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

The journey from Downtown to Orchard takes approximately 37 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 13.19 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Downtown to Orchard?

The token fare from Downtown to Orchard 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 Downtown for Orchard?

At Downtown, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Expo. Look for the electronic board showing "Expo".

What is the last train from Downtown to Orchard?

The last train from Downtown towards Expo departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Orchard back towards Downtown departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Downtown to Orchard?

There are 6 stops between Downtown and Orchard on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Downtown, Telok Ayer, Chinatown.

Downtown Hasta Orchard

ShortestShortest Route

Downtown

Andén 1·underground·Downtown LineHacia Expo

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 23:00Doors open: right

Telok Ayer

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Chinatown

purple transbordo

Arrive Platform 3·underground4.94 km

Primer tren: 05:30Último tren: 00:00

correspondencia Chinatown — 5 min

Andén 3 · North East Line ·Andén 1 Hacia HarbourFront

+5 min

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

37 min

Total time

paradas

13.19 km

Distance

Interchanges

Primer y último tren

Station	Primer tren	Último tren	Direction
Downtown	05:00	23:00	Hacia Expo
Orchard	05:00	23:00	Hacia Downtown

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

1.78 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$188

Cab

S$340

Estimates for 13.19 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

Downtown

underground

Downtown, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Orchard

underground

Orchard, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water