Bugis to Jurong East by MRT

Quick answer: Take the East West Line (towards Tuas Link) to Jurong East. That is 12 stops with no change of train, about 35 minutes on the train, and the adult card fare is S$2.20.

Step by step from Bugis to Jurong East

At Bugis board the East West Line towards Tuas Link and ride 12 stops to Jurong East.

This is a direct ride on one line, so once you are on the train you can stay seated until Jurong East. Station codes: Bugis is DT14/EW12 and Jurong East is EW24/NS1. See the interactive MRT map to check the route on the network.

Fare from Bugis to Jurong East

Fare type	Adult card fare
Standard adult fare (card, contactless or phone wallet)	S$2.20
Early bird, tapping in before 7.45am on a weekday	S$1.70
From 26 December 2026, after the announced fare rise	S$2.33

The fare is based on the 17.8 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 35 minutes on the train from Bugis to Jurong East. That assumes roughly 2 to 3 minutes per stop, 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 East West Line runs from about 5:19 AM until about 11:23 PM at its first station. Times at Bugis 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: Jurong East to Bugis

At Jurong East board the East West Line towards Pasir Ris and ride 12 stops to Bugis.

The return trip takes about 35 minutes and costs the same S$2.20.

Arriving at Jurong East

Jurong East station sits at the heart of one of Singapore's major regional commercial hubs, surrounded by shopping malls, food centres and medical facilities. The area draws visitors for retail and dining, with Westgate and Food Junction among the prominent destinations within a short walk. It also serves residents and patients heading to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and Jurong Community Hospital nearby.

Close to the station:

Kopitiam (food centre, about 1 min on foot)
Food Junction (food centre, about 2 min on foot)
Westgate (shopping mall, about 2 min on foot)
Jurong Regional Library (library, about 5 min on foot)
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (hospital, about 6 min on foot)

The Jurong East station guide lists every exit, the lines it serves and first and last trains; the Bugis 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 Bugis to Jurong East?

12 stops on the East West Line with no change.

How much is the MRT fare from Bugis to Jurong East?

S$2.20 for an adult paying by card or phone, S$1.70 before 7.45am on weekdays, and S$2.33 from 26 December 2026.

How long is the train ride?

About 35 minutes, not counting the walk to and from the stations.

Do I need to change trains?

No. Stay on the East West Line all the way.

Which platform do I need at Bugis?

Follow the signs for the East West Line platform towards Tuas Link. The platform screens show the next train and its destination.

More routes from Bugis and Jurong East

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