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

The journey from Bishan to Esplanade takes approximately 42 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 13.3 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Bishan to Esplanade?

The token fare from Bishan to Esplanade 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 Bishan for Esplanade?

At Bishan, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs Towards Jurong East. Look for the electronic board showing "Jurong East".

What is the last train from Bishan to Esplanade?

The last train from Bishan towards Jurong East departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Esplanade back towards Bishan departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Bishan to Esplanade?

There are 6 stops between Bishan and Esplanade on the North-South Line. The stations are: Bishan, Novena, Newton.

Bishan Hasta Esplanade

ShortestShortest Route

Bishan

orange transbordo

Andén 1·elevated·North-South LineHacia Jurong East

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

Novena

+5.19 min

5.19 min · 2.58 km

Newton

blue transbordo

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.17 km

Primer tren: 05:30Último tren: 00:00

correspondencia Newton — 5 min

Andén 1 · Downtown Line ·Andén 3 Hacia Bukit Panjang

+5 min

Newton

red transbordo

Andén 3·underground·Downtown LineHacia Bukit Panjang

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

Little India

purple transbordo

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.47 km

Primer tren: 05:30Último tren: 00:00

correspondencia Little India — 5 min

Andén 3 · North East Line ·Andén 1 Hacia HarbourFront

+5 min

Little India

blue transbordo

Andén 1·underground·North East LineHacia HarbourFront

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

Dhoby Ghaut

red transbordoorange transbordo

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.54 km

Primer tren: 05:30Último tren: 00:00

correspondencia Dhoby Ghaut — 5 min

Andén 3 · Circle Line ·Andén 5 Hacia Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

Dhoby Ghaut

red transbordopurple transbordo

Andén 5·underground·Circle LineHacia Dhoby Ghaut

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

Bras Basah

+4.25 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Esplanade

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.12 km

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 23:00

Route on the map

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DesdeHasta

Viaje de un vistazo

42 min

Total time

paradas

13.3 km

Distance

Interchanges

Primer y último tren

Station	Primer tren	Último tren	Direction
Bishan	05:30	00:00	Hacia Jurong East
Esplanade	05:00	23:00	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$2.11

Buy at counter or TVM

Tarjeta inteligente

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

Viaje ecológico

1.80 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

Comparación de costos

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$90

Auto

S$190

Cab

S$342

Estimates for 13.3 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Preguntas frecuentes

Rutas populares

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

North-South 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

Esplanade

underground

Esplanade, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water