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

The journey from Chinatown to Orchard takes approximately 22 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 8.25 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Chinatown to Orchard?

The token fare from Chinatown to Orchard 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 Orchard?

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

What is the last train from Chinatown to Orchard?

The last train from Chinatown towards HarbourFront departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Orchard back towards Chinatown departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Chinatown to Orchard?

There are 4 stops between Chinatown and Orchard on the North East Line. The stations are: Chinatown, Clarke Quay, Dhoby Ghaut.

Chinatown Hasta Orchard

ShortestShortest Route

Chinatown

blue transbordo

Andén 1·underground·North East LineHacia HarbourFront

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

Clarke Quay

+3.3 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Dhoby Ghaut

red transbordoorange transbordo

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.07 km

Primer tren: 05:30Último tren: 00:00

correspondencia Dhoby Ghaut — 5 min

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

+5 min

Dhoby Ghaut

purple transbordoorange transbordo

Andén 1·underground·North-South LineHacia Jurong East

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

Somerset

+5.21 min

5.21 min · 2.59 km

Orchard

Arrive Platform 2·underground5.18 km

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 23:00

Route on the map

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DesdeHasta

Viaje de un vistazo

22 min

Total time

paradas

8.25 km

Distance

Interchanges

Primer y último tren

Station	Primer tren	Último tren	Direction
Chinatown	05:30	00:00	Hacia HarbourFront
Orchard	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

1.11 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.51 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~33 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparación de costos

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$60

Auto

S$130

Cab

S$232

Estimates for 8.25 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Preguntas frecuentes

Rutas populares

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

North East 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

Orchard

underground

Orchard, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water