How long does it take from Tanjong Pagar to Bukit Panjang by metro?

The journey from Tanjong Pagar to Bukit Panjang takes approximately 59 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 21.94 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Tanjong Pagar to Bukit Panjang?

The token fare from Tanjong Pagar to Bukit Panjang is S$2.37. With a smart card the fare is S$2.27 (save S$0.1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's S$2.27.

Which platform at Tanjong Pagar for Bukit Panjang?

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 Bukit Panjang?

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

How many stops from Tanjong Pagar to Bukit Panjang?

There are 9 stops between Tanjong Pagar and Bukit Panjang on the East-West Line. The stations are: Tanjong Pagar, Raffles Place.

Tanjong Pagar To Bukit Panjang

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 · 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

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.54 km

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

interchange Little India — 5 min

Platform 1 · Downtown Line ·Platform 3 Towards Bukit Panjang

+5 min

Little India

purple interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Newton

red interchange

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Botanic Gardens

orange interchange

+9.98 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Beauty World

+14.97 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Cashew

+19.96 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Bukit Panjang

Arrive Platform 1·elevated12.35 km

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

Route on the map

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FromTo

Journey at a glance

59 min

Total time

stops

21.94 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Tanjong Pagar	05:00	23:00	Towards Pasir Ris
Bukit Panjang	05:30	00:00	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$2.37

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

S$2.27

Save S$0.1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

S$2.27

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

2.96 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.36 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~88 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.37

Bike

S$142

Auto

S$294

Cab

S$532

Estimates for 21.94 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

Bukit Panjang

elevated

Bukit Panjang, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Bukit Panjang exit A· Hillion Mall♿

Bukit Panjang exit B· Hillion Mall♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water