How long does it take from Choa Chu Kang to Botanic Gardens by metro?

The journey from Choa Chu Kang to Botanic Gardens takes approximately 40 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 15.06 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Choa Chu Kang to Botanic Gardens?

The token fare from Choa Chu Kang to Botanic Gardens 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 Choa Chu Kang for Botanic Gardens?

At Choa Chu Kang, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Jurong East. Look for the electronic board showing "Jurong East".

What is the last train from Choa Chu Kang to Botanic Gardens?

The last train from Choa Chu Kang towards Jurong East departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Botanic Gardens back towards Choa Chu Kang departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Choa Chu Kang to Botanic Gardens?

There are 6 stops between Choa Chu Kang and Botanic Gardens on the North-South Line. The stations are: Choa Chu Kang, Bukit Batok, Jurong East.

Choa Chu Kang To Botanic Gardens

ShortestShortest Route

Choa Chu Kang

Platform 2·elevated·North-South LineTowards Jurong East

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

Bukit Batok

+5.21 min

5.21 min · 2.59 km

Jurong East

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated5.18 km

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

interchange Jurong East — 5 min

Platform 1 · East-West Line ·Platform 3 Towards Pasir Ris

+5 min

Jurong East

red interchange

Platform 3·elevated·East-West LineTowards Pasir Ris

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

Clementi

+5.75 min

5.75 min · 2.89 km

Buona Vista

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.77 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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

40 min

Total time

stops

15.06 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Choa Chu Kang	05:00	23:00	Towards Jurong East
Botanic Gardens	05:30	00:00	Towards Choa Chu Kang

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

2.03 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.93 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$210

Cab

S$382

Estimates for 15.06 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

North-South Line

Departure station

Choa Chu Kang

elevated

Choa Chu Kang, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Botanic Gardens

underground

Botanic Gardens, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Botanic Gardens exit A· Singapore Botanic Gardens♿

Botanic Gardens exit B· Singapore Botanic Gardens♿

Botanic Gardens exit C· Singapore Botanic Gardens♿

Botanic Gardens exit D· Singapore Botanic Gardens♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store