How long does it take from Paya Lebar to Choa Chu Kang by metro?

The journey from Paya Lebar to Choa Chu Kang takes approximately 49 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 21.71 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Paya Lebar to Choa Chu Kang?

The token fare from Paya Lebar to Choa Chu Kang is S$2.37. With a smart card the fare is S$2.27 (save S$0.1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's S$2.27.

Which platform at Paya Lebar for Choa Chu Kang?

At Paya Lebar, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Dhoby Ghaut. Look for the electronic board showing "Dhoby Ghaut".

What is the last train from Paya Lebar to Choa Chu Kang?

The last train from Paya Lebar towards Dhoby Ghaut departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Choa Chu Kang back towards Paya Lebar departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Paya Lebar to Choa Chu Kang?

There are 9 stops between Paya Lebar and Choa Chu Kang on the Circle Line. The stations are: Paya Lebar, MacPherson, Serangoon, Bishan.

Paya Lebar To Choa Chu Kang

ShortestShortest Route

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

+8.5 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Bishan

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground6.18 km

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

interchange Bishan — 5 min

Platform 3 · North-South Line ·Platform 1 Towards Jurong East

+5 min

Bishan

orange interchange

Platform 1·elevated·North-South LineTowards Jurong East

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

Ang Mo Kio

+5.21 min

5.21 min · 2.59 km

Yishun

+10.42 min

5.21 min · 2.59 km

Kranji

+20.84 min

5.21 min · 2.59 km

Yew Tee

+26.05 min

5.21 min · 2.59 km

Choa Chu Kang

Arrive Platform 2·elevated15.53 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

49 min

Total time

stops

21.71 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Paya Lebar	05:30	00:00	Towards Dhoby Ghaut
Choa Chu Kang	05:00	23:00	Towards Paya Lebar

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$2.37

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

S$2.27

Save S$0.1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

S$2.27

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

2.93 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.35 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~87 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.37

Bike

S$140

Auto

S$290

Cab

S$528

Estimates for 21.71 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

Circle Line

Departure station

Paya Lebar

elevated

Paya Lebar, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Paya Lebar exit A· Paya Lebar Quarter♿

Paya Lebar exit B· Paya Lebar Quarter♿

Paya Lebar exit C· Paya Lebar Quarter♿

Paya Lebar exit D· Paya Lebar Quarter♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store

Arrival station

Choa Chu Kang

elevated

Choa Chu Kang, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water