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How to get from Merlion to Singapore Botanic Gardens by MRT & LRT and metro?

From Merlion to Singapore Botanic Gardens by MRT & LRT and metro

To get from Merlion to Singapore Botanic Gardens in Singapore, take the SENTOSA EXPRESS MRT & LRT from Imbiah Station station to Vivocity Station station. Next, take the CIRCLE LINE metro from Harbourfront (NE1|CC29) station to Botanic Gardens (CC19|DT9) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is SGD1.71.

53minSGD1.71
Walk to MRT & LRT station
MRT & LRT - SENTOSA EXPRESS
Metro - CIRCLE LINE
Walk to Singapore Botanic Gardens
Leaves from Imbiah Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to MRT & LRT station
    Walk to MRT & LRT station
    Imbiah Station
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    MRT & LRT - SENTOSA EXPRESS
    Wait for MRT & LRT
    SENTOSA EXPRESS
    Vivocity Stn
  • 3
    Ride to MRT & LRT station
    Ride to MRT & LRT station
    Vivocity Station
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Harbourfront (NE1|CC29)
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - CIRCLE LINE
    Wait for metro
    CIRCLE LINE
    ⑧ Dhoby Ghaut
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Botanic Gardens (CC19|DT9)
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Singapore Botanic Gardens
    Walk to
    Singapore Botanic Gardens
    Cluny Road
    770 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merlion to Singapore Botanic Gardens by MRT & LRT and metro via SENTOSA EXPRESS, NORTH EAST LINE and DOWNTOWN LINE

To get from Merlion to Singapore Botanic Gardens in Singapore, you’ll need to take one MRT & LRT line and 2 metro lines: take the SENTOSA EXPRESS MRT & LRT from Imbiah Station station to Vivocity Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTH EAST LINE metro and finally take the DOWNTOWN LINE metro from Little India (NE7|DT12) station to Botanic Gardens (CC19|DT9) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is SGD1.71.

43minSGD1.71
Walk to MRT & LRT station
MRT & LRT - SENTOSA EXPRESS
Metro - NORTH EAST LINE
Metro - DOWNTOWN LINE
Walk to Singapore Botanic Gardens
Leaves from Imbiah Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to MRT & LRT station
    Walk to MRT & LRT station
    Imbiah Station
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    MRT & LRT - SENTOSA EXPRESS
    Wait for MRT & LRT
    SENTOSA EXPRESS
    Vivocity Stn
  • 3
    Ride to MRT & LRT station
    Ride to MRT & LRT station
    Vivocity Station
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Harbourfront (NE1|CC29)
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - NORTH EAST LINE
    Wait for metro
    NORTH EAST LINE
    ⑦ Punggol
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Little India (NE7|DT12)
    11 min
  • 7
    Metro - DOWNTOWN LINE
    Wait for metro
    DOWNTOWN LINE
    ⑪ Bukit Panjang
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Botanic Gardens (CC19|DT9)
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Singapore Botanic Gardens
    Walk to
    Singapore Botanic Gardens
    Cluny Road
    770 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Merlion to Singapore Botanic Gardens
The distance between Merlion, Singapore and Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore is approximately 13.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merlion to Singapore Botanic Gardens by MRT & LRT and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Singapore – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Merlion

Merlion is located at Siloso Road, Singapore and the nearest public transport station is Imbiah Station.

Bus stations close to Merlion:

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

Cable Car stations close to Merlion:

  • Sentosa Station
  • Imbiah Lookout Station
Public transport stations close to Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore

Singapore Botanic Gardens is located at Cluny Road, Singapore and the nearest public transport station is Botanic Gdns Tyersall Gate.

Metro stations close to Singapore Botanic Gardens:

  • Napier (Te12)
  • Botanic Gardens (CC19|DT9)
  • Tan Kah Kee (DT8)

Bus stations close to Singapore Botanic Gardens:

  • Botanic Gdns Tyersall Gate
  • Dunearn Rd - Aft Dunkirk Ave (40099)
  • Dunearn Rd - Aft Kheam Hock Rd (41019)

Alternative route from Merlion to Singapore Botanic Gardens by MRT & LRT and metro via SENTOSA EXPRESS, NORTH EAST LINE and DOWNTOWN LINE

To get from Merlion to Singapore Botanic Gardens in Singapore, you’ll need to take one MRT & LRT line and 2 metro lines: take the SENTOSA EXPRESS MRT & LRT from Imbiah Station station to Vivocity Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTH EAST LINE metro and finally take the DOWNTOWN LINE metro from Little India (NE7|DT12) station to Botanic Gardens (CC19|DT9) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is SGD1.71.

43minSGD1.71
Walk to MRT & LRT station
MRT & LRT - SENTOSA EXPRESS
Metro - NORTH EAST LINE
Metro - DOWNTOWN LINE
Walk to Singapore Botanic Gardens
Leaves from Imbiah Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to MRT & LRT station
    Walk to MRT & LRT station
    Imbiah Station
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    MRT & LRT - SENTOSA EXPRESS
    Wait for MRT & LRT
    SENTOSA EXPRESS
    Vivocity Stn
  • 3
    Ride to MRT & LRT station
    Ride to MRT & LRT station
    Vivocity Station
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Harbourfront (NE1|CC29)
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - NORTH EAST LINE
    Wait for metro
    NORTH EAST LINE
    ⑦ Punggol
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Little India (NE7|DT12)
    11 min
  • 7
    Metro - DOWNTOWN LINE
    Wait for metro
    DOWNTOWN LINE
    ⑪ Bukit Panjang
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Botanic Gardens (CC19|DT9)
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Singapore Botanic Gardens
    Walk to
    Singapore Botanic Gardens
    Cluny Road
    770 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Merlion to Singapore Botanic Gardens?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line SENTOSA EXPRESS, Bus line CIRCLE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merlion to Singapore Botanic Gardens?

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line SENTOSA EXPRESS, Bus line NORTH EAST LINE, Bus line DOWNTOWN LINE.

  • Is there a direct MRT & LRT between Merlion and Singapore Botanic Gardens?

    No, you’ll have to take one MRT & LRT line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which MRT & LRT line goes from Merlion to Singapore Botanic Gardens?

    The SENTOSA EXPRESS MRT & LRT line goes from Imbiah Station station near Merlion in Southwest to Vivocity Stn station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Vivocity Stn station near Singapore Botanic Gardens in Singapore.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merlion to Singapore Botanic Gardens by MRT & LRT and metro?

    The total travel time between Merlion in Southwest and Singapore Botanic Gardens in Singapore by MRT & LRT and metro is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the MRT & LRT near Merlion to get to Singapore Botanic Gardens?

    Get on the SENTOSA EXPRESS MRT & LRT from the Imbiah Station station near Merlion in Southwest.

  • Where do I get off the MRT & LRT when travelling between Merlion and Singapore Botanic Gardens?

    Get off the MRT & LRT at the Vivocity Stn station, which is closest to Singapore Botanic Gardens in Singapore.

  • When is the first metro from Merlion to Singapore Botanic Gardens?

    The first metro from Merlion in Southwest to Singapore Botanic Gardens in Singapore is ⑧ Dhoby Ghaut / ⑩ Marina Bay ↔ ⑨ Habourfront. It leaves the Harbourfront (NE1|CC29) station at 13:30.

  • How much is the MRT & LRT fare from Merlion to Singapore Botanic Gardens?

    The ride from Merlion to Singapore Botanic Gardens costs SGD1.71.

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