How long does it take from Bukit Panjang to Chinatown by metro?

The journey from Bukit Panjang to Chinatown takes approximately 40 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 16.96 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Bukit Panjang to Chinatown?

The token fare from Bukit Panjang to Chinatown 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 Bukit Panjang for Chinatown?

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

What is the last train from Bukit Panjang to Chinatown?

The last train from Bukit Panjang towards Bukit Panjang departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Chinatown back towards Bukit Panjang departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Bukit Panjang to Chinatown?

There are 8 stops between Bukit Panjang and Chinatown on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Bukit Panjang, Cashew, Beauty World, Botanic Gardens, Newton, Little India.

Bukit Panjang Hasta Chinatown

ShortestShortest Route

Bukit Panjang

Andén 1·elevated·Downtown LineHacia Bukit Panjang

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

Cashew

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Beauty World

+9.98 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Botanic Gardens

orange transbordo

+14.97 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Newton

red transbordo

+19.96 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Little India

purple transbordo

Arrive Platform 3·underground12.35 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

+3.3 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Clarke Quay

+6.58 min

3.28 min · 1.53 km

Chinatown

blue transbordo

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.61 km

Primer tren: 05:30Último tren: 00:00

Route on the map

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DesdeHasta

Viaje de un vistazo

40 min

Total time

paradas

16.96 km

Distance

Interchanges

Primer y último tren

Station	Primer tren	Último tren	Direction
Bukit Panjang	05:30	00:00	Hacia Bukit Panjang
Chinatown	05:30	00:00	Hacia Bukit Panjang

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

2.29 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.05 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~68 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparación de costos

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$112

Auto

S$234

Cab

S$424

Estimates for 16.96 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Preguntas frecuentes

Rutas populares

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

Downtown Line

Departure station

Bukit Panjang

elevated

Bukit Panjang, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Bukit Panjang exit A· Hillion Mall♿

Bukit Panjang exit B· Hillion Mall♿

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

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

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