Bus 5 Singapore (2026 Guide): Full Route, Stops & Timings
2026-03-27
🧭 Overview of Bus 5
Bus 5 is a long-distance trunk service connecting the eastern region of Pasir Ris with the central and southern area of Bukit Merah. Unlike typical east-side feeder routes, Bus 5 runs across multiple key districts including Changi, Simei, Bedok, Kaki Bukit, Novena, Orchard, and Tiong Bahru.
● Operator: SBS Transit
● Route: Pasir Ris → Bukit Merah
● Service Type: Trunk Service
🗺️ Bus 5 Full Route & Stops
Below is the complete list of Bus 5 stops:
📍 Pasir Ris → Changi / Simei
● Pasir Ris Int (77009)
● Downtown East (78109)
● Opp Blk 479 (78119)
● Opp Blk 233 (78129)
● Opp Pasir Ris Pr Sch (78139)
● NTUC Health Pasir Ris (78149)
● Opp Loyang Pt (98109)
● Bef Old Tampines Rd (97121)
● Bef Toh Cl (97111)
● Changi Women's Prison (97059)
● Aft Ballota Pk (98319)
● Opp Estella Gdns (98289)
● Opp Palm Isles (98291)
● Opp Salvation Army (97019)
● Mera Terr P/G (96069)
● Changi Ct (96059)
● Upp Changi Stn / SUTD (96049)
● Simei Green Condo (96201)
● Blk 224 (96191)
● Blk 233 (96261)
● Opp Simei Stn (96161)
📍 Simei → Bedok / Kaki Bukit
● Bef Changi General Hosp (96251)
● Opp Changi General Hosp (96281)
● Bef Tampines West Stn (75059)
● Blk 970A (75069)
● Blk 961A (74949)
● The Clearwater Condo (75349)
● Waterfront Key (84609)
● Aft Waterfront Waves (84639)
● Waterfront Isle (84619)
● Blk 716 (84629)
● Blk 713 (84479)
● Blk 703 (84469)
● Aft Bedok Ind Pk C (84481)
● Blk 151 (84701)
● Bef Kaki Bt Stn Exit B (72031)
● Blk 660A CP (72041)
● Kaki Bt Ind Est (72051)
📍 Kaki Bukit → Novena / Orchard
● Blk 637 (71091)
● Opp Blk 322 (72019)
● Opp Trellis Twrs (52079)
● Opp Thomson Med Ctr (50059)
● Opp Novena Lodge (50049)
● Bef Novena Stn Exit B (50037)
● Hotel Royal (50069)
● Newton Life Ch (40129)
● Newton Stn Exit B (40189)
● Env Bldg (40179)
● Far East Plaza (09219)
● Aft Orchard Stn Exit 12 (13199)
📍 Orchard → Bukit Merah
● Bef Zion Full Gospel Ch (13159)
● Great World Stn Exit 3 (13119)
● Grand Copthorne Hotel (06129)
● Aft Furama RiverFront (06069)
● Blk 55 (06051)
● Blk 18 (10141)
● Ctrl Green Condo (10151)
● Opp Tiong Bahru Stn / Plaza (10161)
● Blk 25B (10379)
● Opp Blk 120 (10081)
● Bt Merah Int (10009)
⏰ Bus 5 Timings
First Bus:
● Pasir Ris: ~5:15 AM
● Bukit Merah: ~5:45 AM
Last Bus:
● Pasir Ris: ~11:15 PM
● Bukit Merah: ~11:45 PM
⏳ Travel time may exceed 1.5 hours depending on traffic conditions.
🚏 Why Take Bus 5?
● One of the longest east-to-central routes
● Direct access from Pasir Ris to Orchard & Novena
● Connects multiple MRT lines (DTL, EWL, TEL, NSL)
● Useful during MRT disruptions
📍 Travel Tips
● Expect long travel time — best for direct, no-transfer trips
● High demand near Simei, Bedok, and Novena
● Orchard stretch can be slow during peak hours
● Good boarding chances at Pasir Ris Interchange
❓ FAQs About Bus 5 Singapore
1. Where does Bus 5 go in Singapore?
Bus 5 runs from Pasir Ris Interchange to Bukit Merah Interchange, passing through Changi, Simei, Bedok, Kaki Bukit, Novena, Orchard, and Tiong Bahru.
2. Is Bus 5 a long route?
Yes, Bus 5 is one of the longer trunk routes, covering multiple regions across Singapore.
3. Does Bus 5 go to Orchard Road?
Yes, Bus 5 stops near Orchard Road, including Far East Plaza and Orchard MRT area.
4. Which MRT stations are served by Bus 5?
Bus 5 connects to multiple MRT stations including:
● Upper Changi
● Simei
● Kaki Bukit
● Novena
● Newton
● Orchard
● Great World
● Tiong Bahru
5. How long does Bus 5 take?
The full journey can take around 1.5 to 2 hours depending on traffic.
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