Orchard To Esplanade
ShortestShortest Route
Orchard
Platform 1·underground·North-South LineTowards Marina South Pier
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Somerset
+5.21 min5.21 min · 2.59 km
Dhoby Ghaut
purple interchangeorange interchange
Arrive Platform 1·underground5.18 km
First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00
interchange Dhoby Ghaut — 5 min
Platform 1 · Circle Line ·Platform 5 Towards Dhoby Ghaut
Dhoby Ghaut
red interchangepurple interchange
Platform 5·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut
First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00Doors open: right
Bras Basah
+4.25 min4.25 min · 2.06 km
Esplanade
Arrive Platform 1·underground4.12 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
24 min
Total time
4
stops
9.3 km
Distance
1
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard | 05:00 | 23:00 |
| Esplanade | 05:00 | 23:00 |
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 guideAdvertisement
Travel green
1.26 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.58 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~37 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
S$1.86
Bike
S$66
Auto
S$142
Cab
S$254
Estimates for 9.3 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
Frequently asked questions
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Departure station
Orchard
Orchard, Singapore
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)
Zone 1 · 2 entry points
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water
Arrival station
Esplanade
Esplanade, Singapore
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)
Zone 1 · 2 entry points
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water
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