How long does it take from Yew Tee to Kovan by metro?

The journey from Yew Tee to Kovan takes approximately 44 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 16.54 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Yew Tee to Kovan?

The token fare from Yew Tee 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 Yew Tee for Kovan?

At Yew Tee, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs towards Marina South Pier. Look for the electronic board showing "Marina South Pier".

What is the last train from Yew Tee to Kovan?

The last train from Yew Tee towards Marina South Pier departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Kovan back towards Yew Tee departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Yew Tee to Kovan?

There are 7 stops between Yew Tee and Kovan on the North-South Line. The stations are: Yew Tee, Kranji, Woodlands, Yishun, Ang Mo Kio, Bishan.

Yew Tee To Kovan

ShortestShortest Route

Yew Tee

Platform 1·elevated·North-South LineTowards Marina South Pier

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

Kranji

+5.21 min

5.21 min · 2.59 km

Woodlands

+10.42 min

5.21 min · 2.59 km

Yishun

+15.63 min

5.21 min · 2.59 km

Ang Mo Kio

+20.84 min

5.21 min · 2.59 km

Bishan

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated12.95 km

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

interchange Bishan — 5 min

Platform 1 · Circle Line ·Platform 3 Towards Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

Bishan

red interchange

Platform 3·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

44 min

Total time

stops

16.54 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Yew Tee	05:00	23:00	Towards Marina South Pier
Kovan	05:00	23:00	Towards Yew Tee

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

2.23 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.03 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~66 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$110

Auto

S$228

Cab

S$414

Estimates for 16.54 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

North-South Line

Departure station

Yew Tee

elevated

Yew Tee, 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