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

The journey from Chinatown to Downtown takes approximately 10 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 4.94 km across 2 stops.

What is the metro fare from Chinatown to Downtown?

The token fare from Chinatown to Downtown is S$1.55. With a smart card the fare is S$1.45 (save S$0.1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's S$1.45.

Which platform at Chinatown for Downtown?

At Chinatown, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Bukit Panjang. Look for the electronic board showing "Bukit Panjang".

What is the last train from Chinatown to Downtown?

The last train from Chinatown towards Bukit Panjang departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Downtown back towards Chinatown departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Chinatown to Downtown?

There are 2 stops between Chinatown and Downtown on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Chinatown, Telok Ayer, Downtown.

Chinatown To Downtown

ShortestShortest Route

Chinatown

purple interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Telok Ayer

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Downtown

Arrive Platform 2·underground4.94 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

10 min

Total time

stops

4.94 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

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$1.55

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

S$1.45

Save S$0.1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

S$1.45

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

0.67 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.31 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~20 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.55

Bike

S$40

Auto

S$90

Cab

S$158

Estimates for 4.94 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Downtown Line

Departure 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

Arrival station

Downtown

underground

Downtown, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water