How to Get to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve by MRT
Quick answer: Take the Downtown Line to Beauty World (DT5) and walk about 15 minutes up Hindhede Drive to the visitor centre at the bottom of the summit trail. For the Dairy Farm Nature Park side of the hill and the Wallace Education Centre, use Hillview (DT3).
Nearest MRT station to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
- Station: Beauty World (DT5)
- Lines: Downtown Line
- Train times: see first and last trains by line
How to get to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve from the airport, Orchard and the city
| Starting from | Route | Stops | Changes | Adult fare | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changi Airport | Take the East West Line (Changi Airport branch) to Tanah Merah. Change at Tanah Merah to the East West Line (towards Tuas Link) to Bugis. Change at Bugis to the Downtown Line (towards Bukit Panjang) to Beauty World. | 19 | 2 | S$2.46 | about 60 min |
| Orchard | Take the North South Line (towards Jurong East) to Newton. Change at Newton to the Downtown Line (towards Bukit Panjang) to Beauty World. | 7 | 1 | S$1.86 | about 25 min |
| City Hall | Take the North South Line (towards Jurong East) to Newton. Change at Newton to the Downtown Line (towards Bukit Panjang) to Beauty World. | 10 | 1 | S$1.98 | about 35 min |
| Jurong East | Take the East West Line (towards Pasir Ris) to Buona Vista. Change at Buona Vista to the Circle Line (towards Dhoby Ghaut) to Botanic Gardens. Change at Botanic Gardens to the Downtown Line (towards Bukit Panjang) to Beauty World. | 10 | 2 | S$2.11 | about 40 min |
| Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Stevens. Change at Stevens to the Downtown Line (towards Bukit Panjang) to Beauty World. | 13 | 1 | S$2.38 | about 40 min |
Stops and changes come from the current network map. Fares are the adult card fare for the distance (50 cents less before 7.45am on weekdays). Times are estimates for the train ride only and do not include the walk at either end. Use the fare calculator for any other starting station.
From Beauty World station to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
From Beauty World station, come up on the Upper Bukit Timah Road side, walk north past Beauty World Centre and turn left into Hindhede Drive; the road climbs past the Hindhede Nature Park to the car park and visitor centre. The summit, at 163 metres the highest natural point in Singapore, is about 1.2 kilometres up a steep paved road or the rockier Route 1 trail, 30 to 45 minutes each way.
Tips for the trip
- The reserve opens at 7am and closes at 7pm; the summit road is steep, so carry water and wear shoes with grip.
- Weekend mornings are crowded on the summit road; the Dairy Farm loop from Hillview is quieter.
- Bukit Timah Interim Market and Beauty World Food Centre, both at the station, are the places for a post-walk breakfast.
- Beauty World is a direct Downtown Line ride from Bugis, Chinatown and Bayfront, with no change.
Other places near Beauty World station
- Beauty World Plaza (Shopping mall, about 1 min walk): Visit for a compact shopping mall with a variety of retail and dining options.
- Bukit Timah Interim Market (Market / hawker centre, about 2 min walk): Head here for a traditional wet market and local hawker food stalls.
- Beauty World Food Centre (Food centre, about 2 min walk): A good spot to find a wide range of local hawker dishes in one place.
- Beauty World Centre (Shopping mall, about 3 min walk): Another shopping mall option in the area, with retail and food outlets.
- Kilat Court (Food centre, about 3 min walk): A smaller food centre worth visiting for local meals close to the station.
- Bukit Timah Shopping Center (Shopping mall, about 4 min walk): A larger shopping centre a short walk away with additional retail choices.
Frequently asked questions
Which MRT station is nearest to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve?
Beauty World (DT5) on the Downtown Line, about 15 minutes on foot to the visitor centre via Hindhede Drive.
How do I get to Bukit Timah Hill from Orchard?
Take the North South Line from Orchard one stop to Newton, change to the Downtown Line to Beauty World, about 25 minutes, then walk 15 minutes.
Is Bukit Timah Nature Reserve free?
Yes. There is no admission charge. Guided walks and the Wallace Education Centre at Dairy Farm are also free.
How long does it take to climb Bukit Timah Hill?
About 30 to 45 minutes from the visitor centre to the summit on the paved road, and the same back down.
Plan the rest of the trip with the interactive Singapore MRT map, the fare calculator and the guide to paying for the MRT.
More places to reach by MRT
East Coast Park | Fort Canning Park | Gardens by the Bay and Marina Barrage | Jurong Lake Gardens and the Chinese Garden | MacRitchie Reservoir and the TreeTop Walk | Pulau Ubin and Changi Village | Punggol Waterway Park and Coney Island | Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve | the Singapore Botanic Gardens | the Southern Ridges, Henderson Waves and Mount Faber
See the full list: how to get anywhere in Singapore by MRT, or find your nearest MRT station.