How long does it take from Esplanade to Tanjong Pagar by metro?

The journey from Esplanade to Tanjong Pagar takes approximately 37 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 13.18 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Esplanade to Tanjong Pagar?

The token fare from Esplanade to Tanjong Pagar 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 Esplanade for Tanjong Pagar?

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

What is the last train from Esplanade to Tanjong Pagar?

The last train from Esplanade towards HarbourFront departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Tanjong Pagar back towards Esplanade departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Esplanade to Tanjong Pagar?

There are 5 stops between Esplanade and Tanjong Pagar on the Circle Line. The stations are: Esplanade, Promenade.

Esplanade To Tanjong Pagar

ShortestShortest Route

Esplanade

Platform 1·underground·Circle LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Promenade

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.06 km

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

interchange Promenade — 5 min

Platform 1 · Downtown Line ·Platform 3 Towards Bukit Panjang

+5 min

Promenade

orange interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Bugis

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.47 km

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

interchange Bugis — 5 min

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

+5 min

Bugis

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·East-West LineTowards Pasir Ris

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

City Hall

red interchange

+5.74 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Raffles Place

red interchange

+11.49 min

5.75 min · 2.89 km

Tanjong Pagar

Arrive Platform 1·underground8.65 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

13.18 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Esplanade	05:00	23:00	Towards HarbourFront
Tanjong Pagar	05:00	23:00	Towards Esplanade

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 13.18 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Circle Line

Departure station

Esplanade

underground

Esplanade, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Tanjong Pagar

underground

Tanjong Pagar, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water