Geylang Bahru MRT Station
Geylang Bahru MRT station lies beneath Kallang Bahru in Kallang, Singapore, close to that road’s junction with Geylang Bahru, the street from which the station takes its name. It is a stop on the Downtown Line and carries the station code DT24.
Geylang Bahru on the Downtown Line map
Geylang Bahru MRT station at a glance
| Station codes | DT24 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Downtown Line |
| Line colour | Blue line (Downtown Line) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 芽笼峇鲁 |
| Tamil name | கேலாங் பாரு |
| Opened | 21 October 2017 (9 years ago) |
| Operator | SBS Transit |
| Station type | Underground |
| Platforms | 2 (1 island platform) |
| Address | 541 Kallang Bahru, Singapore 339355 |
| Daily ridership | About 5,134 passengers a day (2024) |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | Downtown Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:30 AM, last train 11:40 PM Full first and last train guide |
Opening date, operator and ridership figures are LTA data as recorded on Wikipedia.
See Geylang Bahru on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
The station is fully underground, so passengers go below street level to reach the platforms. The neighbourhood around it is mainly residential, and most people passing through are local residents travelling to work, school or the city. It also serves people heading to Kallang Basin Industrial Estate and the Kallang Basin Swimming Complex, both in the vicinity. Kallang MRT station is a short distance away, and Lorong 1 Geylang Bus Terminal is also in the area.
History of Geylang Bahru MRT station
This stop was first revealed on 20 August 2010 under the working name Kallang Bahru, as one of 16 stations announced for Downtown Line Stage 3. That stretch ran from River Valley, which was later renamed Fort Canning, out to Expo. The Land Transport Authority confirmed the opening date on 31 May 2017, and the station began taking passengers on 21 October 2017.
Inside Geylang Bahru MRT station
The interior has a design modelled on the shape of a leaf. Around the station you will see artworks depicting familiar objects from everyday life, which together form an installation called Constructed Memories by Marianne Yang.
For most visitors and residents, the station is a convenient starting point for food, community activities and a few small art spaces within walking distance. Places worth knowing about include:
- Geylang Bahru Market & Food Centre, a food centre about 210 m away, roughly a 3 minute walk.
- Kolam Ayer Community Club, around 370 m away, about 6 minutes on foot.
- Art Seasons Gallery and 55 Artspace, two galleries about 700 m and 750 m away, each a walk of 11 to 12 minutes.
- James Cook University Singapore, about 820 m away, roughly a 13 minute walk.
If you are simply after a meal, the market and food centre is the closest choice, while Economic Bee Hoon, Rice and Food Loft @10 are further options within about 10 minutes’ walk. Students and staff at James Cook University Singapore may find Geylang Bahru MRT station a practical way to reach the campus. For bus connections, Sims Place Terminal is about 1 km away, around a 17 minute walk.
Around Geylang Bahru MRT station
Geylang Bahru station sits within a predominantly residential neighbourhood made up of public housing estates and light industrial pockets. The area is well served by everyday amenities, with Geylang Bahru Market and Food Centre being a focal point for the local community. Kolam Ayer Community Club adds a civic dimension to the surroundings, catering to residents across the nearby blocks.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geylang Bahru Market & Food Centre | Food centre | About 210 m (~3 min walk) | Visit for local hawker food and fresh market produce in a community setting. |
| Kolam Ayer Community Club | Community club | About 370 m (~6 min walk) | Head here for community programmes, social activities, and resident services. |
| Economic Bee Hoon, Rice | Food centre | About 580 m (~9 min walk) | A neighbourhood food centre offering economical bee hoon and rice dishes. |
| Food Loft @10 | Food centre | About 610 m (~10 min walk) | A food court offering a range of cooked food options for a casual meal. |
| Art Seasons Gallery | Gallery | About 700 m (~11 min walk) | Browse contemporary artworks and exhibitions at this commercial gallery. |
| 55 Artspace | Gallery | About 750 m (~12 min walk) | Explore art studios and creative spaces at this arts cluster. |
| James Cook University Singapore | University | About 820 m (~13 min walk) | A private university campus offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. |
| Sims Place Terminal | Bus interchange | About 1020 m (~17 min walk) | A bus terminal providing onward connections to various parts of Singapore. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Geylang Bahru 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 Tampines (4 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Tampines to Geylang Bahru (8 stops). About 12 stops with 1 change. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Orchard to Outram Park (3 stops), then change to the North East Line from Outram Park to Chinatown (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from Chinatown to Geylang Bahru (5 stops). About 9 stops with 2 changes. |
| From City Hall | Take the East West Line from City Hall to Bugis (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from Bugis to Geylang Bahru (10 stops). About 11 stops with 1 change. |
| From Jurong East | Take the East West Line from Jurong East to Outram Park (8 stops), then change to the North East Line from Outram Park to Chinatown (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from Chinatown to Geylang Bahru (5 stops). About 14 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 Geylang Bahru (2 stops). About 15 stops with 2 changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Chinatown (2 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Chinatown to Geylang Bahru (5 stops). About 7 stops with 1 change. |
Fares from Geylang Bahru MRT station
A trip from Geylang Bahru to Changi Airport (about 19 km) costs S$2.24 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Geylang Bahru 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.
