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

The journey from Downtown to Sengkang takes approximately 49 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 19.02 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Downtown to Sengkang?

The token fare from Downtown to Sengkang 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 Sengkang?

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 Sengkang?

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

How many stops from Downtown to Sengkang?

There are 9 stops between Downtown and Sengkang on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Downtown, Telok Ayer, Chinatown, Fort Canning, Bencoolen, MacPherson.

Downtown To Sengkang

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

+9.98 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Fort Canning

+14.97 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Bencoolen

+19.96 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

MacPherson

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground12.35 km

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

interchange MacPherson — 5 min

Platform 3 · Circle Line ·Platform 1 Towards Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

MacPherson

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

Serangoon

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.06 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

+3.28 min

3.28 min · 1.53 km

Hougang

+6.58 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Sengkang

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.61 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

49 min

Total time

stops

19.02 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

2.57 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.18 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~76 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$124

Auto

S$258

Cab

S$468

Estimates for 19.02 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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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

Sengkang

underground

Sengkang, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water