Buona Vista MRT Station

Buona Vista MRT station is an interchange in Queenstown, close to the point where North Buona Vista Road meets Commonwealth Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue West. It is served by two lines: the East West Line, where its code is EW21, and the Circle Line, where it carries the code CC22. The East West Line platforms sit above ground, and the second level of that original station now works as the transfer level for passengers changing between the two lines.

Buona Vista on the East West Line map

Buona Vista MRT station at a glance

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

The station sits next to one-north, a business park for companies in biomedical science, infocomm technology and media, so office workers make up a large share of its weekday crowd. Students heading to NTU@one-north and INSEAD Asia use it too, along with residents of the housing around Ghim Moh and Holland Drive. Because two lines meet here, many passengers pass through without leaving the station, simply switching from one line to the other on their way across the island.

History of Buona Vista MRT station

The East West Line station opened on 12 March 1988 as part of the stretch running from Outram Park to Clementi. There were early plans to connect it to a Light Rail Transit line serving nearby residents and students from the National University of Singapore and Singapore Polytechnic, but that line was dropped because it was not considered economically viable. The Circle Line platforms opened on 8 October 2011, and the new exits were placed at the same spot as the original one.

Inside Buona Vista MRT station

Both lines use an island platform, so trains in either direction stop at the same platform, and on each line the doors open on the right. Platform screen doors have been in use on the East West Line since 10 June 2011. On the Circle Line platform, look at the seats: they are arranged as dots in a grid that spells out the station’s name.

The lift shaft at the Circle Line station carries The Tree of Life by Gilles Massot, a digitally edited image of a eucalyptus tree from Kent Ridge Park, and a Comic Connect mural by David Liew shows the area’s history from the 1930s to the 1970s, including the Singapore Motor Club, former military bases and Ghim Moh Estate.

For most visitors, Buona Vista MRT station is a short walk from somewhere to eat, shop or study. The Star Vista is the closest shopping mall, about three minutes away on foot, and Rochester Mall is only a little further. For a cheaper local meal, Holland Drive Market and Food Centre and Ghim Moh Road Market are both within a few minutes’ walk and are popular with residents for hawker food and daily groceries. Those with a bit more time can continue on foot to One Holland Village or Art Works Gallery, each about ten minutes from the station.

Around Buona Vista MRT station

Buona Vista station sits at the edge of the one-north business and research district, surrounded by a mix of commercial, educational and residential uses. Nearby amenities include The Star Vista shopping mall and Rochester Mall, giving residents and workers convenient retail and dining options. The surrounding streets also feature established housing estates with local hawker fare at Holland Drive Market and Food Centre.

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

How to get to Buona Vista by MRT

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

Fares from Buona Vista MRT station

A trip from Buona Vista to Changi Airport (about 29 km) costs S$2.46 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Buona Vista 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 Buona Vista MRT station

• Buona Vista is an interchange station serving both the East West Line and the Circle Line, so plan your route in advance to board the correct line for your destination.
• The Star Vista and Rochester Mall are close enough to reach on foot from the station, making them easy stops without needing additional transport.
• Holland Drive Market and Food Centre and Ghim Moh Road Market are a manageable walk away, though taking a bus can save time during hot or wet weather.
• INSEAD Asia is roughly 15 minutes on foot, so consider taking a bus if you are short on time or travelling during peak hours.

All stations on the East West Line

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

Read the full East West Line guide.

All stations on the Circle Line

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

Read the full Circle Line guide.

Buona Vista MRT station: common questions

Which line is Buona Vista MRT station on?

Buona Vista is on the East West Line and the Circle Line. Its station codes are EW21 and CC22.

Is Buona Vista an interchange station?

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

What time is the first and last train at Buona Vista?

Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Buona Vista a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. East West Line first train 5:19 AM, last train 11:23 PM. Circle Line first train 5:37 AM, last train 11:56 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.

What is near Buona Vista MRT station?

The area around Buona Vista station includes shopping malls such as The Star Vista and Rochester Mall, hawker centres at Holland Drive Market and Food Centre and Ghim Moh Road Market, university campuses at NTU@one-north and INSEAD Asia, Art Works Gallery, and One Holland Village.

Which mall or food centre is closest to Buona Vista station?

The Star Vista is the closest mall, approximately 180 metres away or roughly a 3-minute walk. Holland Drive Market and Food Centre is the nearest food centre, at approximately 360 metres or about a 6-minute walk.

How far is One Holland Village from Buona Vista station?

One Holland Village is approximately 630 metres from Buona Vista station, which is roughly a 10-minute walk. Distances are approximate and actual walking time may vary.

How do I get to Buona Vista from Changi Airport by MRT?

Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Buona Vista (19 stops). About 19 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.

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Plan the rest of the trip

Every station on the East West Line and the Circle 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.