Bendemeer MRT Station
Bendemeer MRT station is a station on the Downtown Line, carrying the station code DT23. It sits in a predominantly residential part of central Singapore, serving the Bendemeer and Whampoa area. The surrounding neighbourhood is made up largely of public housing estates alongside light industrial and commercial activity, making the station useful for daily commuters travelling to and from home rather than a major business or tourist destination.
Bendemeer on the Downtown Line map
Bendemeer station at a glance
| Station codes | DT23 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Downtown Line |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 明地迷亚 |
| Tamil name | பெண்டிமியர் |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | Downtown Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:30 AM, last train 11:35 PM Full first and last train guide |
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 is not an interchange, so passengers needing to switch lines will have to travel to a connecting station. On the Downtown Line, the two neighbouring stations are Jalan Besar to the west and Geylang Bahru to the east. From Jalan Besar, travellers can change to the Circle Line, giving access to a broader range of destinations across the network without needing to return to the city centre first.
The area around Bendemeer station is a quiet, lived-in neighbourhood with provision shops, coffee shops, and local eateries typical of a Singaporean HDB estate. Whampoa Market and Food Centre, a well-established hawker centre popular with locals, is within reasonable walking distance of the station. Beyond that, the surrounding streets offer a glimpse of everyday residential Singapore, with parks and community facilities scattered through the estate.
Around Bendemeer 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 Paya Lebar (6 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Paya Lebar to MacPherson (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from MacPherson to Bendemeer (3 stops). About 10 stops with 2 changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to Dhoby Ghaut (2 stops), then change to the North East Line from Dhoby Ghaut to Chinatown (2 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Chinatown to Bendemeer (4 stops). About 8 stops with 2 changes. |
| From City Hall | Take the North South Line from City Hall to Dhoby Ghaut (1 stop), then change to the North East Line from Dhoby Ghaut to Chinatown (2 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Chinatown to Bendemeer (4 stops). About 7 stops with 2 changes. |
| From Jurong East | Take the East West Line from Jurong East to Buona Vista (3 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Buona Vista to MacPherson (11 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from MacPherson to Bendemeer (3 stops). About 17 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 (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from Chinatown to Bendemeer (4 stops). About 5 stops with 1 change. |
Tips for using Bendemeer 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 | – |
| DT3 | Hillview | – |
| DT5 | Beauty World | – |
| DT6 | King Albert Park | – |
| DT7 | Sixth Avenue | – |
| DT8 | Tan Kah Kee | – |
| DT9 | Botanic Gardens | DT / CC |
| DT10 | Stevens | DT / TE |
| DT11 | Newton | NS / DT |
| DT12 | Little India | DT / NE |
| DT13 | Rochor | – |
| DT14 | Bugis | DT / EW |
| DT15 | Promenade | CC / DT |
| DT16 | Bayfront | CE / DT |
| DT17 | Downtown | – |
| DT18 | Telok Ayer | – |
| DT19 | Chinatown | DT / NE |
| DT20 | Fort Canning | – |
| DT21 | Bencoolen | – |
| DT22 | Jalan Besar | – |
| DT23 | Bendemeer (you are here) | – |
| DT24 | Geylang Bahru | – |
| DT25 | Mattar | – |
| DT26 | MacPherson | CC / DT |
| DT27 | Ubi | – |
| DT28 | Kaki Bukit | – |
| DT29 | Bedok North | – |
| DT30 | Bedok Reservoir | – |
| DT31 | Tampines West | – |
| DT32 | Tampines | EW / DT |
| DT33 | Tampines East | – |
| DT34 | Upper Changi | – |
| DT35 | Expo | DT / CG |
Read the full Downtown Line guide.
Bendemeer 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 11:35 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 Paya Lebar (6 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Paya Lebar to MacPherson (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from MacPherson to Bendemeer (3 stops). About 10 stops with 2 changes.
Sources: station codes, line colours and interchanges from the LTA rail system map; operating hours from SMRT and SBS Transit. Last reviewed September 2026.
News and guides mentioning Bendemeer
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.