Downtown MRT Station
Downtown station is a stop on the Downtown Line, carrying the station code DT17. It sits in the heart of Singapore's central business district, serving the dense mix of offices, financial institutions, and commercial buildings that make up the Raffles Place and Shenton Way area. The station brings workers and visitors directly into one of the city's most active commercial districts without the need to change trains.
Downtown on the Downtown Line map
Downtown station at a glance
| Station codes | DT17 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Downtown Line |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 市中心 |
| Tamil name | டௌன்டவுன் |
| 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 Downtown on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Downtown station is not an interchange, so passengers needing connections to other MRT lines will have to travel to a neighbouring station. Bayfront station, one stop away, connects to the Circle Line, giving access to destinations across the island including Marina Bay Sands and the Botanic Gardens. In the other direction, Telok Ayer station is the next stop and remains on the Downtown Line, serving the older commercial streets south of the CBD core.
The station sits within walking distance of the Shenton Way financial corridor, where rows of office towers and corporate headquarters line the streets. The surrounding area is primarily a working environment of banks, law firms, and professional services, with a scattering of coffee shops and lunch spots serving the daytime crowd. Those on foot can also reach the edges of the Tanjong Pagar district, where older shophouses sit alongside newer commercial developments.
Around Downtown station
Downtown MRT station sits within the Downtown Core planning area, one of Singapore's principal commercial and financial districts. The immediate surroundings are dominated by office towers, banks, and financial institutions, making the station busy primarily with office workers on weekday mornings and evenings. Marina Bay Sands, the bay waterfront, and Raffles Place are all within close reach, drawing a steady mix of tourists and business visitors. On foot the area feels polished and largely car-free along the waterfront promenade, though the office streets can feel quiet at weekends.
| Place | Type | Why go |
|---|---|---|
| Marina Bay Financial Centre | Attraction | A major complex of office towers and retail podium at the heart of Singapore's financial district, directly accessible from the station. |
| One Raffles Quay | Attraction | A prominent twin-tower office and retail complex popular with financial sector workers seeking lunch options and services. |
| The Sail @ Marina Bay | Attraction | A well-known residential and retail address fronting Marina Bay, a short walk from the station along the waterfront promenade. |
| Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade | Park | A continuous pedestrian promenade around Marina Bay offering open waterfront views and a pleasant walking environment. |
| Clifford Centre | Shopping mall | A commercial building with shops and food outlets near Raffles Place, convenient for workers in the financial district. |
| Lau Pa Sat (Telok Ayer Market) | Hawker centre | A historic Victorian cast-iron market building converted into a popular hawker centre, within walking distance and widely regarded as a landmark dining destination. |
How to get to Downtown 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 Bugis (10 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Bugis to Downtown (3 stops). About 13 stops with 1 change. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to Newton (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from Newton to Downtown (6 stops). About 7 stops with 1 change. |
| From City Hall | Take the East West Line from City Hall to Bugis (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from Bugis to Downtown (3 stops). About 4 stops with 1 change. |
| From Jurong East | Take the East West Line from Jurong East to Bugis (12 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Bugis to Downtown (3 stops). About 15 stops with 1 change. |
| From Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Woodlands to Stevens (8 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Stevens to Downtown (7 stops). About 15 stops with 1 change. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Chinatown (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from Chinatown to Downtown (2 stops). About 3 stops with 1 change. |
Tips for using Downtown station
- The station is most crowded during weekday morning and evening rush hours due to the dense concentration of office buildings in the immediate vicinity; travelling mid-morning or early afternoon is noticeably more comfortable.
- Lifts are available at the station for passengers with pushchairs or mobility needs; check signage on arrival for the most direct accessible route to street level.
- Sheltered walkways connect the station to nearby office complexes such as Marina Bay Financial Centre, allowing you to reach several buildings without exposure to rain or direct sun.
- For the waterfront promenade and Marina Bay Sands, surface exits lead directly towards the bay; follow pedestrian signs as the walk takes roughly five to ten minutes.
All stations on the Downtown Line
In order along the line, with Downtown 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 (you are here) | – |
| DT18 | Telok Ayer | – |
| DT19 | Chinatown | DT / NE |
| DT20 | Fort Canning | – |
| DT21 | Bencoolen | – |
| DT22 | Jalan Besar | – |
| DT23 | Bendemeer | – |
| 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.
Downtown station: common questions
Which line is Downtown MRT station on?
Downtown is on the Downtown Line. Its station code is DT17.
Is Downtown an interchange station?
No. Downtown 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 Downtown?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Downtown 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.
Is Marina Bay Sands accessible from Downtown MRT station?
Marina Bay Sands is reachable on foot from Downtown station via the waterfront promenade, taking roughly ten minutes. There is no direct underground link, so you will walk at street level or along the covered pedestrian paths near the bay.
Is there a hawker centre near Downtown MRT station?
Lau Pa Sat, also known as Telok Ayer Market, is the best-known hawker centre within walking distance. It is a heritage market building offering a wide range of local food stalls and is popular with office workers at lunch and in the evenings.
What is the area around Downtown MRT station mainly used for?
The area is predominantly a commercial and financial district occupied by major banks, law firms, and corporate offices. It is busiest on weekday working hours and quieter at weekends. The adjacent waterfront draws tourists and residents for leisure walks along the bay.
How do I get to Downtown from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Bugis (10 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Bugis to Downtown (3 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 September 2026.
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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.