| To | Distance | Adult card | Before 7.45am | From 26 Dec 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changi Airport | about 19 km, 12 stops | S$2.24 | S$1.74 | S$2.37 |
| Orchard | about 10 km, 9 stops | S$1.86 | S$1.36 | S$1.99 |
| City Hall | about 11 km, 11 stops | S$1.90 | S$1.40 | S$2.03 |
| Raffles Place | about 9 km, 8 stops | S$1.82 | S$1.32 | S$1.95 |
| Jurong East | about 20 km, 14 stops | S$2.30 | S$1.80 | S$2.43 |
| Woodlands | about 26 km, 15 stops | S$2.43 | S$1.93 | S$2.56 |
| HarbourFront | about 10 km, 7 stops | S$1.86 | S$1.36 | S$1.99 |
| Marina Bay | about 9 km, 9 stops | S$1.82 | S$1.32 | S$1.95 |
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 Geylang Bahru MRT station
- Geylang Bahru Market and Food Centre is the closest dining option and is comfortably reachable on foot in a few minutes from the station.
- Places beyond roughly 700 metres, such as James Cook University Singapore and Sims Place Terminal, may feel like a long walk, so consider taking a bus from the stops near the station to save time.
- The Downtown Line runs frequently, but during morning and evening peak hours platforms can be busier, so allow a little extra time when travelling to or from the station.
- If you are heading to Sims Place Terminal, it is worth checking whether a bus from the station vicinity will get you there more quickly than walking the approximate kilometre on foot.
All stations on the Downtown Line
In order along the line, with Geylang Bahru marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| DT1 | Bukit Panjang | DT / BP |
| DT2 | Cashew | None |
| DT3 | Hillview | None |
| DT4 | Hume | None |
| DT5 | Beauty World | None |
| DT6 | King Albert Park | None |
| DT7 | Sixth Avenue | None |
| DT8 | Tan Kah Kee | None |
| DT9 | Botanic Gardens | DT / CC |
| DT10 | Stevens | DT / TE |
| DT11 | Newton | NS / DT |
| DT12 | Little India | DT / NE |
| DT13 | Rochor | None |
| DT14 | Bugis | DT / EW |
| DT15 | Promenade | CC / DT |
| DT16 | Bayfront | CE / DT |
| DT17 | Downtown | None |
| DT18 | Telok Ayer | None |
| DT19 | Chinatown | DT / NE |
| DT20 | Fort Canning | None |
| DT21 | Bencoolen | None |
| DT22 | Jalan Besar | None |
| DT23 | Bendemeer | None |
| DT24 | Geylang Bahru (you are here) | None |
| DT25 | Mattar | None |
| DT26 | MacPherson | CC / DT |
| DT27 | Ubi | None |
| DT28 | Kaki Bukit | None |
| DT29 | Bedok North | None |
| DT30 | Bedok Reservoir | None |
| DT31 | Tampines West | None |
| DT32 | Tampines | EW / DT |
| DT33 | Tampines East | None |
| DT34 | Upper Changi | None |
| DT35 | Expo | DT / CG |
Read the full Downtown Line guide.
Geylang Bahru MRT station: common questions
Which line is Geylang Bahru MRT station on?
Geylang Bahru is on the Downtown Line. Its station code is DT24.
Is Geylang Bahru an interchange station?
No. Geylang Bahru 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 Geylang Bahru?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Geylang Bahru a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Downtown Line first train 5:30 AM, last train 11:40 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Geylang Bahru MRT station?
The station is surrounded by several everyday amenities, including Geylang Bahru Market and Food Centre at approximately 210 metres, Kolam Ayer Community Club at approximately 370 metres, and a number of food centres and galleries within roughly 600 to 750 metres. James Cook University Singapore is also reachable at approximately 820 metres.
Which food centre is closest to Geylang Bahru station?
Geylang Bahru Market and Food Centre is the closest, at approximately 210 metres from the station, which is around a 3-minute walk.
How far is James Cook University Singapore from Geylang Bahru station?
James Cook University Singapore is approximately 820 metres from the station in a straight line, which is roughly a 13-minute walk.
How do I get to Geylang Bahru from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Tampines (4 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Tampines to Geylang Bahru (8 stops). About 12 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 October 2026.
News and guides mentioning Geylang Bahru
- シンガポール地下鉄（MRT）路線図 2026（日本語ガイド） 4 Oct 2026
- Downtown Line Map 11 Aug 2023
- Tamil 11 Aug 2023
- MRT Map Chinese 11 Aug 2023
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.
Exits and buses at Geylang Bahru station
Geylang Bahru has 2 mapped exits (A to B). The letters match the signs inside the station; the landmark beside each one is the closest mapped place to that entrance, so pick the exit that comes up nearest to where you are going.
- Exit A
- Exit B
Bus stops within 250 m of Geylang Bahru station
| Bus stop | Stop code | Services | From station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blk 73/Geylang Bahru Station | 60221 | 26, 61, 107, 107M, 140, 853, 853M | 145 m |
| Opposite Blk 82 | 80299 | 140, 175 | 215 m |
| Kallang Basin Swimming Complex | 60069 | 23, 966 | 218 m |
| Blk 82 | 80291 | 140, 175 | 220 m |
| Before Geylang Bahru Station | 60031 | 26, 61, 107, 107M, 175, 853, 853M | 223 m |
| Blk 68 | 60229 | 26, 61, 107, 107M, 140, 853, 853M | 230 m |
Exits and bus services come from OpenStreetMap and can change when roads or routes are revised; check the board at the stop or the operator app before relying on a service late at night. For the nearest station to where you are now, use the MRT near me finder.
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