How long does it take from Downtown to Yew Tee by metro?

The journey from Downtown to Yew Tee takes approximately 70 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 29.42 km across 12 stops.

What is the metro fare from Downtown to Yew Tee?

The token fare from Downtown to Yew Tee is S$2.37. With a smart card the fare is S$2.27 (save S$0.1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's S$2.27.

Which platform at Downtown for Yew Tee?

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 Yew Tee?

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

How many stops from Downtown to Yew Tee?

There are 12 stops between Downtown and Yew Tee on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Downtown, Telok Ayer, Chinatown, Fort Canning, Bencoolen, MacPherson.

Downtown To Yew Tee

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

+4.25 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Bishan

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground4.12 km

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

interchange Bishan — 5 min

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

+5 min

Bishan

orange interchange

Platform 1·elevated·North-South LineTowards Jurong East

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

Ang Mo Kio

+5.21 min

5.21 min · 2.59 km

Yishun

+10.42 min

5.21 min · 2.59 km

Woodlands

+15.63 min

5.21 min · 2.59 km

Kranji

+20.84 min

5.21 min · 2.59 km

Yew Tee

Arrive Platform 2·elevated12.95 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

70 min

Total time

stops

29.42 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Downtown	05:00	23:00	Towards Expo
Yew Tee	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$2.37

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

S$2.27

Save S$0.1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

S$2.27

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

3.97 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.82 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~118 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.37

Bike

S$186

Auto

S$384

Cab

S$698

Estimates for 29.42 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

Yew Tee

elevated

Yew Tee, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water