Bendemeer MRT Station
Bendemeer MRT station is an underground station on the Downtown Line, numbered DT23, in the area east of Rochor. Despite its name, the station does not sit beneath Bendemeer Road. Its platforms lie under Kallang Bahru, so passengers heading for Bendemeer Road itself should expect a short walk once they reach street level.
Bendemeer on the Downtown Line map
Bendemeer MRT station at a glance
| Station codes | DT23 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Downtown Line |
| Line colour | Blue line (Downtown Line) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 明地迷亚 |
| Tamil name | பெண்டிமியர் |
| Opened | 21 October 2017 (9 years ago) |
| Operator | SBS Transit |
| Station type | Underground |
| Platforms | 2 (1 island platform) |
| Address | 11 Kallang Bahru, Singapore 339356 |
| Daily ridership | About 4,219 passengers a day (2024) |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | Downtown Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:30 AM, last train 11:40 PM Full first and last train guide |
Opening date, operator and ridership figures are LTA data as recorded on Wikipedia.
See Bendemeer on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
The station mainly serves people who work in or visit the commercial buildings around Lavender Street and the industrial estates along Kallang Avenue. Residents of the surrounding neighbourhood also use it for daily trips on the Downtown Line. Lavender and Boon Keng stations are both within close reach, as is Jalan Besar Stadium, one of the best-known landmarks in this part of the city.
History of Bendemeer MRT station
When the stations for the third stage of the Downtown Line were unveiled on 20 August 2010, this stop appeared under the working name Jalan Besar station before later taking the Bendemeer name. The Land Transport Authority confirmed the opening date at the end of May 2017, and Bendemeer MRT station welcomed its first passengers on 21 October that year. Riders may be surprised to learn that the tunnels running to the neighbouring stations pass beneath old pre-war shophouses along Jalan Besar Road, so the tunnelling had to be closely controlled to protect the buildings above.
For everyday use, Bendemeer MRT station is a practical choice for meals, shopping, sport and hospital visits in the Kallang Bahru and Jalan Besar area. Thye Guan Eating House is about a 4 minute walk away, which makes it an easy option for a quick local meal. Aperia Mall can be reached in around 7 minutes on foot and is useful for errands and shopping close to the station. Sports fans can walk to Jalan Besar Stadium in roughly 8 minutes. People visiting patients at Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital will find it about 10 minutes away on foot. The full list of nearby places, with walking times, appears further down this page.
Around Bendemeer MRT station
Bendemeer station sits in a mixed neighbourhood of older residential blocks, light commercial activity and community facilities. The area is home to places such as Aperia Mall and the historic Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital, reflecting a blend of everyday amenities and longstanding community institutions. Jalan Besar Stadium nearby adds a sporting character to this part of central Singapore.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetic Art Gallery | Gallery | About 170 m (~3 min walk) | Visit for browsing local and contemporary artwork in a gallery setting. |
| Thye Guan Eating House | Food centre | About 260 m (~4 min walk) | Head here for a casual, affordable meal at a traditional eating house. |
| Thekchen Choling | Place of worship | About 310 m (~5 min walk) | A Tibetan Buddhist centre welcoming visitors interested in meditation and dharma. |
| Aperia Mall | Shopping mall | About 400 m (~7 min walk) | A neighbourhood mall with retail shops and dining options. |
| Jalan Besar Stadium | Stadium | About 500 m (~8 min walk) | A community stadium suitable for watching or participating in local sports events. |
| Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital | Hospital | About 590 m (~10 min walk) | A charitable hospital serving the community, particularly the elderly. |
| Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital Heritage Gallery | Museum | About 650 m (~11 min walk) | Explore the heritage and history of this long-established charitable institution. |
| City Square Mall | Shopping mall | About 730 m (~12 min walk) | A larger shopping mall offering a wide range of retail, dining and lifestyle options. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Bendemeer by MRT
Worked out from the network map. Stop counts are station to station and do not include walking or waiting time.
