How long does it take from Novena to Chinatown by metro?

The journey from Novena to Chinatown takes approximately 30 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 9.67 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Novena to Chinatown?

The token fare from Novena to Chinatown 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 Novena for Chinatown?

At Novena, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Marina South Pier. Look for the electronic board showing "Marina South Pier".

What is the last train from Novena to Chinatown?

The last train from Novena towards Marina South Pier departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Chinatown back towards Novena departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Novena to Chinatown?

There are 5 stops between Novena and Chinatown on the North-South Line. The stations are: Novena, Newton.

Novena To Chinatown

ShortestShortest Route

Novena

Platform 1·underground·North-South LineTowards Marina South Pier

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

Newton

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.59 km

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

interchange Newton — 5 min

Platform 1 · Downtown Line ·Platform 3 Towards Bukit Panjang

+5 min

Newton

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Little India

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.47 km

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

interchange Little India — 5 min

Platform 3 · North East Line ·Platform 1 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

Little India

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Dhoby Ghaut

red interchangeorange interchange

+3.3 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Clarke Quay

+6.58 min

3.28 min · 1.53 km

Chinatown

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.61 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

30 min

Total time

stops

9.67 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Novena	05:00	23:00	Towards Marina South Pier
Chinatown	05:30	00:00	Towards Novena

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

1.31 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.60 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~39 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$68

Auto

S$146

Cab

S$262

Estimates for 9.67 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

Novena

underground

Novena, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Chinatown

underground

Chinatown, Singapore

Weekdays: 05:30 – 00:00(Sundays from 05:30)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Chinatown exit A· Chinatown♿

Chinatown exit B· Chinatown♿

Chinatown exit C· Chinatown♿

Chinatown exit D· Chinatown♿

Tap in and out with an EZ-Link or SimplyGo card; eating and drinking are not allowed on trains.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store