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

The journey from Chinatown to Kovan takes approximately 33 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 11 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Chinatown to Kovan?

The token fare from Chinatown to Kovan 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 Chinatown for Kovan?

At Chinatown, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Bukit Panjang. Look for the electronic board showing "Bukit Panjang".

What is the last train from Chinatown to Kovan?

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

How many stops from Chinatown to Kovan?

There are 5 stops between Chinatown and Kovan on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Chinatown, Fort Canning, Bencoolen, MacPherson.

Chinatown Hasta Kovan

ShortestShortest Route

Chinatown

purple transbordo

Andén 3·underground·Downtown LineHacia Bukit Panjang

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

Fort Canning

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Bencoolen

+9.98 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

MacPherson

orange transbordo

Arrive Platform 3·underground7.41 km

Primer tren: 05:30Último tren: 00:00

correspondencia MacPherson — 5 min

Andén 3 · Circle Line ·Andén 1 Hacia Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

MacPherson

blue transbordo

Andén 1·underground·Circle LineHacia Dhoby Ghaut

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

Serangoon

purple transbordo

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.06 km

Primer tren: 05:30Último tren: 00:00

correspondencia Serangoon — 5 min

Andén 3 · North East Line ·Andén 1 Hacia HarbourFront

+5 min

Serangoon

orange transbordo

Andén 1·underground·North East LineHacia HarbourFront

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

Kovan

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.53 km

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 23:00

Route on the map

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DesdeHasta

Viaje de un vistazo

33 min

Total time

paradas

11 km

Distance

Interchanges

Primer y último tren

Station	Primer tren	Último tren	Direction
Chinatown	05:30	00:00	Hacia Bukit Panjang
Kovan	05:00	23:00	Hacia Chinatown

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

1.49 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.68 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~44 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparación de costos

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$76

Auto

S$162

Cab

S$292

Estimates for 11 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

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

Arrival station

Kovan

underground

Kovan, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water