| From Changi Airport | Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Tampines (4 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Tampines to Bendemeer (9 stops). About 13 stops with 1 change. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Orchard to Outram Park (3 stops), then change to the North East Line from Outram Park to Chinatown (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from Chinatown to Bendemeer (4 stops). About 8 stops with 2 changes. |
| From City Hall | Take the East West Line from City Hall to Bugis (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from Bugis to Bendemeer (9 stops). About 10 stops with 1 change. |
| From Jurong East | Take the East West Line from Jurong East to Outram Park (8 stops), then change to the North East Line from Outram Park to Chinatown (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from Chinatown to Bendemeer (4 stops). About 13 stops with 2 changes. |
| From Woodlands | Take the North South Line from Woodlands to Bishan (8 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Bishan to MacPherson (5 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from MacPherson to Bendemeer (3 stops). About 16 stops with 2 changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Chinatown (2 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Chinatown to Bendemeer (4 stops). About 6 stops with 1 change. |
Fares from Bendemeer MRT station
A trip from Bendemeer to Changi Airport (about 20 km) costs S$2.27 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Bendemeer to the main hubs, the early bird fare for journeys that start before 7.45am on weekdays, and the fare that applies from 26 December 2026.
| To | Distance | Adult card | Before 7.45am | From 26 Dec 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changi Airport | about 20 km, 13 stops | S$2.27 | S$1.77 | S$2.40 |
| Orchard | about 8 km, 8 stops | S$1.75 | S$1.25 | S$1.88 |
| City Hall | about 10 km, 10 stops | S$1.86 | S$1.36 | S$1.99 |
| Raffles Place | about 7 km, 7 stops | S$1.75 | S$1.25 | S$1.88 |
| Jurong East | about 19 km, 13 stops | S$2.24 | S$1.74 | S$2.37 |
| Woodlands | about 28 km, 16 stops | S$2.44 | S$1.94 | S$2.57 |
| HarbourFront | about 8 km, 6 stops | S$1.75 | S$1.25 | S$1.88 |
| Marina Bay | about 7 km, 8 stops | S$1.75 | S$1.25 | S$1.88 |
Estimated from the route distance between stations and the Public Transport Council fare table in force from 27 December 2025. The exact fare can differ by one band. Cash fares are higher. Use the fare calculator for any other journey, or check your fare on the SimplyGo app.
Tips for using Bendemeer MRT station
- Aesthetic Art Gallery, Thye Guan Eating House and Thekchen Choling are all within a short walk of roughly five minutes or less, making them easy to reach on foot.
- Aperia Mall and Jalan Besar Stadium are a moderate walk away; allow around seven to eight minutes and wear comfortable shoes if the weather is warm.
- Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital, its Heritage Gallery and City Square Mall are further afield at ten minutes or more on foot, so consider taking a bus if you prefer a shorter walk.
- During morning and evening peak hours the station can be busier than usual, so allow a little extra time when planning your journey.
All stations on the Downtown Line
In order along the line, with Bendemeer marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| DT1 | Bukit Panjang | DT / BP |
| DT2 | Cashew | None |
| DT3 | Hillview | None |
| DT4 | Hume | None |
| DT5 | Beauty World | None |
| DT6 | King Albert Park | None |
| DT7 | Sixth Avenue | None |
| DT8 | Tan Kah Kee | None |
| DT9 | Botanic Gardens | DT / CC |
| DT10 | Stevens | DT / TE |
| DT11 | Newton | NS / DT |
| DT12 | Little India | DT / NE |
| DT13 | Rochor | None |
| DT14 | Bugis | DT / EW |
| DT15 | Promenade | CC / DT |
| DT16 | Bayfront | CE / DT |
| DT17 | Downtown | None |
| DT18 | Telok Ayer | None |
| DT19 | Chinatown | DT / NE |
| DT20 | Fort Canning | None |
| DT21 | Bencoolen | None |
| DT22 | Jalan Besar | None |
| DT23 | Bendemeer (you are here) | None |
| DT24 | Geylang Bahru | None |
| DT25 | Mattar | None |
| DT26 | MacPherson | CC / DT |
| DT27 | Ubi | None |
| DT28 | Kaki Bukit | None |
| DT29 | Bedok North | None |
| DT30 | Bedok Reservoir | None |
| DT31 | Tampines West | None |
| DT32 | Tampines | EW / DT |
| DT33 | Tampines East | None |
| DT34 | Upper Changi | None |
| DT35 | Expo | DT / CG |
Read the full Downtown Line guide.
