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

The journey from Boon Lay to Orchard takes approximately 51 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 17.82 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Boon Lay to Orchard?

The token fare from Boon Lay to Orchard 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 Orchard?

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 Orchard?

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

How many stops from Boon Lay to Orchard?

There are 7 stops between Boon Lay and Orchard on the East-West Line. The stations are: Boon Lay, Jurong East, Clementi, Buona Vista.

Boon Lay To Orchard

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

Holland Village

+4.25 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Botanic Gardens

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.11 km

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

interchange Botanic Gardens — 5 min

Platform 1 · Downtown Line ·Platform 3 Towards Bukit Panjang

+5 min

Botanic Gardens

orange 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

Orchard

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.59 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

51 min

Total time

stops

17.82 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

2.41 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.10 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~71 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$116

Auto

S$244

Cab

S$442

Estimates for 17.82 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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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

Orchard

underground

Orchard, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water