Geylang Bahru MRT Station
Geylang Bahru MRT station is a station on the Downtown Line, carrying the station code DT24. It is not an interchange station. The station serves a largely residential part of the Geylang Bahru area, a mature housing estate in the central-north part of Singapore made up primarily of HDB flats and the everyday amenities that accompany them.
Geylang Bahru on the Downtown Line map
Geylang Bahru station at a glance
| Station codes | DT24 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Downtown Line |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 芽笼峇鲁 |
| Tamil name | கேலாங் பாரு |
| 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 Geylang Bahru on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
From Geylang Bahru, you can travel directly along the Downtown Line to the neighbouring stations of Bendemeer to the west and Mattar to the east. Neither of these is an interchange station either, but continuing further along the line in either direction gives you access to interchanges connecting to the North South, East West, Circle, and other MRT lines, allowing you to reach most parts of Singapore with a single transfer.
The station sits close to the Geylang Bahru neighbourhood itself, with HDB blocks, a wet market, and local food options within walking distance. The surrounding streets have a quiet, everyday character typical of an established residential estate in this part of Singapore. If you are not visiting for a specific errand in the neighbourhood, the Downtown Line makes it straightforward to continue your journey elsewhere.
Around Geylang Bahru 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 Paya Lebar (6 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Paya Lebar to MacPherson (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from MacPherson to Geylang Bahru (2 stops). About 9 stops with 2 changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to Dhoby Ghaut (2 stops), then change to the North East Line from Dhoby Ghaut to Chinatown (2 stops), 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 Paya Lebar (5 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Paya Lebar to MacPherson (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from MacPherson to Geylang Bahru (2 stops). About 8 stops with 2 changes. |
| From Jurong East | Take the East West Line from Jurong East to Buona Vista (3 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Buona Vista to MacPherson (11 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from MacPherson to Geylang Bahru (2 stops). About 16 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 (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from Chinatown to Geylang Bahru (5 stops). About 6 stops with 1 change. |
Tips for using Geylang Bahru 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 | – |
| 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 | – |
| DT18 | Telok Ayer | – |
| DT19 | Chinatown | DT / NE |
| DT20 | Fort Canning | – |
| DT21 | Bencoolen | – |
| DT22 | Jalan Besar | – |
| DT23 | Bendemeer | – |
| DT24 | Geylang Bahru (you are here) | – |
| 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.
Geylang Bahru 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 11:35 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 Paya Lebar (6 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Paya Lebar to MacPherson (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from MacPherson to Geylang Bahru (2 stops). About 9 stops with 2 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.
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.