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

The journey from Punggol to Kovan takes approximately 10 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 4.62 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Punggol to Kovan?

The token fare from Punggol to Kovan is S$1.55. With a smart card the fare is S$1.45 (save S$0.1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's S$1.45.

Which platform at Punggol for Kovan?

At Punggol, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards HarbourFront. Look for the electronic board showing "HarbourFront".

What is the last train from Punggol to Kovan?

The last train from Punggol towards HarbourFront departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Kovan back towards Punggol departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Punggol to Kovan?

There are 3 stops between Punggol and Kovan on the North East Line. The stations are: Punggol, Sengkang, Hougang, Kovan.

Punggol To Kovan

ShortestShortest Route

Punggol

Platform 1·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Sengkang

+3.3 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Hougang

+6.6 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Kovan

Arrive Platform 2·underground4.62 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

10 min

Total time

stops

4.62 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Punggol	05:30	00:00	Towards HarbourFront
Kovan	05:00	23:00	Towards Punggol

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$1.55

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

S$1.45

Save S$0.1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

S$1.45

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

0.62 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.29 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~18 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.55

Bike

S$38

Auto

S$86

Cab

S$152

Estimates for 4.62 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

North East Line

Departure station

Punggol

underground

Punggol, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Punggol exit A· Waterway Point♿

Punggol exit B· Waterway Point♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Kovan

underground

Kovan, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water