Bugis MRT Station

Bugis MRT station is an underground interchange in the Bugis district of central Singapore, built beneath the junction of Rochor Road and Victoria Street. It serves two lines: the East West Line, where its code is EW12, and the Downtown Line, where it carries the code DT14. Passengers can change between the two lines inside the station.

Bugis on the Downtown Line map

Bugis MRT station at a glance

Opening date, operator and ridership figures are LTA data as recorded on Wikipedia.

The station is used by a broad mix of people. Shoppers head to the malls that sit almost on top of it, and patients and visitors use it to reach Raffles Hospital. Readers travel through it to the National Library, and tourists pass through on their way to Bugis Street and the historic Kampung Glam area, with its Sultan Mosque, Arab Street and Haji Lane.

History of Bugis MRT station

The stop first appeared in plans under the name Rochore and was later called Victoria. In November 1986 it was renamed after nearby Bugis Street, following a suggestion from the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board. It opened on 18 November 1989 as the starting point of the MRT’s eastern line to Tanah Merah, originally with the code E1, which became EW12 in August 2001. The Downtown Line platforms followed on 22 December 2013.

Inside Bugis MRT station

Bugis MRT station is wheelchair accessible, with wider fare gates and a tactile path of raised studs that guides visually impaired passengers from the entrances to the platforms and between the two lines. The East West Line section was one of the first nine underground stations designated as a Civil Defence shelter and is fitted with steel blast doors. The Downtown Line platforms lie 26 m below ground and are decorated with a diamond motif reflecting Bugis culture. Look out too for Ephemeral by Patrick Chia, the station’s Art-in-Transit artwork.

For most people the station is the stop for shopping and errands in Bugis. Bugis Junction is about a minute’s walk away, Bugis Plus takes around four minutes, and Bugis Street Back Lane is roughly three minutes on foot. Raffles Hospital is a similar three minute walk. Anyone interested in local history can reach the Malay Heritage Centre in about eight minutes, making Bugis MRT station a practical starting point for exploring Kampung Glam.

Around Bugis MRT station

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.

Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.

How to get to Bugis by MRT

Worked out from the network map. Stop counts are station to station and do not include walking or waiting time.

Fares from Bugis MRT station

A trip from Bugis to Changi Airport (about 18 km) costs S$2.20 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Bugis 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.

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 Bugis MRT station

• Bugis is an interchange station serving both the Downtown Line and the East West Line, so plan your journey using whichever line best suits your starting point.
• Bugis Junction is the closest destination to the station and is reachable in about one minute on foot, making it a convenient first stop.
• Places such as the Malay Heritage Centre, Objectifs and the Mint Museum of Toys are roughly seven to eight minutes away on foot, so allow a little extra time to reach them.
• The area can be crowded on weekends and public holidays, so expect slower walking pace along the main streets when heading to attractions like Bugis Street Back Lane.

All stations on the Downtown Line

In order along the line, with Bugis marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.

Read the full Downtown Line guide.

All stations on the East West Line

In order along the line, with Bugis marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.

Read the full East West Line guide.

Bugis MRT station: common questions

Which line is Bugis MRT station on?

Bugis is on the Downtown Line and the East West Line. Its station codes are DT14 and EW12.

Is Bugis an interchange station?

Yes. You can change between the Downtown Line and the East West Line inside the station without leaving the paid area.

What time is the first and last train at Bugis?

Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Bugis a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Downtown Line first train 5:30 AM, last train 11:40 PM. East West Line first train 5:19 AM, last train 11:23 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.

What is near Bugis MRT station?

The station is close to several shopping malls, cultural attractions and a hospital. Nearby places include Bugis Junction, Bugis Plus, Bugis Street Back Lane, Raffles Hospital, the Mint Museum of Toys, Bras Basah Complex, Objectifs and the Malay Heritage Centre.

Which shopping mall is closest to Bugis MRT station?

Bugis Junction is the closest mall, approximately 40 metres from the station and about one minute on foot. Bugis Plus is also nearby at roughly 240 metres, or about four minutes on foot.

How far is the Malay Heritage Centre from Bugis MRT station?

The Malay Heritage Centre is approximately 510 metres from the station, which is roughly an eight-minute walk.

How do I get to Bugis from Changi Airport by MRT?

Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Bugis (10 stops). About 10 stops, no changes.

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 Bugis

• MRT shopping malls: Direct station connections in Singapore 6 Nov 2026
• Guangzhou Metro Expertise Comes to S’pore: What It Means 1 Nov 2026
• Singapore MRT line colours: every line by colour 6 Oct 2026
• シンガポール地下鉄（MRT）路線図 2026（日本語ガイド） 4 Oct 2026

Plan the rest of the trip

Every station on the Downtown Line and the East West 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.

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