Bus 5 at a glance

From
Pasir Ris Int
To
Bt Merah Int
Stops
61
Operating hours
05:30-23:30
Fare range
$1.90-$3.00

The Bus 5 corridor in one minute

The default TransitNow route direction starts at Pasir Ris Int and finishes at Bt Merah Int. The current static route snapshot lists 61 stops, including Upp Changi Stn/SUTD, Bef Kaki Bt Stn Exit B, Newton Stn Exit B, Aft Orchard Stn Exit 12 and Opp Tiong Bahru Stn/Plaza. That makes Bus 5 useful for both neighbourhood travel and longer cross-city journeys. Open the stable Singapore Bus 5 route page for the complete static stop sequence.

The route page is a planning reference rather than a live vehicle map. For departure decisions, use TransitNow to open the exact boarding stop and check supported live arrival information for the service and direction.

Choose Bus 5 by trip goal

An east-side trip toward Orchard

For searches such as “Bus 5 Pasir Ris to Orchard” or “Bus 5 Upper Changi to Orchard”, confirm the Bukit Merah-bound direction before boarding. Open the route page first, then select a stop near your boarding point so the app can show supported arrival information for the place you are actually waiting.

A Bedok or Kaki Bukit connection

Bus 5 serves several eastern residential and industrial areas before reaching the central corridor. Riders connecting around Bedok or Kaki Bukit should compare the walking distance to the listed stop with nearby MRT or bus options, particularly when a transfer is involved.

A central trip continuing to Bukit Merah

After Newton and Orchard, the route continues through Great World and Tiong Bahru toward Bukit Merah. For a longer ride, save the destination stop and set a get-off reminder in TransitNow instead of relying on a rough estimate of travel time.

Five checks before you board

  1. Confirm that the displayed destination is Bt Merah Int, not the opposite direction.
  2. Match the full boarding-stop name or stop code instead of relying only on the nearest area name.
  3. Check supported live arrival information at that stop before leaving your current location.
  4. Compare the direct bus with transfer options when the route crosses several districts.
  5. Save the destination and enable a get-off reminder for an unfamiliar or long ride.

Questions riders ask about Singapore Bus 5

Does Singapore Bus 5 travel from Pasir Ris to Bukit Merah?

Yes. The default static route direction runs from Pasir Ris Int to Bt Merah Int. Always check the direction because the opposite journey uses a separate route direction.

Does Bus 5 stop near Orchard and Tiong Bahru?

The current route snapshot includes Aft Orchard Stn Exit 12, Great World Stn Exit 3 and Opp Tiong Bahru Stn/Plaza before the bus reaches Bukit Merah.

How can I check Bus 5 live arrival time?

Open TransitNow, search for Bus 5 or the exact boarding stop, and use supported live arrival information for that stop. Arrival availability depends on the local transit data supplied for the selected stop.

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