How long does it take from Marina Bay to Kovan by metro?

The journey from Marina Bay to Kovan takes approximately 55 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 19.77 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Marina Bay to Kovan?

The token fare from Marina Bay to Kovan 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 Marina Bay for Kovan?

At Marina Bay, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Jurong East. Look for the electronic board showing "Jurong East".

What is the last train from Marina Bay to Kovan?

The last train from Marina Bay towards Jurong East departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Kovan back towards Marina Bay departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Marina Bay to Kovan?

There are 8 stops between Marina Bay and Kovan on the North-South Line. The stations are: Marina Bay, Raffles Place.

Marina Bay To Kovan

ShortestShortest Route

Marina Bay

Platform 2·underground·North-South LineTowards Jurong East

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

Raffles Place

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.59 km

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

interchange Raffles Place — 5 min

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

+5 min

Raffles Place

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·East-West LineTowards Pasir Ris

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

City Hall

red interchange

+5.75 min

5.75 min · 2.89 km

Bugis

blue interchange

+11.49 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Aljunied

+17.23 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Paya Lebar

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated11.53 km

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

interchange Paya Lebar — 5 min

Platform 1 · Circle Line ·Platform 3 Towards Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

Paya Lebar

green interchange

Platform 3·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

MacPherson

blue interchange

+4.25 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Serangoon

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground4.12 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

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.53 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

55 min

Total time

stops

19.77 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Marina Bay	05:00	23:00	Towards Jurong East
Kovan	05:00	23:00	Towards Marina Bay

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

2.67 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.23 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~79 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$128

Auto

S$268

Cab

S$484

Estimates for 19.77 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

North-South Line

Departure station

Marina Bay

underground

Marina Bay, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Kovan

underground

Kovan, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water