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

The journey from Bugis to Chinatown takes approximately 28 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 8.54 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Bugis to Chinatown?

The token fare from Bugis 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 Bugis for Chinatown?

At Bugis, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Pasir Ris. Look for the electronic board showing "Pasir Ris".

What is the last train from Bugis to Chinatown?

The last train from Bugis towards Pasir Ris departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Chinatown back towards Bugis departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Bugis to Chinatown?

There are 4 stops between Bugis and Chinatown on the East-West Line. The stations are: Bugis, City Hall.

Bugis Hasta Chinatown

ShortestShortest Route

Bugis

blue transbordo

Andén 1·underground·East-West LineHacia Pasir Ris

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

City Hall

red transbordo

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.88 km

Primer tren: 05:30Último tren: 00:00

correspondencia City Hall — 5 min

Andén 3 · North-South Line ·Andén 1 Hacia Jurong East

+5 min

City Hall

green transbordo

Andén 1·underground·North-South LineHacia Jurong East

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

Dhoby Ghaut

purple transbordoorange transbordo

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.59 km

Primer tren: 05:30Último tren: 00:00

correspondencia Dhoby Ghaut — 5 min

Andén 1 · North East Line ·Andén 3 Hacia HarbourFront

+5 min

Dhoby Ghaut

red transbordoorange transbordo

Andén 3·underground·North East LineHacia HarbourFront

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

Clarke Quay

+3.28 min

3.28 min · 1.53 km

Chinatown

blue transbordo

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.07 km

Primer tren: 05:30Último tren: 00:00

Route on the map

4paradas2transbordos

DesdeHasta

Viaje de un vistazo

28 min

Total time

paradas

8.54 km

Distance

Interchanges

Primer y último tren

Station	Primer tren	Último tren	Direction
Bugis	05:30	00:00	Hacia Pasir Ris
Chinatown	05:30	00:00	Hacia Bugis

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

1.15 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.53 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~34 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparación de costos

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$62

Auto

S$132

Cab

S$238

Estimates for 8.54 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Preguntas frecuentes

Rutas populares

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

East-West Line

Departure station

Bugis

underground

Bugis, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Bugis exit A· Bugis Junction, Bugis Street♿

Bugis exit B· Bugis Junction, Bugis Street♿

Bugis exit C· Bugis Junction, Bugis Street♿

Bugis exit D· Bugis Junction, Bugis Street♿

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