Marina Bay MRT Station

Marina Bay MRT station is an underground interchange in the Downtown Core district, sitting beneath the junction of Bayfront Avenue and Park Street, a short distance from the waterfront of Marina Bay. Three lines meet here: the North South Line under code NS27, the Circle Line (Marina Bay extension) under code CE2, and the Thomson-East Coast Line under code TE20. Passengers can change between all three at this one station.

Marina Bay on the Circle Line (Marina Bay extension) map

Marina Bay MRT station at a glance

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

On weekdays the station is used mostly by people working in the financial district, especially at Marina Bay Financial Centre and Asia Square Towers 1 and 2, as well as by residents of Marina One Residences and Marina Bay Suites. It also serves offices and venues such as V on Shenton and the Singapore Conference Hall. Downtown station on the Downtown Line is close enough to reach on foot, which gives passengers another option for journeys across the city.

History of Marina Bay MRT station

The station opened on 4 November 1989 and spent 25 years as the southern end of the North South Line, until trains began running on to Marina South Pier in 2014. During construction, workers came across a bomb from the Second World War at the site, and the Singapore Armed Forces Bomb Disposal Unit took it away and detonated it safely elsewhere. Circle Line trains reached the station in January 2012 on a two-station branch from Promenade, and the Thomson-East Coast Line platforms opened on 13 November 2022, making Marina Bay a three-line interchange.

Inside Marina Bay MRT station

Look up above the Circle Line mezzanine and you will see Flowers in Blossom II, a hanging flower sculpture that forms part of the network’s Art-in-Transit programme. On the Circle Line platforms there is a photo series by Nah Yong En called Train Rides on Rainy Days, and the Thomson-East Coast Line area has murals by Tang Ling Nah titled Walking into The Interstitial.

Beyond the daily commute, Marina Bay MRT station is a practical starting point for meals, shopping and museums around the bay. Malaysia Chiak! is roughly a five minute walk away if you want a quick meal, and the Marina One shopping mall takes about the same time to reach.

Design fans can walk to the Red Dot Design Museum in around eight minutes, while Lau Pa Sat, one of the best known food centres in the area, is about 13 minutes on foot. If you are heading for The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, plan for a walk of around 17 minutes, or use the station as a base for exploring several of these places in one trip.

Around Marina Bay MRT station

Marina Bay station sits at the heart of Singapore's central business district, surrounded by major office towers, hotels and financial institutions. The area draws a largely professional crowd on weekdays, with leisure visitors heading to destinations such as The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands and Marina One. Cultural attractions including the Red Dot Design Museum and Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre add variety to this otherwise corporate precinct.

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

How to get to Marina Bay by MRT

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

Fares from Marina Bay MRT station

A trip from Marina Bay to Changi Airport (about 21 km) costs S$2.33 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Marina Bay 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 Marina Bay MRT station

• Marina Bay is an interchange station between the Circle Line and Thomson East Coast Line, so check which line gets you closest to your onward destination before boarding.
• Malaysia Chiak! and Marina One are both roughly a five-minute walk and are among the most convenient options for a quick meal or errand near the station.
• Lau Pa Sat and OUE Downtown are around a 13-minute walk, so allow extra time to reach them, particularly during the midday heat.
• The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands and the Nagore Durgha Indian Muslim Heritage Centre are over one kilometre away by straight line, so consider taking a connecting train or other surface transport rather than walking.

All stations on the Thomson East Coast Line

In order along the line, with Marina Bay marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.

Read the full Thomson East Coast Line guide.

All stations on the North South Line

In order along the line, with Marina Bay marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.

Read the full North South Line guide.

Marina Bay MRT station: common questions

Which line is Marina Bay MRT station on?

Marina Bay is on the Circle Line (Marina Bay extension) and the Thomson East Coast Line and the North South Line. Its station codes are CE2 and TE20 and NS27.

Is Marina Bay an interchange station?

Yes. You can change between the Circle Line (Marina Bay extension) and the Thomson East Coast Line and the North South Line inside the station without leaving the paid area.

What time is the first and last train at Marina Bay?

Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Marina Bay a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Circle Line (Marina Bay extension) first train 5:37 AM, last train 11:56 PM. Thomson East Coast Line first train 5:36 AM, last train 11:42 PM. North South Line first train 5:16 AM, last train 11:48 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.

What is near Marina Bay MRT station?

Nearby places include Marina One shopping mall, Malaysia Chiak! food centre, the Red Dot Design Museum, Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Lau Pa Sat, OUE Downtown, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands and the Nagore Durgha Indian Muslim Heritage Centre. The area is primarily a business and financial district with a mix of dining, retail and cultural attractions.

Which mall or food centre is closest to Marina Bay MRT station?

Malaysia Chiak! food centre is the closest at approximately 300 metres, roughly a five-minute walk. Marina One shopping mall is just slightly further at approximately 330 metres, also around a five-minute walk.

How far is Lau Pa Sat from Marina Bay MRT station?

Lau Pa Sat is approximately 780 metres from Marina Bay station in a straight line, which is roughly a 13-minute walk. Allow additional time if you are travelling during peak hours.

How do I get to Marina Bay from Changi Airport by MRT?

Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Raffles Place (12 stops), then change to the North South Line from Raffles Place to Marina Bay (1 stop). 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 October 2026.

News and guides mentioning Marina Bay

• Getting to Sentosa by public transport: MRT, cable car and monorail 6 Nov 2026
• MRT shopping malls: Direct station connections in Singapore 6 Nov 2026
• Johor-Singapore RTS Link gets 5G: What it means for cross-border riders 6 Nov 2026
• Deepavali Eve Train Extensions: Which Lines Run Later on 8 November 6 Nov 2026

Plan the rest of the trip

Every station on the Circle Line (Marina Bay extension) and the Thomson-East Coast 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.