How long does it take from Promenade to Kovan by metro?

The journey from Promenade to Kovan takes approximately 43 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 13.88 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Promenade to Kovan?

The token fare from Promenade to Kovan 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 Promenade for Kovan?

At Promenade, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Bukit Panjang. Look for the electronic board showing "Bukit Panjang".

What is the last train from Promenade to Kovan?

The last train from Promenade towards Bukit Panjang departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Kovan back towards Promenade departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Promenade to Kovan?

There are 6 stops between Promenade and Kovan on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Promenade, Bugis.

Promenade To Kovan

ShortestShortest Route

Promenade

orange interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Bugis

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.47 km

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

interchange Bugis — 5 min

Platform 3 · East-West Line ·Platform 1 Towards Pasir Ris

+5 min

Bugis

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·East-West LineTowards Pasir Ris

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

Aljunied

+5.74 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Paya Lebar

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated5.76 km

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

interchange Paya Lebar — 5 min

Platform 1 · Circle Line ·Platform 3 Towards Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

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

Arrive Platform 3·underground4.12 km

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

interchange Serangoon — 5 min

Platform 3 · North East Line ·Platform 1 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

Serangoon

orange interchange

Platform 1·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Kovan

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.53 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

43 min

Total time

stops

13.88 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Promenade	05:30	00:00	Towards Bukit Panjang
Kovan	05:00	23:00	Towards Promenade

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

1.87 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.86 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~56 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$94

Auto

S$196

Cab

S$356

Estimates for 13.88 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

Downtown Line

Departure station

Promenade

underground

Promenade, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Promenade exit A· Suntec City♿

Promenade exit B· Suntec City♿

Promenade exit C· Suntec City♿

Promenade exit D· Suntec City♿

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

Kovan

underground

Kovan, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water