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How to get from Tiong Bahru (EW17) to Main Building by metro?

By metro

To get from Tiong Bahru (EW17) to Main Building in Southwest, take the EAST WEST LINE metro from Tiong Bahru (EW17) station to Buona Vista (CC22|EW21) station. Next, take the CIRCLE LINE metro from Buona Vista (CC22|EW21) station to Kent Ridge (CC24) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is SGD1.49.

21minSGD1.49
Metro - EAST WEST LINE
Metro - CIRCLE LINE
Walk to Main Building
Leaves from Tiong Bahru (EW17)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Tiong Bahru (EW17)
  • 2
    Metro - EAST WEST LINE
    Wait for metro
    EAST WEST LINE
    ② Joo Koon
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Buona Vista (CC22|EW21)
    8 min
  • 4
    Metro - CIRCLE LINE
    Wait for metro
    CIRCLE LINE
    ⑨ Harbourfront
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Kent Ridge (CC24)
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to Main Building
    Walk to
    Main Building
    Medical Drive
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

Take one direct bus from Tiong Bahru (EW17) to Main Building in Southwest: take the 33 bus from Tiong Bahru Rd - Opp Tiong Bahru Stn (10161) station to Buona Vista Flyover - 5 Sci Pk Dr (18101) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is SGD1.40.

33minSGD1.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3333
Walk to Main Building
Leaves from Tiong Bahru Rd - Opp Tiong Bahru Stn (10161)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tiong Bahru Rd - Opp Tiong Bahru Stn (10161)
    ID 10161
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Kent Ridge Ter
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buona Vista Flyover - 5 Sci Pk Dr (18101)
    ID 18101
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to Main Building
    Walk to
    Main Building
    Medical Drive
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Tiong Bahru (EW17) to Main Building

The distance between Tiong Bahru (EW17), Southwest and Main Building, Southwest is approximately 6.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 21 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tiong Bahru (EW17) to Main Building by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Southwest – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Tiong Bahru (EW17)

Tiong Bahru (EW17) is located at Tiong Bahru (EW17), Southwest and the nearest public transport station is Tiong Bahru Rd - Tiong Bahru Stn (10169).

Metro stations close to Tiong Bahru (EW17):

  • Great World (Te15)
  • Havelock (Te16)
  • Outram Park (EW16|NE3)

Bus stations close to Tiong Bahru (EW17):

  • Tiong Bahru Rd - Tiong Bahru Stn (10169)
  • Tiong Bahru Rd - Opp Tiong Bahru Stn (10161)
  • Tiong Bahru Rd - Ctrl Green Condo (10151)

Public transport stations close to Main Building, Southwest

Main Building is located at Medical Drive, Southwest and the nearest public transport station is Buona Vista Flyover - 5 Sci Pk Dr (18101).

Metro stations close to Main Building:

  • Haw Par Villa (CC25)
  • Buona Vista (CC22|EW21)
  • Kent Ridge (CC24)

Bus stations close to Main Building:

  • Buona Vista Flyover - 5 Sci Pk Dr (18101)
  • Lower Kent Ridge Rd - Nuh (18221)
  • Nuhs Tower Block

By bus

Take one direct bus from Tiong Bahru (EW17) to Main Building in Southwest: take the 33 bus from Tiong Bahru Rd - Opp Tiong Bahru Stn (10161) station to Buona Vista Flyover - 5 Sci Pk Dr (18101) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is SGD1.40.

33minSGD1.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3333
Walk to Main Building
Leaves from Tiong Bahru Rd - Opp Tiong Bahru Stn (10161)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tiong Bahru Rd - Opp Tiong Bahru Stn (10161)
    ID 10161
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Kent Ridge Ter
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buona Vista Flyover - 5 Sci Pk Dr (18101)
    ID 18101
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to Main Building
    Walk to
    Main Building
    Medical Drive
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tiong Bahru (EW17) to Main Building?

    The fastest way takes 21 minutes, using Bus line EAST WEST LINE, Bus line CIRCLE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tiong Bahru (EW17) to Main Building?

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Bus line 33.

  • Is there a direct metro between Tiong Bahru (EW17) and Main Building?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 21 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Tiong Bahru (EW17) to Main Building?

    The EAST WEST LINE metro line goes from ② Joo Koon station near Tiong Bahru (EW17) in Singapore to Buona Vista (CC22|EW21) station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Main Building station near Main Building in Southwest.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tiong Bahru (EW17) to Main Building by metro?

    The total travel time between Tiong Bahru (EW17) in Singapore and Main Building in Southwest by metro is about 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Tiong Bahru (EW17) to get to Main Building?

    Get on the EAST WEST LINE metro from the ② Joo Koon station near Tiong Bahru (EW17) in Singapore.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Tiong Bahru (EW17) and Main Building?

    Get off the metro at the Main Building station, which is closest to Main Building in Southwest.

  • When is the last bus from Tiong Bahru (EW17) to Main Building?

    The last bus from Tiong Bahru (EW17) in Singapore to Main Building in Southwest is the Bedok Int ↔ Kent Ridge Ter line. It leaves the Tiong Bahru Rd - Opp Tiong Bahru Stn (10161) stop at 15:20.

  • How much is the metro fare from Tiong Bahru (EW17) to Main Building?

    The ride from Tiong Bahru (EW17) to Main Building costs SGD1.49.

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