Gardens by the Bay is a large garden attraction in central Singapore, with open-air gardens, conservatories and elevated attractions. For a day among gardens in Singapore, you can use the MRT to reach the site and choose between free outdoor areas and ticketed experiences.
- Outdoor Gardens open daily from 5.00am to 2.00am.
- Bay East Garden is free and open daily, 24 hours.
- Bayfront MRT Station connects to the Gardens via Exit B and an underground linkway.
- Flower Dome and Cloud Forest have separate admission; combined tickets are also available.
Understanding the Gardens by the Bay site
Gardens by the Bay combines outdoor garden areas with indoor attractions and elevated viewpoints. The Outdoor Gardens include Serene Garden, Supertree Grove, Sun Pavilion, Heritage Gardens, World of Plants, and Dragonfly & Kingfisher Lakes.
The outdoor areas have a long daily opening window, so you can include them before or after visiting a ticketed attraction. Bay East Garden is another free outdoor option, with its own 24-hour daily opening schedule.
How do you get from Aljunied to Gardens by the Bay?
From Bright Star Hotel, Aljunied MRT Station is about a 9-minute walk. From there, use the East-West Line to Tanjong Pagar, then continue by bus, or transfer to a route that reaches Bayfront MRT Station.
For Circle Line or Downtown Line services, alight at Bayfront MRT Station (CE1/DT16), take Exit B and follow the underground linkway. Cross Dragonfly Bridge or Meadow Bridge to enter the Gardens. If you take the Thomson-East Coast Line, alight at Gardens by the Bay MRT Station (TE22) and use Exit 1.
On the East-West Line route via Tanjong Pagar (EW15), take Exit C to bus stop 03223 at International Plaza on Anson Road. Board bus 400 and alight at bus stop 03371 along Marina Gardens Drive. For a broader itinerary using the same neighbourhood starting point, see this one-day Singapore route from Aljunied.
Outdoor gardens and ticketed conservatories
The outdoor gardens are open daily from 5.00am to 2.00am, while the conservatories and elevated attractions have their own hours and admission arrangements. That makes it straightforward to combine an open-air walk with one or more ticketed stops.
Cloud Forest opens daily from 9.00am to 9.00pm, with last admission at 8.00pm. Flower Dome opens daily from 9.00am to 9.00pm, with last admission at 8.30pm. Each closes once a month for maintenance.
Floral Fantasy opens daily from 10.00am to 9.00pm, with last admission at 8.30pm. The OCBC Skyway and Supertree Observatory both open daily from 9.00am to 9.00pm, with last admission at 8.30pm. These three attractions also close once a month for maintenance.
Current hours, tickets and access checks
Ticket prices depend on residency and attraction, and the Gardens publishes different rates for combined and individual conservatory admission. Published non-resident prices for Flower Dome plus Cloud Forest are SGD 46 for an adult and SGD 32 for a child aged 3–12. The FAQ does not list separate non-resident prices for either conservatory alone.
For Singapore residents, the listed combined Flower Dome and Cloud Forest ticket costs SGD 34 for an adult, SGD 29 for a senior aged 60 and above, and SGD 26 for a child aged 3–12.
Flower Dome alone costs SGD 12 for an adult and SGD 8 for a senior or child; Cloud Forest alone costs SGD 26 for an adult and SGD 22 for a senior or child.
For non-residents, the OCBC Skyway and Supertree Observatory each cost SGD 14 per adult and SGD 10 per child aged 3–12. Singapore-resident prices for the OCBC Skyway are SGD 10 per adult and SGD 7 per senior or child; for the Supertree Observatory, they are SGD 10 per adult and SGD 6 per senior or child.
You can buy attraction tickets on the Gardens by the Bay website, at ticketing counters at The Canopy, or through the Gardens by the Bay mobile app. Wheelchair rental is available daily from 9.00am to 8.30pm at the Arrival Gift Shop, The Canopy Ticketing Counter and Floral Fantasy Ticketing Counter.
The Gardens’ shuttle connects Bayfront MRT, Active Garden and Flower Dome. It runs daily from 9.00am to 9.00pm, with the last ride at 8.45pm, and costs SGD 3 for two rides per adult or child.
It is free for wheelchair users, while caregivers need a ticket; the service accepts foldable manual and lightweight foldable electric wheelchairs within its published size and weight limits.
Hours, prices and access arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go.
Pairing the gardens with Marina Bay
Gardens by the Bay pairs naturally with a Marina Bay visit because Marina Bay Sands connects to the Gardens by bridge or underground linkway. The Garden Bay Bridge is open daily from 8.00am to 11.00pm; the alternative route runs through Bayfront MRT Station Exit B.
If you are planning time around the waterfront and Marina Bay Sands, the Marina Bay Sands and Marina Bay visit guide can help shape the rest of your route.
FAQs
Is Gardens by the Bay free to enter?
The Outdoor Gardens and Bay East Garden are free to access. Conservatories and attractions such as the OCBC Skyway and Supertree Observatory require tickets.
Which MRT station should you use?
Bayfront MRT Station serves the Circle and Downtown Lines, while Gardens by the Bay MRT Station serves the Thomson-East Coast Line. Both have a direct route into the Gardens.
Do the conservatories have the same last admission time?
No. Cloud Forest’s last admission is at 8.00pm; Flower Dome, Floral Fantasy, OCBC Skyway and Supertree Observatory have last admission at 8.30pm.