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Bishan to Esplanade Metro Route

10 stations1 interchange9.3 km~19 min
Board North–South Line towards Marina South Pier
Bishan
Braddell
Toa Payoh
Novena
Newton
Orchard
Somerset
Dhoby Ghaut
Change to Circle Line towards HarbourFront
Dhoby Ghaut
Bras Basah
Esplanade

Route Summary

Travel from Bishan to Esplanade on North–South Line, Circle Line. You will make 1 interchange along the way, covering approximately 9.3 km in around 19 min.

Return: Esplanade → Bishan
  1. 1
    Start at Bishan Metro Station.
  2. 2
    Board the North–South Line towards Marina South Pier
    Ride 7 stops to Dhoby Ghaut.
    Change lines here
  3. 3
    Board the Circle Line towards HarbourFront
    Ride 2 stops to Esplanade.
  4. Arrive at Esplanade Metro Station. You have reached your destination.
Return: Esplanade → Bishan

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Bishan to Esplanade — Frequently Asked Questions

There are 10 stations on the route from Bishan to Esplanade, including the origin and destination.

You need to make 1 interchange to travel from Bishan to Esplanade, using North–South Line and Circle Line.

The distance from Bishan to Esplanade is approximately 9.3 km by Metro.

The estimated journey time from Bishan to Esplanade is approximately 19 minutes.

You can travel from Bishan to Esplanade via North–South Line and Circle Line on the Singapore MRT.

To travel in the reverse direction from Esplanade to Bishan, follow the same route in the opposite direction. The journey takes approximately 19 minutes.
Origin Gates

Bishan

Gate A Junction 8
Gate B Mount Alvernia Hospital / Catholic High
Gate C Raffles Institution
Gate D Bus Interchange / Stadium
Destination Gates

Esplanade

Gate A Suntec City / Raffles Boulevard
Gate B Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
Gate C Marina Square / Millenia Walk