Orchard to Bayfront by MRT
Quick answer: Take the North South Line (towards Marina South Pier) to Marina Bay, change at Marina Bay to the Circle Line (Marina Bay extension) (towards Bayfront) to Bayfront. That is 6 stops with one change, about 25 minutes on the train, and the adult card fare is S$1.68.
Step by step from Orchard to Bayfront
- At Orchard board the North South Line towards Marina South Pier and ride 5 stops to Marina Bay.
- At Marina Bay change to the Circle Line (Marina Bay extension) towards Bayfront and ride 1 stop to Bayfront.
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 Bayfront is CE1/DT16. See the interactive MRT map to check the route on the network.
Fare from Orchard to Bayfront
| Fare type | Adult card fare |
|---|---|
| Standard adult fare (card, contactless or phone wallet) | S$1.68 |
| Early bird, tapping in before 7.45am on a weekday | S$1.18 |
| From 26 December 2026, after the announced fare rise | S$1.81 |
The fare is based on the 6.2 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 25 minutes on the train from Orchard to Bayfront. 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 Circle Line (Marina Bay extension) from about 5:37 AM until about 11:56 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: Bayfront to Orchard
- At Bayfront board the Downtown Line towards Bukit Panjang and ride 5 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 25 minutes and costs the same S$1.68.
Arriving at Bayfront
Bayfront station sits at the heart of the Marina Bay entertainment and leisure precinct, surrounded by major attractions including The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands and the ArtScience Museum. The area is dominated by large-scale hospitality, retail, and cultural venues rather than residential or industrial uses. The waterfront setting also brings visitors to attractions such as The Helix Bridge and Colonial Garden along the bay.
Close to the station:
- The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (shopping mall, about 3 min on foot)
- IMBA Theatre (gallery, about 4 min on foot)
- Spectra (attraction, about 5 min on foot)
- Colonial Garden (attraction, about 6 min on foot)
- ArtScience Museum (museum, about 6 min on foot)
The Bayfront 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
- How to Get to the ArtScience Museum by MRT
- How to Get to Mount Elizabeth Hospital by MRT
- How to Get to Orchard Road by MRT
Frequently asked questions
How many MRT stops from Orchard to Bayfront?
6 stops, with one change at Marina Bay.
How much is the MRT fare from Orchard to Bayfront?
S$1.68 for an adult paying by card or phone, S$1.18 before 7.45am on weekdays, and S$1.81 from 26 December 2026.
How long is the train ride?
About 25 minutes, not counting the walk to and from the stations.
Do I need to change trains?
Yes, once, at Marina Bay. 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 Bayfront
Bayfront to Bishan | Bayfront to Bugis | Bayfront to Chinatown | Bayfront to Jurong East | Bayfront to Punggol | Bayfront to Tampines | Bayfront to Woodlands | Changi Airport to Bayfront | Changi Airport to Orchard | City Hall to Bayfront | Orchard to Ang Mo Kio | Orchard to Bedok | Orchard to Bishan | Orchard to Boon Lay
All station pairs are on the MRT routes hub, and the fare calculator covers any pair of stations.