How long does it take from Cashew to Chinatown by metro?

The journey from Cashew to Chinatown takes approximately 35 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 14.49 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Cashew to Chinatown?

The token fare from Cashew 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 Cashew for Chinatown?

At Cashew, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Expo. Look for the electronic board showing "Expo".

What is the last train from Cashew to Chinatown?

The last train from Cashew towards Expo departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Chinatown back towards Cashew departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Cashew to Chinatown?

There are 7 stops between Cashew and Chinatown on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Cashew, Beauty World, Botanic Gardens, Newton, Little India.

Cashew To Chinatown

ShortestShortest Route

Cashew

Platform 1·underground·Downtown LineTowards Expo

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

Beauty World

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Botanic Gardens

orange interchange

+9.98 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Newton

red interchange

+14.97 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Little India

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground9.88 km

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

interchange Little India — 5 min

Platform 3 · North East Line ·Platform 1 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

Little India

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Dhoby Ghaut

red interchangeorange interchange

+3.3 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Clarke Quay

+6.58 min

3.28 min · 1.53 km

Chinatown

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.61 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

35 min

Total time

stops

14.49 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Cashew	05:00	23:00	Towards Expo
Chinatown	05:30	00:00	Towards Cashew

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

1.96 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.90 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~58 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$96

Auto

S$204

Cab

S$368

Estimates for 14.49 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

Cashew

underground

Cashew, 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