | – |
| DT8 | Tan Kah Kee | – |
| DT9 | Botanic Gardens (you are here) | DT / CC |
| DT10 | Stevens | DT / TE |
| DT11 | Newton | NS / DT |
| DT12 | Little India | DT / NE |
| DT13 | Rochor | – |
| DT14 | Bugis | DT / EW |
| DT15 | Promenade | CC / DT |
| DT16 | Bayfront | CE / DT |
| DT17 | Downtown | – |
| DT18 | Telok Ayer | – |
| DT19 | Chinatown | DT / NE |
| DT20 | Fort Canning | – |
| DT21 | Bencoolen | – |
| DT22 | Jalan Besar | – |
| DT23 | Bendemeer | – |
| DT24 | Geylang Bahru | – |
| DT25 | Mattar | – |
| DT26 | MacPherson | CC / DT |
| DT27 | Ubi | – |
| DT28 | Kaki Bukit | – |
| DT29 | Bedok North | – |
| DT30 | Bedok Reservoir | – |
| DT31 | Tampines West | – |
| DT32 | Tampines | EW / DT |
| DT33 | Tampines East | – |
| DT34 | Upper Changi | – |
| DT35 | Expo | DT / CG |
Read the full Downtown Line guide.
All stations on the Circle Line
In order along the line, with Botanic Gardens marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| CC2 | Bras Basah | – |
| CC3 | Esplanade | – |
| CC4 | Promenade | CC / DT |
| CC5 | Nicoll Highway | – |
| CC6 | Stadium | – |
| CC7 | Mountbatten | – |
| CC8 | Dakota | – |
| CC9 | Paya Lebar | CC / EW |
| CC10 | MacPherson | CC / DT |
| CC11 | Tai Seng | – |
| CC12 | Bartley | – |
| CC13 | Serangoon | CC / NE |
| CC14 | Lorong Chuan | – |
| CC15 | Bishan | NS / CC |
| CC16 | Marymount | – |
| CC17 | Caldecott | CC / TE |
| CC19 | Botanic Gardens (you are here) | DT / CC |
| CC20 | Farrer Road | – |
| CC21 | Holland Village | – |
| CC22 | Buona Vista | EW / CC |
| CC23 | one-north | – |
| CC24 | Kent Ridge | – |
| CC25 | Haw Par Villa | – |
| CC26 | Pasir Panjang | – |
| CC27 | Labrador Park | – |
| CC28 | Telok Blangah | – |
| CC29 | HarbourFront | CC / NE |
Read the full Circle Line guide.
Botanic Gardens station: common questions
Which line is Botanic Gardens MRT station on?
Botanic Gardens is on the Downtown Line and the Circle Line. Its station codes are DT9 and CC19.
Is Botanic Gardens an interchange station?
Yes. You can change between the Downtown Line and the Circle Line inside the station without leaving the paid area.
What time is the first and last train at Botanic Gardens?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Botanic Gardens a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Downtown Line first train 5:30 AM, last train 11:35 PM. Circle Line first train 5:37 AM, last train 11:50 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Botanic Gardens MRT station?
The station is close to several attractions and amenities, including Cluny Court shopping mall at roughly 210 metres, the Herbs and Spices garden and Jacob Ballas Children's Garden at around 260 to 280 metres, Adam Food Centre at about 290 metres, and Serene Centre and Crown Centre for neighbourhood shopping.
Which shopping mall is closest to Botanic Gardens station?
Cluny Court is the closest shopping mall, at approximately 210 metres from the station, which is roughly a three-minute walk.
How far is Adam Food Centre from Botanic Gardens station?
Adam Food Centre is approximately 290 metres from the station, which works out to roughly a five-minute walk.
How do I get to Botanic Gardens from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Bugis (10 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Bugis to Botanic Gardens (5 stops). About 15 stops with 1 change.
Sources: station codes, line colours and interchanges from the LTA rail system map; operating hours from SMRT and SBS Transit. Last reviewed September 2026.
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Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the Downtown Line and the Circle Line is listed on its line guide, with the full route and interchanges. For times, see the first and last train guide, and for the whole network in one view use the interactive Singapore MRT map or the PDF map.