Buona Vista MRT Station

Buona Vista MRT station is an interchange station serving both the East West Line, where it carries the code EW21, and the Circle Line, where it carries the code CC22. It sits in the western part of Singapore, in an area that mixes residential neighbourhoods with research, business, and educational institutions, making it a busy stop for a wide range of commuters throughout the day.

Buona Vista on the East West Line map

East West Line map showing Buona Vista MRT station (EW21)
East West Line highlighted. Buona Vista is EW21 and CC22. To see the station itself highlighted, open the interactive map.

Buona Vista MRT station at a glance

Station codesEW21CC22
LinesEast West Line
Circle Line
Line colourGreen line (East West Line)
Yellow line (Circle Line)
InterchangeYes, change between 2 lines here
Chinese name波那维斯达
Tamil nameபுவன விஸ்தா
Next stations
East West Line: Commonwealth ← Buona Vista → Dover
Circle Line: Holland Village ← Buona Vista → one-north
Train timesEast West Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:19 AM, last train 11:23 PM
Circle Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:37 AM, last train 11:56 PM
Full first and last train guide

See Buona Vista on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.

Passengers can change between the East West Line and the Circle Line here without leaving the paid zone. On the East West Line, the neighbouring stations are Commonwealth towards the city and Dover heading further west. On the Circle Line, Holland Village lies in one direction and one-north in the other. This makes Buona Vista a useful point for reaching several distinct parts of the island with a single interchange.

The area around the station is home to one-north, a large research and business park that includes Fusionopolis and Biopolis, both of which are within reasonable walking distance. The surrounding neighbourhood also features a mix of housing estates and smaller retail options, so the station draws not only office workers and researchers but also residents going about everyday errands.

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.

PlaceTypeDistanceWhy go
The Star VistaShopping mallAbout 180 m (~3 min walk)Visit The Star Vista for retail shops, restaurants and regular outdoor event spaces.
Rochester MallShopping mallAbout 260 m (~4 min walk)Rochester Mall offers a quieter mix of dining and lifestyle retail options.
Holland Drive Market and Food CentreFood centreAbout 360 m (~6 min walk)Holland Drive Market and Food Centre is a popular spot for local hawker meals.
NTU@one-northUniversityAbout 400 m (~7 min walk)NTU@one-north is a university campus serving students and academic visitors.
Ghim Moh Road MarketMarket / hawker centreAbout 440 m (~7 min walk)Ghim Moh Road Market is a neighbourhood market and hawker centre for local food and fresh produce.
Art Works GalleryGalleryAbout 610 m (~10 min walk)Art Works Gallery is a space for viewing and appreciating contemporary art.
One Holland VillageShopping mallAbout 630 m (~10 min walk)One Holland Village is a mixed-use development with shops, dining and lifestyle outlets.
INSEAD AsiaUniversityAbout 920 m (~15 min walk)INSEAD Asia is a postgraduate business school campus for students and conference attendees.

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.

From Changi AirportTake the East West Line from Changi Airport to Buona Vista (19 stops). About 19 stops, no changes.
From OrchardTake the Thomson East Coast Line from Orchard to Caldecott (4 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Caldecott to Buona Vista (4 stops). About 8 stops with 1 change.
From City HallTake the East West Line from City Hall to Buona Vista (8 stops). About 8 stops, no changes.
From Jurong EastTake the East West Line from Jurong East to Buona Vista (3 stops). About 3 stops, no changes.
From WoodlandsTake the North South Line from Woodlands to Jurong East (7 stops), then change to the East West Line from Jurong East to Buona Vista (3 stops). About 10 stops with 1 change.
From HarbourFrontTake the Circle Line from HarbourFront to Buona Vista (7 stops). About 7 stops, no changes.

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.

ToDistanceAdult cardBefore 7.45amFrom 26 Dec 2026
Changi Airportabout 29 km, 19 stopsS$2.46S$1.96S$2.59
Orchardabout 10 km, 8 stopsS$1.86S$1.36S$1.99
City Hallabout 10 km, 8 stopsS$1.86S$1.36S$1.99
Raffles Placeabout 9 km, 7 stopsS$1.82S$1.32S$1.95
Jurong Eastabout 7 km, 3 stopsS$1.68S$1.18S$1.81
Woodlandsabout 22 km, 10 stopsS$2.33S$1.83S$2.46
HarbourFrontabout 9 km, 7 stopsS$1.82S$1.32S$1.95
Marina Bayabout 10 km, 8 stopsS$1.86S$1.36S$1.99

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.

CodeStationInterchange
EW1Pasir RisNone
EW2TampinesEW / DT
EW3SimeiNone
EW4Tanah MerahNone
EW5BedokNone
EW6KembanganNone
EW7EunosNone
EW8Paya LebarCC / EW
EW9AljuniedNone
EW10KallangNone
EW11LavenderNone
EW12BugisDT / EW
EW13City HallEW / NS
EW14Raffles PlaceNS / EW
EW15Tanjong PagarNone
EW16Outram ParkTE / EW / NE
EW17Tiong BahruNone
EW18RedhillNone
EW19QueenstownNone
EW20CommonwealthNone
EW21Buona Vista (you are here)EW / CC
EW22DoverNone
EW23ClementiNone
EW24Jurong EastEW / NS
EW25Chinese GardenNone
EW26LakesideNone
EW27Boon LayNone
EW28PioneerNone
EW29Joo KoonNone
EW30Gul CircleNone
EW31Tuas CrescentNone
EW32Tuas West RoadNone
EW33Tuas LinkNone

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.

CodeStationInterchange
CC1Dhoby GhautNS / NE / CC
CC2Bras BasahNone
CC3EsplanadeNone
CC4PromenadeCC / DT
CC5Nicoll HighwayNone
CC6StadiumNone
CC7MountbattenNone
CC8DakotaNone
CC9Paya LebarCC / EW
CC10MacPhersonCC / DT
CC11Tai SengNone
CC12BartleyNone
CC13SerangoonCC / NE
CC14Lorong ChuanNone
CC15BishanNS / CC
CC16MarymountNone
CC17CaldecottCC / TE
CC19Botanic GardensDT / CC
CC20Farrer RoadNone
CC21Holland VillageNone
CC22Buona Vista (you are here)EW / CC
CC23one-northNone
CC24Kent RidgeNone
CC25Haw Par VillaNone
CC26Pasir PanjangNone
CC27Labrador ParkNone
CC28Telok BlangahNone
CC29HarbourFrontCC / NE
CC30KeppelNone
CC31CantonmentNone
CC32Prince Edward RoadNone

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 September 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.