How long does it take from Fort Canning to Commonwealth by metro?

The journey from Fort Canning to Commonwealth takes approximately 36 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 12.66 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Fort Canning to Commonwealth?

The token fare from Fort Canning to Commonwealth 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 Fort Canning for Commonwealth?

At Fort Canning, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Bukit Panjang. Look for the electronic board showing "Bukit Panjang".

What is the last train from Fort Canning to Commonwealth?

The last train from Fort Canning towards Bukit Panjang departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Commonwealth back towards Fort Canning departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Fort Canning to Commonwealth?

There are 5 stops between Fort Canning and Commonwealth on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Fort Canning, Chinatown.

Fort Canning To Commonwealth

ShortestShortest Route

Fort Canning

Platform 2·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Chinatown

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.47 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

Outram Park

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.54 km

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

interchange Outram Park — 5 min

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

+5 min

Outram Park

purple interchange

Platform 1·underground·East-West LineTowards Pasir Ris

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

Tiong Bahru

+5.74 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Queenstown

+11.49 min

5.75 min · 2.89 km

Commonwealth

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

36 min

Total time

stops

12.66 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Fort Canning	05:00	23:00	Towards Bukit Panjang
Commonwealth	05:00	23:00	Towards Fort Canning

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

1.71 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.78 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~51 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$86

Auto

S$182

Cab

S$328

Estimates for 12.66 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Downtown Line

Departure station

Fort Canning

underground

Fort Canning, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Commonwealth

underground

Commonwealth, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water