How long does it take from Nicoll Highway to Kovan by metro?

The journey from Nicoll Highway to Kovan takes approximately 30 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 11.82 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Nicoll Highway to Kovan?

The token fare from Nicoll Highway to Kovan is S$1.86. With a smart card the fare is S$1.76 (save S$0.1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's S$1.76.

Which platform at Nicoll Highway for Kovan?

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

What is the last train from Nicoll Highway to Kovan?

The last train from Nicoll Highway towards HarbourFront departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Kovan back towards Nicoll Highway departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Nicoll Highway to Kovan?

There are 6 stops between Nicoll Highway and Kovan on the Circle Line. The stations are: Nicoll Highway, Stadium, Mountbatten, Paya Lebar, MacPherson, Serangoon.

Nicoll Highway To Kovan

ShortestShortest Route

Nicoll Highway

Platform 1·underground·Circle LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Stadium

+4.23 min

4.23 min · 2.05 km

Mountbatten

+8.48 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Paya Lebar

green interchange

+12.73 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

MacPherson

blue interchange

+16.98 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Serangoon

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground10.29 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

30 min

Total time

stops

11.82 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Nicoll Highway	05:00	23:00	Towards HarbourFront
Kovan	05:00	23:00	Towards Nicoll Highway

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$1.86

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

S$1.76

Save S$0.1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

S$1.76

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

1.60 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.73 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~47 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$80

Auto

S$172

Cab

S$310

Estimates for 11.82 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Circle Line

Departure station

Nicoll Highway

underground

Nicoll Highway, 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