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

The journey from Tanjong Pagar to Orchard takes approximately 32 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 13.23 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Tanjong Pagar to Orchard?

The token fare from Tanjong Pagar to Orchard 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 Tanjong Pagar for Orchard?

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 Orchard?

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

How many stops from Tanjong Pagar to Orchard?

There are 5 stops between Tanjong Pagar and Orchard on the East-West Line. The stations are: Tanjong Pagar, Raffles Place.

Tanjong Pagar To Orchard

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

+10.4 min

5.21 min · 2.59 km

Somerset

+15.61 min

5.21 min · 2.59 km

Orchard

Arrive Platform 2·underground10.35 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

13.23 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Tanjong Pagar	05:00	23:00	Towards Pasir Ris
Orchard	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$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

1.79 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.82 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~53 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$90

Auto

S$188

Cab

S$342

Estimates for 13.23 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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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

Orchard

underground

Orchard, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water