Bayfront to Bugis by MRT

Quick answer: Take the Downtown Line (towards Bukit Panjang) to Bugis. That is 2 stops with no change of train, about 10 minutes on the train, and the adult card fare is S$1.28.

Step by step from Bayfront to Bugis

At Bayfront board the Downtown Line towards Bukit Panjang and ride 2 stops to Bugis.

This is a direct ride on one line, so once you are on the train you can stay seated until Bugis. Station codes: Bayfront is CE1/DT16 and Bugis is DT14/EW12. See the interactive MRT map to check the route on the network.

Fare from Bayfront to Bugis

Fare type	Adult card fare
Standard adult fare (card, contactless or phone wallet)	S$1.28
Early bird, tapping in before 7.45am on a weekday	S$0.78
From 26 December 2026, after the announced fare rise	S$1.40

The fare is based on the 2.3 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 10 minutes on the train from Bayfront to Bugis. 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 Downtown Line runs from about 5:30 AM until about 11:40 PM at its first station. Times at Bayfront 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 Bayfront

At Bugis board the Downtown Line towards Expo and ride 2 stops to Bayfront.

The return trip takes about 10 minutes and costs the same S$1.28.

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 Bayfront 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 Bayfront to Bugis?

2 stops on the Downtown Line with no change.

How much is the MRT fare from Bayfront to Bugis?

S$1.28 for an adult paying by card or phone, S$0.78 before 7.45am on weekdays, and S$1.40 from 26 December 2026.

How long is the train ride?

About 10 minutes, not counting the walk to and from the stations.

Do I need to change trains?

No. Stay on the Downtown Line all the way.

Which platform do I need at Bayfront?

Follow the signs for the Downtown Line platform towards Bukit Panjang. The platform screens show the next train and its destination.

More routes from Bayfront and Bugis

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