Bendemeer MRT station: common questions
Which line is Bendemeer MRT station on?
Bendemeer is on the Downtown Line. Its station code is DT23.
Is Bendemeer an interchange station?
No. Bendemeer is served by the Downtown Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What time is the first and last train at Bendemeer?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Bendemeer a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Downtown Line first train 5:30 AM, last train 11:40 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Bendemeer MRT station?
The area around Bendemeer station includes Aesthetic Art Gallery, Thye Guan Eating House, Thekchen Choling, Aperia Mall, Jalan Besar Stadium, Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital and City Square Mall, all within an approximate twelve-minute walk.
Which shopping mall is closest to Bendemeer MRT station?
Aperia Mall is the closest mall, at approximately 400 metres or roughly a seven-minute walk. City Square Mall is further away at approximately 730 metres, or around twelve minutes on foot.
How far is Jalan Besar Stadium from Bendemeer MRT station?
Jalan Besar Stadium is approximately 500 metres from the station, which is roughly an eight-minute walk. Note that all distances are approximate straight-line measurements.
How do I get to Bendemeer from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Tampines (4 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Tampines to Bendemeer (9 stops). About 13 stops with 1 change.
Sources: station codes, line colours and interchanges from the LTA rail system map; operating hours from SMRT and SBS Transit. Last reviewed October 2026.
News and guides mentioning Bendemeer
- シンガポール地下鉄（MRT）路線図 2026（日本語ガイド） 4 Oct 2026
- Jaywalkers Fined S$50 Near Boon Keng MRT: What You Need to Know 19 Jul 2026
- Downtown Line Map 11 Aug 2023
- Tamil 11 Aug 2023
Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the Downtown Line is listed on its line guide, with the full route and interchanges. For times, see the first and last train guide, and for the whole network in one view use the interactive Singapore MRT map or the PDF map.
Exits and buses at Bendemeer station
Bendemeer has 1 mapped exit. The letters match the signs inside the station; the landmark beside each one is the closest mapped place to that entrance, so pick the exit that comes up nearest to where you are going.
- Exit A
Bus stops within 250 m of Bendemeer station
| Bus stop | Stop code | Services | From station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bendemeer Station Exit A | 60011 | 61, 107, 107M, 175, 961, 961M | 48 m |
| Bendemeer Station Exit B | 60019 | 61, 107, 107M, 175, 961, 961M | 66 m |
| Opposite Arc 380 | 07359 | 13, 67, 133, 141, 145 | 219 m |
| Before Lavender Street | 60099 | 13, 21, 21A, 23, 64, 65, 125, 130, 133, 139, 147, 147A, 857, 857B | 229 m |
| Before Kallang Bahru | 07361 | 13, 67, 133, 141, 145 | 236 m |
| Arc 380 | 07351 | 13, 67, 133, 141, 145 | 246 m |
Exits and bus services come from OpenStreetMap and can change when roads or routes are revised; check the board at the stop or the operator app before relying on a service late at night. For the nearest station to where you are now, use the MRT near me finder.
Places to visit from Bendemeer station
See every guide on how to get to Singapore's attractions, hospitals and malls by MRT, with routes and fares from Changi Airport, Orchard and the city.