How long does it take from Boon Lay to Chinatown by metro?

The journey from Boon Lay to Chinatown takes approximately 47 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 17.91 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Boon Lay to Chinatown?

The token fare from Boon Lay to Chinatown 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 Boon Lay for Chinatown?

At Boon Lay, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Pasir Ris. Look for the electronic board showing "Pasir Ris".

What is the last train from Boon Lay to Chinatown?

The last train from Boon Lay towards Pasir Ris departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Chinatown back towards Boon Lay departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Boon Lay to Chinatown?

There are 8 stops between Boon Lay and Chinatown on the East-West Line. The stations are: Boon Lay, Jurong East, Clementi, Buona Vista.

Boon Lay To Chinatown

ShortestShortest Route

Boon Lay

Platform 2·elevated·East-West LineTowards Pasir Ris

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

Jurong East

red interchange

+5.74 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Clementi

+11.49 min

5.75 min · 2.89 km

Buona Vista

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground8.65 km

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

interchange Buona Vista — 5 min

Platform 1 · Circle Line ·Platform 3 Towards Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

Buona Vista

green interchange

Platform 3·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

one-north

+4.25 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Kent Ridge

+8.5 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

HarbourFront

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground6.18 km

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

interchange HarbourFront — 5 min

Platform 3 · North East Line ·Platform 1 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

HarbourFront

orange interchange

Platform 1·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Outram Park

green interchange

+3.3 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Chinatown

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.08 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

47 min

Total time

stops

17.91 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Boon Lay	05:00	23:00	Towards Pasir Ris
Chinatown	05:30	00:00	Towards Boon Lay

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

2.42 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.11 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~72 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$118

Auto

S$244

Cab

S$444

Estimates for 17.91 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

East-West Line

Departure station

Boon Lay

elevated

Boon Lay, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Chinatown

underground

Chinatown, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Chinatown exit A· Chinatown♿

Chinatown exit B· Chinatown♿

Chinatown exit C· Chinatown♿

Chinatown exit D· Chinatown♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store