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Esplanade to Bishan Metro Route

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

Route Summary

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

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

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Esplanade to Bishan — Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

Esplanade

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

Bishan

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