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

The journey from Novena to Downtown takes approximately 40 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 17.42 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Novena to Downtown?

The token fare from Novena to Downtown 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 Novena for Downtown?

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 Downtown?

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

How many stops from Novena to Downtown?

There are 7 stops between Novena and Downtown on the North-South Line. The stations are: Novena, Newton.

Novena To Downtown

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

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Rochor

+9.98 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Promenade

orange interchange

+19.96 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Bayfront

+24.97 min

5.01 min · 2.48 km

Downtown

Arrive Platform 1·underground14.83 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

40 min

Total time

stops

17.42 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Novena	05:00	23:00	Towards Marina South Pier
Downtown	05:00	23:00	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$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

2.35 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.08 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~70 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$114

Auto

S$240

Cab

S$434

Estimates for 17.42 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

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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

Downtown

underground

Downtown, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water