How long does it take from Telok Ayer to Kovan by metro?

The journey from Telok Ayer to Kovan takes approximately 38 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 13.47 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Telok Ayer to Kovan?

The token fare from Telok Ayer to Kovan 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 Telok Ayer for Kovan?

At Telok Ayer, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Expo. Look for the electronic board showing "Expo".

What is the last train from Telok Ayer to Kovan?

The last train from Telok Ayer towards Expo departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Kovan back towards Telok Ayer departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Telok Ayer to Kovan?

There are 6 stops between Telok Ayer and Kovan on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Telok Ayer, Chinatown, Fort Canning, Bencoolen, MacPherson.

Telok Ayer To Kovan

ShortestShortest Route

Telok Ayer

Platform 1·underground·Downtown LineTowards Expo

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

Chinatown

purple interchange

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Fort Canning

+9.98 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Bencoolen

+14.97 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

MacPherson

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground9.88 km

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

interchange MacPherson — 5 min

Platform 3 · Circle Line ·Platform 1 Towards Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

MacPherson

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

Serangoon

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.06 km

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

interchange Serangoon — 5 min

Platform 3 · North East Line ·Platform 1 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

Serangoon

orange interchange

Platform 1·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Kovan

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.53 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

38 min

Total time

stops

13.47 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Telok Ayer	05:00	23:00	Towards Expo
Kovan	05:00	23:00	Towards Telok Ayer

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

1.82 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.84 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~54 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$192

Cab

S$346

Estimates for 13.47 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

Downtown Line

Departure station

Telok Ayer

underground

Telok Ayer, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Kovan

underground

Kovan, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water