How long does it take from Bras Basah to Punggol by metro?

The journey from Bras Basah to Punggol takes approximately 39 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 15.91 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from Bras Basah to Punggol?

The token fare from Bras Basah to Punggol 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 Bras Basah for Punggol?

At Bras Basah, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Dhoby Ghaut. Look for the electronic board showing "Dhoby Ghaut".

What is the last train from Bras Basah to Punggol?

The last train from Bras Basah towards Dhoby Ghaut departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Punggol back towards Bras Basah departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Bras Basah to Punggol?

There are 10 stops between Bras Basah and Punggol on the Circle Line. The stations are: Bras Basah, Dhoby Ghaut.

Bras Basah To Punggol

ShortestShortest Route

Bras Basah

Platform 2·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

Dhoby Ghaut

red interchangepurple interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground2.06 km

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

interchange Dhoby Ghaut — 5 min

Platform 5 · North East Line ·Platform 3 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

Dhoby Ghaut

red interchangeorange interchange

Platform 3·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Little India

blue interchange

+3.3 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Farrer Park

+6.6 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Hougang

+23.08 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Sengkang

+26.38 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Punggol

Arrive Platform 1·underground13.85 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

39 min

Total time

stops

15.91 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Bras Basah	05:00	23:00	Towards Dhoby Ghaut
Punggol	05:30	00:00	Towards Bras Basah

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

2.15 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.99 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~64 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$106

Auto

S$220

Cab

S$400

Estimates for 15.91 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

Circle Line

Departure station

Bras Basah

underground

Bras Basah, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Punggol

underground

Punggol, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Punggol exit A· Waterway Point♿

Punggol exit B· Waterway Point♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water