How long does it take from Bishan to Chinatown by metro?

The journey from Bishan to Chinatown takes approximately 29 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 11.53 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Bishan to Chinatown?

The token fare from Bishan to Chinatown is S$1.86. With a smart card the fare is S$1.76 (save S$0.1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's S$1.76.

Which platform at Bishan for Chinatown?

At Bishan, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Dhoby Ghaut. Look for the electronic board showing "Dhoby Ghaut".

What is the last train from Bishan to Chinatown?

The last train from Bishan towards Dhoby Ghaut departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Chinatown back towards Bishan departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Bishan to Chinatown?

There are 5 stops between Bishan and Chinatown on the Circle Line. The stations are: Bishan, Serangoon, MacPherson.

Bishan Hasta Chinatown

ShortestShortest Route

Bishan

red transbordo

Andén 3·underground·Circle LineHacia Dhoby Ghaut

Primer tren: 05:30Último tren: 00:00Doors open: right

Serangoon

purple transbordo

+4.25 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

MacPherson

blue transbordo

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.12 km

Primer tren: 05:30Último tren: 00:00

correspondencia MacPherson — 5 min

Andén 1 · Downtown Line ·Andén 3 Hacia Bukit Panjang

+5 min

MacPherson

orange transbordo

Andén 3·underground·Downtown LineHacia Bukit Panjang

Primer tren: 05:30Último tren: 00:00Doors open: right

Bencoolen

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Fort Canning

+9.98 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Chinatown

purple transbordo

Arrive Platform 3·underground7.41 km

Primer tren: 05:30Último tren: 00:00

Route on the map

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DesdeHasta

Viaje de un vistazo

29 min

Total time

paradas

11.53 km

Distance

Interchanges

Primer y último tren

Station	Primer tren	Último tren	Direction
Bishan	05:30	00:00	Hacia Dhoby Ghaut
Chinatown	05:30	00:00	Hacia Bishan

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Tarifas y tarjeta

Token fare

S$1.86

Buy at counter or TVM

Tarjeta inteligente

S$1.76

Save S$0.1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

S$1.76

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

Viaje ecológico

1.56 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.71 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~46 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparación de costos

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$80

Auto

S$168

Cab

S$304

Estimates for 11.53 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Preguntas frecuentes

Rutas populares

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

Circle Line

Departure station

Bishan

elevated

Bishan, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Bishan exit A· Junction 8♿

Bishan exit B· Junction 8♿

Bishan exit C· Junction 8♿

Bishan exit D· Junction 8♿

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

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store

Arrival station

Chinatown

underground

Chinatown, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Chinatown exit A· Chinatown♿

Chinatown exit B· Chinatown♿

Chinatown exit C· Chinatown♿

Chinatown exit D· Chinatown♿

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

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store