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

The journey from Queenstown to Kovan takes approximately 46 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 17.58 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Queenstown to Kovan?

The token fare from Queenstown 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 Queenstown for Kovan?

At Queenstown, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Tuas Link. Look for the electronic board showing "Tuas Link".

What is the last train from Queenstown to Kovan?

The last train from Queenstown towards Tuas Link departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Kovan back towards Queenstown departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Queenstown to Kovan?

There are 8 stops between Queenstown and Kovan on the East-West Line. The stations are: Queenstown, Commonwealth, Buona Vista.

Queenstown To Kovan

ShortestShortest Route

Queenstown

Platform 1·underground·East-West LineTowards Tuas Link

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Commonwealth

+5.74 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Buona Vista

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.76 km

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

interchange Buona Vista — 5 min

Platform 1 · Circle Line ·Platform 3 Towards Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

Buona Vista

green interchange

Platform 3·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

Holland Village

+4.25 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Botanic Gardens

blue interchange

+8.48 min

4.23 min · 2.05 km

Caldecott

+12.73 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Bishan

red interchange

+16.98 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Serangoon

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground10.29 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

46 min

Total time

stops

17.58 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Queenstown	05:00	23:00	Towards Tuas Link
Kovan	05:00	23:00	Towards Queenstown

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

2.37 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.09 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~70 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$116

Auto

S$240

Cab

S$436

Estimates for 17.58 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

East-West Line

Departure station

Queenstown

underground

Queenstown, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

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