How to Get to the National University of Singapore (NUS) by MRT
Quick answer: Take the Circle Line to Kent Ridge (CC24). The campus internal shuttle buses leave from the stop outside the station and the hospital and reach the faculties, University Town and the Central Library in 5 to 15 minutes. Clementi (EW23) with bus 96 and Buona Vista (EW21/CC22) also serve the west of the campus.
Nearest MRT station to the National University of Singapore
- Station: Kent Ridge (CC24)
- Lines: Circle Line
- Train times: see first and last trains by line
How to get to the National University of Singapore 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 Paya Lebar. Change at Paya Lebar to the Circle Line (towards Prince Edward Road) to Kent Ridge. | 20 | 2 | S$2.49 | about 60 min |
| Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Woodlands North) to Caldecott. Change at Caldecott to the Circle Line (towards Prince Edward Road) to Kent Ridge. | 10 | 1 | S$2.07 | about 35 min |
| City Hall | Take the East West Line (towards Tuas Link) to Buona Vista. Change at Buona Vista to the Circle Line (towards Prince Edward Road) to Kent Ridge. | 10 | 1 | S$1.94 | 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 Prince Edward Road) to Kent Ridge. | 5 | 1 | S$1.82 | about 20 min |
| Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Caldecott. Change at Caldecott to the Circle Line (towards Prince Edward Road) to Kent Ridge. | 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 Kent Ridge station to the National University of Singapore
Kent Ridge station is inside the National University Hospital grounds at the bottom of the ridge. The free internal shuttle buses stop outside the hospital; the D2 and A1 services loop through the faculties and University Town, and the route maps are at the stop. On foot, the Faculty of Science and the Engineering blocks are 10 to 15 minutes uphill. For the Bukit Timah campus, where the law faculty is, use Botanic Gardens station instead.
Tips for the trip
- The internal shuttle buses are free for everyone, including visitors; the NUS NextBus app shows live arrivals.
- University Town has food courts and cafes open to the public.
- The Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, with its dinosaur skeletons, is on the campus near the Kent Ridge Bus Terminal.
- Haw Par Villa and the Southern Ridges are one stop away at Haw Par Villa and Pasir Panjang if you want a walk afterwards.
Other places near Kent Ridge station
- The Dining Avenue (Food centre, about 1 min walk): A food centre on the NUS campus offering a range of local meal options.
- On The Ridge (Food centre, about 1 min walk): Another campus food centre catering to students and hospital visitors.
- Juz Eat (Food centre, about 1 min walk): A food centre option close to the station for quick and casual meals.
- National University Hospital (Hospital, about 3 min walk): A major public hospital serving patients and medical visitors in the area.
- INSEAD Asia (University, about 12 min walk): A postgraduate business school campus for those attending courses or events.
- Curtin Singapore (University, about 13 min walk): A private university campus for students and prospective applicants to visit.
Frequently asked questions
Which MRT station is nearest to NUS?
Kent Ridge (CC24) on the Circle Line for the Kent Ridge campus, with free internal shuttle buses from the station stop. Botanic Gardens (CC19/DT9) for the Bukit Timah campus.
How do I get to NUS from Orchard?
About 35 minutes to Kent Ridge with the change shown above, then the campus shuttle bus.
How do I get to NUS from Changi Airport?
About 60 minutes to Kent Ridge with the changes shown in the route table above, fare S$2.49.
Can visitors use the NUS shuttle buses?
Yes. The internal shuttle buses are free and open to anyone on the campus.
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
Changi General Hospital | KK Women's and Children's Hospital | Mount Elizabeth Hospital | Nanyang Technological University | National University Hospital | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital | Singapore General Hospital | Tan Tock Seng Hospital
See the full list: how to get anywhere in Singapore by MRT, or find your nearest MRT station.