How long does it take from Bukit Panjang to Kovan by metro?

The journey from Bukit Panjang to Kovan takes approximately 41 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 15.12 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Bukit Panjang to Kovan?

The token fare from Bukit Panjang to Kovan 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 Bukit Panjang for Kovan?

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

What is the last train from Bukit Panjang to Kovan?

The last train from Bukit Panjang towards Bukit Panjang departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Kovan back towards Bukit Panjang departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Bukit Panjang to Kovan?

There are 7 stops between Bukit Panjang and Kovan on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Bukit Panjang, Cashew, Beauty World, Botanic Gardens.

Bukit Panjang To Kovan

ShortestShortest Route

Bukit Panjang

Platform 1·elevated·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Cashew

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Beauty World

+9.98 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Botanic Gardens

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground7.41 km

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

interchange Botanic Gardens — 5 min

Platform 3 · Circle Line ·Platform 1 Towards Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

Botanic Gardens

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

Caldecott

+4.25 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Bishan

red interchange

+8.5 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Serangoon

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground6.18 km

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

interchange Serangoon — 5 min

Platform 3 · North East Line ·Platform 1 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

Serangoon

orange interchange

Platform 1·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Kovan

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.53 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

41 min

Total time

stops

15.12 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Bukit Panjang	05:30	00:00	Towards Bukit Panjang
Kovan	05:00	23:00	Towards Bukit Panjang

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

2.04 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.94 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~60 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$100

Auto

S$212

Cab

S$382

Estimates for 15.12 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

Downtown Line

Departure station

Bukit Panjang

elevated

Bukit Panjang, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Bukit Panjang exit A· Hillion Mall♿

Bukit Panjang exit B· Hillion Mall♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Kovan

underground

Kovan, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water