How long does it take from Somerset to Boon Keng by metro?

The journey from Somerset to Boon Keng takes approximately 20 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 7.21 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Somerset to Boon Keng?

The token fare from Somerset to Boon Keng 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 Somerset for Boon Keng?

At Somerset, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Marina South Pier. Look for the electronic board showing "Marina South Pier".

What is the last train from Somerset to Boon Keng?

The last train from Somerset towards Marina South Pier departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Boon Keng back towards Somerset departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Somerset to Boon Keng?

There are 4 stops between Somerset and Boon Keng on the North-South Line. The stations are: Somerset, Dhoby Ghaut.

Somerset To Boon Keng

ShortestShortest Route

Somerset

Platform 1·underground·North-South LineTowards Marina South Pier

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

Dhoby Ghaut

purple interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.59 km

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

interchange Dhoby Ghaut — 5 min

Platform 1 · North East Line ·Platform 3 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

Dhoby Ghaut

red interchangeorange interchange

Platform 3·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Little India

blue interchange

+3.3 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Farrer Park

+6.6 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Boon Keng

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.62 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

20 min

Total time

stops

7.21 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Somerset	05:00	23:00	Towards Marina South Pier
Boon Keng	05:00	23:00	Towards Somerset

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

0.97 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.45 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~29 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$54

Auto

S$116

Cab

S$208

Estimates for 7.21 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

North-South Line

Departure station

Somerset

underground

Somerset, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Boon Keng

underground

Boon Keng, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water