How long does it take from Nicoll Highway to Buona Vista by metro?

The journey from Nicoll Highway to Buona Vista takes approximately 48 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 18.52 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Nicoll Highway to Buona Vista?

The token fare from Nicoll Highway to Buona Vista is S$2.11. With a smart card the fare is S$2.01 (save S$0.1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's S$2.01.

Which platform at Nicoll Highway for Buona Vista?

At Nicoll Highway, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Dhoby Ghaut. Look for the electronic board showing "Dhoby Ghaut".

What is the last train from Nicoll Highway to Buona Vista?

The last train from Nicoll Highway towards Dhoby Ghaut departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Buona Vista back towards Nicoll Highway departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Nicoll Highway to Buona Vista?

There are 8 stops between Nicoll Highway and Buona Vista on the Circle Line. The stations are: Nicoll Highway, Promenade.

Nicoll Highway To Buona Vista

ShortestShortest Route

Nicoll Highway

Platform 2·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Promenade

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.06 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00

interchange Promenade — 5 min

Platform 1 · Downtown Line ·Platform 3 Towards Bukit Panjang

+5 min

Promenade

orange interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Bugis

green interchange

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Rochor

+9.98 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Little India

purple interchange

+14.97 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Newton

red interchange

+19.96 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Botanic Gardens

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground12.35 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00

interchange Botanic Gardens — 5 min

Platform 3 · Circle Line ·Platform 1 Towards Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

Botanic Gardens

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Holland Village

+4.23 min

4.23 min · 2.05 km

Buona Vista

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground4.11 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

48 min

Total time

stops

18.52 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Nicoll Highway	05:00	23:00	Towards Dhoby Ghaut
Buona Vista	05:30	00:00	Towards Nicoll Highway

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

S$2.11

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

S$2.01

Save S$0.1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

S$2.01

Save S$0.1 per ride

Use your Singapore MRT smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

2.50 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.15 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~74 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$122

Auto

S$252

Cab

S$458

Estimates for 18.52 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Circle Line

Departure station

Nicoll Highway

underground

Nicoll Highway, Singapore

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Buona Vista

underground

Buona Vista, Singapore

Weekdays: 05:30 – 00:00(Sundays from 05:30)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Buona Vista exit A· one-north♿

Buona Vista exit B· one-north♿

Buona Vista exit C· one-north♿

Buona Vista exit D· one-north♿

Tap in and out with an EZ-Link or SimplyGo card; eating and drinking are not allowed on trains.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store