How long does it take from Paya Lebar to Clarke Quay by metro?

The journey from Paya Lebar to Clarke Quay takes approximately 33 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 11.01 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Paya Lebar to Clarke Quay?

The token fare from Paya Lebar to Clarke Quay 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 Paya Lebar for Clarke Quay?

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 Clarke Quay?

The last train from Paya Lebar towards Dhoby Ghaut departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Clarke Quay back towards Paya Lebar departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Paya Lebar to Clarke Quay?

There are 5 stops between Paya Lebar and Clarke Quay on the Circle Line. The stations are: Paya Lebar, MacPherson.

Paya Lebar To Clarke Quay

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

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.06 km

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

interchange MacPherson — 5 min

Platform 1 · Downtown Line ·Platform 3 Towards Bukit Panjang

+5 min

MacPherson

orange interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Bencoolen

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Fort Canning

+9.98 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Chinatown

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground7.41 km

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

interchange Chinatown — 5 min

Platform 3 · North East Line ·Platform 1 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

Chinatown

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Clarke Quay

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.54 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

33 min

Total time

stops

11.01 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Paya Lebar	05:30	00:00	Towards Dhoby Ghaut
Clarke Quay	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$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

1.49 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.68 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~44 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$76

Auto

S$162

Cab

S$292

Estimates for 11.01 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

Clarke Quay

underground

Clarke Quay, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water