How to Get to Gardens by the Bay and Marina Barrage by MRT
Quick answer: Take the Thomson-East Coast Line to Gardens by the Bay (TE22) for the quietest entrance, about 6 minutes from the Flower Dome side of the gardens and 5 minutes from Marina Barrage. From Bayfront (CE1/DT16), the Dragonfly Bridge leads from Exit B to the Supertree Grove in about 10 minutes.
Nearest MRT station to Gardens by the Bay and Marina Barrage
- Station: Gardens by the Bay (TE22)
- Lines: Thomson East Coast Line
- Train times: see first and last trains by line
How to get to Gardens by the Bay and Marina Barrage 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 Raffles Place. Change at Raffles Place to the North South Line (towards Marina South Pier) to Marina Bay. Change at Marina Bay to the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Gardens by the Bay. | 14 | 3 | S$2.36 | about 55 min |
| Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Gardens by the Bay. | 7 | 0 | S$1.68 | about 20 min |
| City Hall | Take the North South Line (towards Marina South Pier) to Marina Bay. Change at Marina Bay to the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Gardens by the Bay. | 3 | 1 | S$1.38 | about 15 min |
| Jurong East | Take the East West Line (towards Pasir Ris) to Outram Park. Change at Outram Park to the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Gardens by the Bay. | 12 | 1 | S$2.20 | about 40 min |
| Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Gardens by the Bay. | 18 | 0 | S$2.44 | about 45 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 Gardens by the Bay station to Gardens by the Bay and Marina Barrage
Gardens by the Bay station comes up on Marina Gardens Drive near Satay by the Bay and the Marina Barrage end of the gardens; follow the signs along the drive to the conservatories, the Supertree Grove and, in the other direction, the green roof of Marina Barrage. From Bayfront, leave by Exit B, follow the underpass and the Dragonfly Bridge across the water and you arrive beside the Supertrees with the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome on your right. Marina Barrage is a further 15 minutes along the bay from the Supertree Grove.
Tips for the trip
- The outdoor gardens, the Supertree Grove and Marina Barrage are free; the Cloud Forest, the Flower Dome and the OCBC Skyway are ticketed.
- The Garden Rhapsody light show at the Supertrees runs every evening at 7.45pm and 8.45pm and is free; stand or lie on the grass under the trees.
- Marina Barrage roof is the best free sunset spot in the city, with views over the Supertrees and the skyline, and families fly kites there at weekends.
- Last Thomson-East Coast Line trains leave Gardens by the Bay around midnight; the last Downtown Line trains from Bayfront are similar.
Other places near Gardens by the Bay station
- Marina Barrage Pump House (Attraction, about 5 min walk): Visit Marina Barrage Pump House to learn about Singapore's water management and reservoir history.
- Satay by the Bay (Food centre, about 6 min walk): Head to Satay by the Bay for a range of local hawker food in an open-air waterfront setting.
- Gardens by the Bay (Park, about 6 min walk): Explore Gardens by the Bay for themed gardens, plant conservatories, and bay-facing green spaces.
- Golden Garden (Attraction, about 7 min walk): Visit Golden Garden for a horticultural display area within the broader Gardens by the Bay precinct.
- Big Fish Aquarium (Aquarium, about 7 min walk): Big Fish Aquarium is a spot for viewing aquatic life and fish displays.
- Supertree Dining (Food centre, about 8 min walk): Supertree Dining offers a food centre option within the Gardens by the Bay grounds.
Frequently asked questions
Which MRT station is nearest to Gardens by the Bay?
Gardens by the Bay (TE22) on the Thomson-East Coast Line, about 6 minutes on foot, or Bayfront (CE1/DT16), about 10 minutes to the Supertree Grove across the Dragonfly Bridge.
Which MRT station is nearest to Marina Barrage?
Gardens by the Bay (TE22), about 5 minutes on foot along Marina Gardens Drive. Marina South Pier (NS28) is a longer 20-minute walk.
How do I get to Gardens by the Bay from Orchard?
Take the Thomson-East Coast Line from Orchard straight to Gardens by the Bay, about 20 minutes with no change, or the North South Line to Marina Bay and the Circle Line extension one stop to Bayfront.
Is Gardens by the Bay free?
The outdoor gardens and the Supertree light show are free. The two conservatories, the Skyway and the Supertree Observatory charge admission.
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
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve | East Coast Park | Fort Canning Park | Jurong Lake Gardens and the Chinese Garden | MacRitchie Reservoir and the TreeTop Walk | Pulau Ubin and Changi Village | Punggol Waterway Park and Coney Island | Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve | the Singapore Botanic Gardens | the Southern Ridges, Henderson Waves and Mount Faber
See the full list: how to get anywhere in Singapore by MRT, or find your nearest MRT station.