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

The journey from Downtown to Orchard takes approximately 37 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 13.19 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Downtown to Orchard?

The token fare from Downtown to Orchard 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 Downtown for Orchard?

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

What is the last train from Downtown to Orchard?

The last train from Downtown towards Expo departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Orchard back towards Downtown departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Downtown to Orchard?

There are 6 stops between Downtown and Orchard on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Downtown, Telok Ayer, Chinatown.

Downtown To Orchard

ShortestShortest Route

Downtown

Platform 1·underground·Downtown LineTowards Expo

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

Telok Ayer

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Chinatown

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground4.94 km

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

interchange Chinatown — 5 min

Platform 3 · North East Line ·Platform 1 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

Chinatown

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Clarke Quay

+3.3 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Dhoby Ghaut

red interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.07 km

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

interchange Dhoby Ghaut — 5 min

Platform 3 · North-South Line ·Platform 1 Towards Jurong East

+5 min

Dhoby Ghaut

purple interchangeorange interchange

Platform 1·underground·North-South LineTowards Jurong East

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

Somerset

+5.21 min

5.21 min · 2.59 km

Orchard

Arrive Platform 2·underground5.18 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

37 min

Total time

stops

13.19 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Downtown	05:00	23:00	Towards Expo
Orchard	05:00	23:00	Towards Downtown

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

1.78 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.82 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~53 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$90

Auto

S$188

Cab

S$340

Estimates for 13.19 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

Downtown Line

Departure station

Downtown

underground

Downtown, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Orchard

underground

Orchard, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water