Orchard to Bugis by MRT

Quick answer: Take the North South Line (towards Marina South Pier) to City Hall, change at City Hall to the East West Line (towards Pasir Ris) to Bugis. That is 4 stops with one change, about 20 minutes on the train, and the adult card fare is S$1.38.

Step by step from Orchard to Bugis

At Orchard board the North South Line towards Marina South Pier and ride 3 stops to City Hall.
At City Hall change to the East West Line towards Pasir Ris and ride 1 stop to Bugis.

Follow the overhead signs for the next line at each interchange; the platforms are linked by escalators and lifts and the change takes 2 to 5 minutes on foot. Station codes: Orchard is TE14/NS22 and Bugis is DT14/EW12. See the interactive MRT map to check the route on the network.

Fare from Orchard to Bugis

Fare type	Adult card fare
Standard adult fare (card, contactless or phone wallet)	S$1.38
Early bird, tapping in before 7.45am on a weekday	S$0.88
From 26 December 2026, after the announced fare rise	S$1.51

The fare is based on the 3.9 km shortest rail distance between the two stations and is the same whichever route you take. Seniors, students and children pay concession fares that are much lower. Pay with a contactless Visa, Mastercard or American Express card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, or an EZ-Link card; the gates do not take cash. More in the guide to paying for the MRT and the fare calculator.

How long does it take?

Allow about 20 minutes on the train from Orchard to Bugis. That assumes roughly 2 to 3 minutes per stop and about 5 minutes for each change, plus a few minutes waiting for the first train. Trains run every 2 to 3 minutes at peak times and every 5 to 7 minutes off-peak, so the wait is short. Add the walk at either end: most city-centre stations have several exits and the right one can save 5 minutes.

First and last trains

The North South Line runs from about 5:16 AM until about 11:48 PM at its first station, and the East West Line from about 5:19 AM until about 11:23 PM. Times at Orchard itself depend on how far it is from the end of the line, and the last connecting train at an interchange leaves earlier than the last train of the night, so for a trip after 11.30pm check the first and last train times before you set off. Services start about half an hour later on Sundays and public holidays.

Return journey: Bugis to Orchard

At Bugis board the Downtown Line towards Bukit Panjang and ride 3 stops to Newton.
At Newton change to the North South Line towards Marina South Pier and ride 1 stop to Orchard.

The return trip takes about 20 minutes and costs the same S$1.38.

Arriving at Bugis

Bugis station sits in a lively mixed-use district known for shopping, culture and healthcare. The area is anchored by major malls such as Bugis Junction and Bugis Plus, alongside museums and heritage attractions. It draws tourists, shoppers and locals alike, with Raffles Hospital adding a medical services presence nearby.

Close to the station:

Bugis Junction (shopping mall, about 1 min on foot)
Raffles Hospital (hospital, about 3 min on foot)
Bugis Street Back Lane (attraction, about 3 min on foot)
Bugis Plus (shopping mall, about 4 min on foot)
Mint Museum of Toys (museum, about 7 min on foot)

The Bugis station guide lists every exit, the lines it serves and first and last trains; the Orchard station guide does the same for the start of the trip.

Places to visit at either end

Frequently asked questions

How many MRT stops from Orchard to Bugis?

4 stops, with one change at City Hall.

How much is the MRT fare from Orchard to Bugis?

S$1.38 for an adult paying by card or phone, S$0.88 before 7.45am on weekdays, and S$1.51 from 26 December 2026.

How long is the train ride?

About 20 minutes, not counting the walk to and from the stations.

Do I need to change trains?

Yes, once, at City Hall. Keep your card or phone in your pocket at the interchange; you only tap at the start and end of the trip, and the fare counts as one journey.

Which platform do I need at Orchard?

Follow the signs for the North South Line platform towards Marina South Pier. The platform screens show the next train and its destination.

More routes from Orchard and Bugis

All station pairs are on the MRT routes hub, and the fare calculator covers any pair of stations.