Exploring the Enigmatic Back Alley of Bugis Street

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from Novena, head south on Thomson Road towards Newton Circus. Continue straight onto Newton Road and follow the road signs to the Central Expressway (CTE). Merge onto CTE and drive towards the exit for Bencoolen Street. Take the exit onto Bencoolen Street and continue straight until you reach Victoria Street. Turn left onto Victoria Street, and you will see Back Alley of Bugis Street at 249b Victoria St, Singapore 188034. Parking options are available at nearby malls like Bugis Junction, but do check for parking fees.

• Public Transportation - MRT

  To reach Back Alley of Bugis Street using the MRT, the nearest station is Bugis MRT Station. From Novena MRT Station, board the North-South Line (Red Line) towards Marina South Pier. Alight at Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station and transfer to the North-East Line (Purple Line) towards Punggol. Alight at Bugis MRT Station. Exit the station towards Victoria Street (Exit C). Walk straight on Victoria Street for approximately 5 minutes, and you will arrive at Back Alley of Bugis Street located at 249b Victoria St, Singapore 188034.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  If you prefer to take the bus, from Novena Square, take Bus 21 or 131 from the bus stop opposite Novena MRT Station. Alight at the bus stop at Bencoolen Street after the National Library. From there, walk towards Victoria Street. Turn left onto Victoria Street and walk for about 5 minutes to reach Back Alley of Bugis Street at 249b Victoria St, Singapore 188034. Ensure you have some change or an EZ-Link card for the bus fare.