How long does it take from Somerset to Downtown by metro?

The journey from Somerset to Downtown takes approximately 32 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 10.6 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Somerset to Downtown?

The token fare from Somerset to Downtown 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 Downtown?

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 Downtown?

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

How many stops from Somerset to Downtown?

There are 5 stops between Somerset and Downtown on the North-South Line. The stations are: Somerset, Dhoby Ghaut.

Somerset To Downtown

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

Clarke Quay

+3.28 min

3.28 min · 1.53 km

Chinatown

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.07 km

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

interchange Chinatown — 5 min

Platform 1 · Downtown Line ·Platform 3 Towards Bukit Panjang

+5 min

Chinatown

purple interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Telok Ayer

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Downtown

Arrive Platform 2·underground4.94 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

32 min

Total time

stops

10.6 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

1.43 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.66 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~42 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$74

Auto

S$158

Cab

S$284

Estimates for 10.6 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

Downtown

underground

Downtown, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water