Tampines to Marina Bay by MRT

Quick answer: Take the East West Line (towards Tuas Link) to Raffles Place, change at Raffles Place to the North South Line (towards Marina South Pier) to Marina Bay. That is 13 stops with one change, about 40 minutes on the train, and the adult card fare is S$2.24.

Step by step from Tampines to Marina Bay

At Tampines board the East West Line towards Tuas Link and ride 12 stops to Raffles Place.
At Raffles Place change to the North South Line towards Marina South Pier and ride 1 stop to Marina Bay.

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: Tampines is EW2/DT32 and Marina Bay is CE2/TE20/NS27. See the interactive MRT map to check the route on the network.

Fare from Tampines to Marina Bay

Fare type	Adult card fare
Standard adult fare (card, contactless or phone wallet)	S$2.24
Early bird, tapping in before 7.45am on a weekday	S$1.74
From 26 December 2026, after the announced fare rise	S$2.37

The fare is based on the 18.9 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 40 minutes on the train from Tampines to Marina Bay. 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 East West Line runs from about 5:19 AM until about 11:23 PM at its first station, and the North South Line from about 5:16 AM until about 11:48 PM. Times at Tampines 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: Marina Bay to Tampines

At Marina Bay board the North South Line towards Jurong East and ride 2 stops to City Hall.
At City Hall change to the East West Line towards Pasir Ris and ride 11 stops to Tampines.

The return trip takes about 40 minutes and costs the same S$2.24.

Arriving at Marina Bay

Marina Bay station sits at the heart of Singapore's central business district, surrounded by major office towers, hotels and financial institutions. The area draws a largely professional crowd on weekdays, with leisure visitors heading to destinations such as The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands and Marina One. Cultural attractions including the Red Dot Design Museum and Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre add variety to this otherwise corporate precinct.

Close to the station:

Malaysia Chiak! (food centre, about 5 min on foot)
Marina One (shopping mall, about 5 min on foot)
Red Dot Design Museum (museum, about 8 min on foot)
Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (museum, about 11 min on foot)
OUE Downtown (shopping mall, about 13 min on foot)

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

Frequently asked questions

How many MRT stops from Tampines to Marina Bay?

13 stops, with one change at Raffles Place.

How much is the MRT fare from Tampines to Marina Bay?

S$2.24 for an adult paying by card or phone, S$1.74 before 7.45am on weekdays, and S$2.37 from 26 December 2026.

How long is the train ride?

About 40 minutes, not counting the walk to and from the stations.

Do I need to change trains?

Yes, once, at Raffles Place. 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 Tampines?

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 Tampines and Marina Bay

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