How to get from Novena to Merlion by MRT & LRT, bus and metro?

Novena to Merlion map

From Novena to Merlion by MRT & LRT, bus and metro

To get from Novena to Merlion in Southwest, you’ll need to take one bus line, one metro line and one MRT & LRT line: take the 851 bus from Thomson Rd - Opp Novena Lodge (50049) station to Bt Timah Rd - Little India Stn (40019) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTH EAST LINE metro and finally take the SENTOSA EXPRESS MRT & LRT from Vivocity Station station to Imbiah Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is SGD5.63.

45minSGD5.63
Walk to bus station
Bus - 851851
Metro - NORTH EAST LINE
MRT & LRT - SENTOSA EXPRESS
Walk to Merlion
Leaves from Thomson Rd - Opp Novena Lodge (50049)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thomson Rd - Opp Novena Lodge (50049)
    ID 50049
    730 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 851851
    Wait for bus
    851
    Bt Merah Int
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bt Timah Rd - Little India Stn (40019)
    ID 40019
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Little India (NE7|DT12)
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - NORTH EAST LINE
    Wait for metro
    NORTH EAST LINE
    ⑥ Harbourfront
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Harbourfront (NE1|CC29)
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to MRT & LRT station
    Walk to MRT & LRT station
    Vivocity Station
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    MRT & LRT - SENTOSA EXPRESS
    Wait for MRT & LRT
    SENTOSA EXPRESS
    Beach Stn
  • 9
    Ride to MRT & LRT station
    Ride to MRT & LRT station
    Imbiah Station
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Merlion
    Walk to
    Merlion
    Siloso Road
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Novena to Merlion by MRT & LRT, bus and metro via 56, NORTH EAST LINE and SENTOSA EXPRESS

To get from Novena to Merlion in Southwest, you’ll need to take one bus line, one metro line and one MRT & LRT line: take the 56 bus from Thomson Rd - Opp Novena Lodge (50049) station to Bt Timah Rd - Little India Stn (40019) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTH EAST LINE metro and finally take the SENTOSA EXPRESS MRT & LRT from Vivocity Station station to Imbiah Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is SGD5.63.

50minSGD5.63
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5656
Metro - NORTH EAST LINE
MRT & LRT - SENTOSA EXPRESS
Walk to Merlion
Leaves from Thomson Rd - Opp Novena Lodge (50049)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thomson Rd - Opp Novena Lodge (50049)
    ID 50049
    730 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Marina Ctr Ter
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bt Timah Rd - Little India Stn (40019)
    ID 40019
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Little India (NE7|DT12)
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - NORTH EAST LINE
    Wait for metro
    NORTH EAST LINE
    ⑥ Harbourfront
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Harbourfront (NE1|CC29)
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to MRT & LRT station
    Walk to MRT & LRT station
    Vivocity Station
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    MRT & LRT - SENTOSA EXPRESS
    Wait for MRT & LRT
    SENTOSA EXPRESS
    Beach Stn
  • 9
    Ride to MRT & LRT station
    Ride to MRT & LRT station
    Imbiah Station
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Merlion
    Walk to
    Merlion
    Siloso Road
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Novena to Merlion

The distance between Novena, Southwest and Merlion, Southwest is approximately 10.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Novena to Merlion by MRT & LRT, bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Southwest – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Novena

Novena is located at Chancery Lane, Southwest and the nearest public transport station is Thomson Rd - Thomson Med Ctr (50051).

Metro stations close to Novena:

  • Novena (NS20)
  • Toa Payoh (NS19)
  • Stevens (DT10)

Bus stations close to Novena:

  • Thomson Rd - Thomson Med Ctr (50051)
  • Thomson Rd - Opp Thomson Med Ctr (50059)
  • Thomson Medical Centre

Public transport stations close to Merlion, Southwest

Merlion is located at Siloso Road, Southwest and the nearest public transport station is Hotel Michael.

Bus stations close to Merlion:

  • Hotel Michael
  • Artillery Ave - Village Hotel (14521)
  • Casino / Crockfords Tower

Cable Car stations close to Merlion:

  • Sentosa Station
  • Imbiah Lookout Station
  • Merlion Station

Related Routes

Novena to Merlion map

Alternative route from Novena to Merlion by MRT & LRT, bus and metro via 56, NORTH EAST LINE and SENTOSA EXPRESS

To get from Novena to Merlion in Southwest, you’ll need to take one bus line, one metro line and one MRT & LRT line: take the 56 bus from Thomson Rd - Opp Novena Lodge (50049) station to Bt Timah Rd - Little India Stn (40019) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTH EAST LINE metro and finally take the SENTOSA EXPRESS MRT & LRT from Vivocity Station station to Imbiah Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is SGD5.63.

50minSGD5.63
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5656
Metro - NORTH EAST LINE
MRT & LRT - SENTOSA EXPRESS
Walk to Merlion
Leaves from Thomson Rd - Opp Novena Lodge (50049)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thomson Rd - Opp Novena Lodge (50049)
    ID 50049
    730 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Marina Ctr Ter
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bt Timah Rd - Little India Stn (40019)
    ID 40019
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Little India (NE7|DT12)
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - NORTH EAST LINE
    Wait for metro
    NORTH EAST LINE
    ⑥ Harbourfront
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Harbourfront (NE1|CC29)
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to MRT & LRT station
    Walk to MRT & LRT station
    Vivocity Station
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    MRT & LRT - SENTOSA EXPRESS
    Wait for MRT & LRT
    SENTOSA EXPRESS
    Beach Stn
  • 9
    Ride to MRT & LRT station
    Ride to MRT & LRT station
    Imbiah Station
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Merlion
    Walk to
    Merlion
    Siloso Road
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Novena to Merlion?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 851, Bus line NORTH EAST LINE, Bus line SENTOSA EXPRESS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Novena to Merlion?

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line NORTH EAST LINE, Bus line SENTOSA EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Novena and Merlion?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one metro line and one MRT & LRT line in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Novena to Merlion?

    The 851 bus line goes from Thomson Rd - Opp Novena Lodge (50049) station near Novena in Singapore to Bt Merah Int station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one MRT & LRT line till Bt Merah Int station near Merlion in Southwest.

  • How long does it take to travel from Novena to Merlion by bus, metro and MRT & LRT?

    The total travel time between Novena in Singapore and Merlion in Southwest by bus, metro and MRT & LRT is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Novena to get to Merlion?

    Get on the 851 bus from the Thomson Rd - Opp Novena Lodge (50049) stop near Novena in Singapore.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Novena and Merlion?

    Get off the bus at the Bt Merah Int station, which is closest to Merlion in Southwest.

  • How much is the total bus, metro and MRT & LRT fare from Novena to Merlion?

    The ride from Novena to Merlion costs SGD5.63.