How long does it take from Bishan to Esplanade by metro?

The journey from Bishan to Esplanade takes approximately 42 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 13.3 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Bishan to Esplanade?

The token fare from Bishan to Esplanade is S$2.11. With a smart card the fare is S$2.01 (save S$0.1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's S$2.01.

Which platform at Bishan for Esplanade?

At Bishan, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs Towards Jurong East. Look for the electronic board showing "Jurong East".

What is the last train from Bishan to Esplanade?

The last train from Bishan towards Jurong East departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Esplanade back towards Bishan departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Bishan to Esplanade?

There are 6 stops between Bishan and Esplanade on the North-South Line. The stations are: Bishan, Novena, Newton.

Bishan To Esplanade

ShortestShortest Route

Bishan

orange interchange

Platform 1·elevated·North-South LineTowards Jurong East

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Novena

+5.19 min

5.19 min · 2.58 km

Newton

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.17 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00

interchange Newton — 5 min

Platform 1 · Downtown Line ·Platform 3 Towards Bukit Panjang

+5 min

Newton

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Little India

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.47 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00

interchange Little India — 5 min

Platform 3 · North East Line ·Platform 1 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

Little India

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Dhoby Ghaut

red interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.54 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00

interchange Dhoby Ghaut — 5 min

Platform 3 · Circle Line ·Platform 5 Towards Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

Dhoby Ghaut

red interchangepurple interchange

Platform 5·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Bras Basah

+4.25 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Esplanade

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.12 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

42 min

Total time

stops

13.3 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Bishan	05:30	00:00	Towards Jurong East
Esplanade	05:00	23:00	Towards Bishan

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

S$2.11

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

S$2.01

Save S$0.1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

S$2.01

Save S$0.1 per ride

Use your Singapore MRT smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

1.80 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.82 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~53 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$90

Auto

S$190

Cab

S$342

Estimates for 13.3 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

North-South Line

Departure station

Bishan

elevated

Bishan, Singapore

Weekdays: 05:30 – 00:00(Sundays from 05:30)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Bishan exit A· Junction 8♿

Bishan exit B· Junction 8♿

Bishan exit C· Junction 8♿

Bishan exit D· Junction 8♿

Tap in and out with an EZ-Link or SimplyGo card; eating and drinking are not allowed on trains.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store

Arrival station

Esplanade

underground

Esplanade, Singapore

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water