How long does it take from Tiong Bahru to Yishun by metro?

The journey from Tiong Bahru to Yishun takes approximately 55 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 22.06 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Tiong Bahru to Yishun?

The token fare from Tiong Bahru to Yishun 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 Tiong Bahru for Yishun?

At Tiong Bahru, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Tuas Link. Look for the electronic board showing "Tuas Link".

What is the last train from Tiong Bahru to Yishun?

The last train from Tiong Bahru towards Tuas Link departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Yishun back towards Tiong Bahru departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Tiong Bahru to Yishun?

There are 9 stops between Tiong Bahru and Yishun on the East-West Line. The stations are: Tiong Bahru, Queenstown, Commonwealth, Buona Vista.

Tiong Bahru To Yishun

ShortestShortest Route

Tiong Bahru

Platform 1·underground·East-West LineTowards Tuas Link

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

Queenstown

+5.75 min

5.75 min · 2.89 km

Commonwealth

+11.49 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Buona Vista

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground8.65 km

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

interchange Buona Vista — 5 min

Platform 1 · Circle Line ·Platform 3 Towards Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

Buona Vista

green interchange

Platform 3·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

Holland Village

+4.25 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Botanic Gardens

blue interchange

+8.48 min

4.23 min · 2.05 km

Caldecott

+12.73 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Bishan

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground8.23 km

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

interchange Bishan — 5 min

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

+5 min

Bishan

orange interchange

Platform 1·elevated·North-South LineTowards Jurong East

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

Ang Mo Kio

+5.21 min

5.21 min · 2.59 km

Yishun

Arrive Platform 2·elevated5.18 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

55 min

Total time

stops

22.06 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Tiong Bahru	05:00	23:00	Towards Tuas Link
Yishun	05:00	23:00	Towards Tiong Bahru

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

2.98 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.37 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$536

Estimates for 22.06 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

Tiong Bahru

underground

Tiong Bahru, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Yishun

elevated

Yishun, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water