Bus 57 Singapore (2026 Guide): Route, Stops, Timings & Travel Tips
2026-04-08
🚌 Bus 57 Overview
Bus 57 is a key trunk service in Singapore connecting the central residential town of Bishan to the southern region of Bukit Merah. Operated by SBS Transit, this route passes through major areas like Toa Payoh, Novena, Little India, Bugis, CBD, and HarbourFront.
● Route: Bishan Int → Bukit Merah Int
● Operator: SBS Transit
● Service Type: Trunk Service
● First Bus: ~06:00
● Last Bus: ~23:30
● Frequency: ~10–15 mins
● Fare: ~$1.90 – $2.90
👉 This route is especially useful for commuters traveling between central residential areas and the city/CBD corridor.
🗺️ Bus 57 Route (Key Areas)
Bus 57 covers a long north-to-south corridor across Singapore:
● Raffles Place / Marina Bay (CBD)
👉 It’s essentially a direct cross-city connector, reducing the need for multiple MRT transfers.
📍 Major Bus 57 Stops (By Area)
🟢 Bishan & Toa Payoh
● Bishan Interchange
● Opp Raffles Institution
● SAFRA Toa Payoh
● Toa Payoh Lor 6
🔵 Novena / Central
● Novena MRT
● United Square
● KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital
🟣 Little India / Bugis
● Little India MRT
● Rochor
● Village Hotel Bugis
● Bugis / The Gateway
🔴 CBD / Marina Bay
● Esplanade MRT
● OUE Bayfront
● One Raffles Quay
🟡 HarbourFront / Bukit Merah
● HarbourFront MRT / VivoCity
● Telok Blangah MRT
● Alexandra Retail Centre
● Bukit Merah Interchange
👉 The route includes ~49 stops and takes about 80+ minutes end-to-end.
⏰ Bus 57 Timings
Segment | First Bus | Last Bus |
Bishan Int | ~06:00 | ~23:30 |
Bukit Merah Int | ~05:45–06:00 | ~23:30 |
● Peak Frequency: 10–12 mins
● Off-Peak: 12–16 mins
👉 Expect slightly longer waits late at night or weekends.
🚇 MRT Connections
Bus 57 is extremely well-connected with multiple MRT lines:
● Bishan MRT Station (NSL, CCL)
● Little India MRT Station (NEL, DTL)
● Bugis MRT Station (EWL, DTL)
● HarbourFront MRT Station (NEL, CCL)
👉 Perfect for multi-modal commuting across Singapore.
💡 Travel Tips for Bus 57
● Avoid CBD peak hours (8–9:30 AM, 6–7:30 PM) → heavy traffic
● Great alternative if you want to skip MRT transfers between North–South & Circle Line
● Best seats: board from Bishan for long-distance rides
● If heading to HarbourFront → faster than MRT transfers in some cases
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❓ FAQs about Bus 57
1. Is Bus 57 a good alternative to MRT?
Yes — especially for routes between Bishan ↔ CBD ↔ HarbourFront, where MRT may require transfers.
2. How long is the full journey?
Around 80–85 minutes end-to-end, depending on traffic.
3. Does Bus 57 pass through CBD?
Yes — it goes through Raffles Place, Marina Bay, and Tanjong Pagar.
4. Is Bus 57 crowded?
● Peak hours: crowded (especially CBD section)
● Off-peak: generally comfortable