How long does it take from Tanjong Pagar to Bras Basah by metro?

The journey from Tanjong Pagar to Bras Basah takes approximately 30 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 10.11 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Tanjong Pagar to Bras Basah?

The token fare from Tanjong Pagar to Bras Basah 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 Tanjong Pagar for Bras Basah?

At Tanjong Pagar, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Pasir Ris. Look for the electronic board showing "Pasir Ris".

What is the last train from Tanjong Pagar to Bras Basah?

The last train from Tanjong Pagar towards Pasir Ris departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Bras Basah back towards Tanjong Pagar departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Tanjong Pagar to Bras Basah?

There are 4 stops between Tanjong Pagar and Bras Basah on the East-West Line. The stations are: Tanjong Pagar, Raffles Place.

Tanjong Pagar To Bras Basah

ShortestShortest Route

Tanjong Pagar

Platform 2·underground·East-West LineTowards Pasir Ris

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

Raffles Place

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.88 km

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

interchange Raffles Place — 5 min

Platform 3 · North-South Line ·Platform 1 Towards Jurong East

+5 min

Raffles Place

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·North-South LineTowards Jurong East

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

City Hall

green interchange

+5.19 min

5.19 min · 2.58 km

Dhoby Ghaut

purple interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.17 km

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

interchange Dhoby Ghaut — 5 min

Platform 1 · Circle Line ·Platform 5 Towards Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

Dhoby Ghaut

red interchangepurple interchange

Platform 5·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

Bras Basah

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.06 km

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

Route on the map

4stops2changes

FromTo

Journey at a glance

30 min

Total time

stops

10.11 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Tanjong Pagar	05:00	23:00	Towards Pasir Ris
Bras Basah	05:00	23:00	Towards Tanjong Pagar

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

1.36 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.63 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~40 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$70

Auto

S$152

Cab

S$272

Estimates for 10.11 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

East-West Line

Departure station

Tanjong Pagar

underground

Tanjong Pagar, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Bras Basah

underground

Bras Basah, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water