Orchard to Marina Bay by MRT

Quick answer: Take the North South Line (towards Marina South Pier) to Marina Bay. That is 5 stops with no change of train, about 15 minutes on the train, and the adult card fare is S$1.59.

Step by step from Orchard to Marina Bay

At Orchard board the North South Line towards Marina South Pier and ride 5 stops to Marina Bay.

This is a direct ride on one line, so once you are on the train you can stay seated until Marina Bay. Station codes: Orchard is TE14/NS22 and Marina Bay is CE2/TE20/NS27. See the interactive MRT map to check the route on the network.

Fare from Orchard to Marina Bay

Fare type	Adult card fare
Standard adult fare (card, contactless or phone wallet)	S$1.59
Early bird, tapping in before 7.45am on a weekday	S$1.09
From 26 December 2026, after the announced fare rise	S$1.72

The fare is based on the 5.2 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 15 minutes on the train from Orchard to Marina Bay. 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 North South Line runs from about 5:16 AM until about 11:48 PM at its first station. 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: Marina Bay to Orchard

At Marina Bay board the North South Line towards Jurong East and ride 5 stops to Orchard.

The return trip takes about 15 minutes and costs the same S$1.59.

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 Orchard 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 Orchard to Marina Bay?

5 stops on the North South Line with no change.

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

S$1.59 for an adult paying by card or phone, S$1.09 before 7.45am on weekdays, and S$1.72 from 26 December 2026.

How long is the train ride?

About 15 minutes, not counting the walk to and from the stations.

Do I need to change trains?

No. Stay on the North South Line all the way.

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 Marina Bay

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