How long does it take from Boon Keng to Novena by metro?

The journey from Boon Keng to Novena takes approximately 27 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 8.14 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Boon Keng to Novena?

The token fare from Boon Keng to Novena is S$1.86. With a smart card the fare is S$1.76 (save S$0.1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's S$1.76.

Which platform at Boon Keng for Novena?

At Boon Keng, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards HarbourFront. Look for the electronic board showing "HarbourFront".

What is the last train from Boon Keng to Novena?

The last train from Boon Keng towards HarbourFront departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Novena back towards Boon Keng departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Boon Keng to Novena?

There are 4 stops between Boon Keng and Novena on the North East Line. The stations are: Boon Keng, Farrer Park, Little India.

Boon Keng To Novena

ShortestShortest Route

Boon Keng

Platform 2·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Farrer Park

+3.3 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Little India

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.08 km

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

interchange Little India — 5 min

Platform 1 · Downtown Line ·Platform 3 Towards Bukit Panjang

+5 min

Little India

purple interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Newton

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.47 km

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

interchange Newton — 5 min

Platform 3 · North-South Line ·Platform 1 Towards Jurong East

+5 min

Newton

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·North-South LineTowards Jurong East

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

Novena

Arrive Platform 2·underground2.59 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

27 min

Total time

stops

8.14 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Boon Keng	05:00	23:00	Towards HarbourFront
Novena	05:00	23:00	Towards Boon Keng

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$1.86

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

S$1.76

Save S$0.1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

S$1.76

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

1.10 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.50 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~33 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$58

Auto

S$128

Cab

S$230

Estimates for 8.14 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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North East Line

Departure station

Boon Keng

underground

Boon Keng, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Novena

underground

Novena, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water