How long does it take from Paya Lebar to Chinatown by metro?

The journey from Paya Lebar to Chinatown takes approximately 24 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 9.47 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Paya Lebar to Chinatown?

The token fare from Paya Lebar 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 Paya Lebar for Chinatown?

At Paya Lebar, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Dhoby Ghaut. Look for the electronic board showing "Dhoby Ghaut".

What is the last train from Paya Lebar to Chinatown?

The last train from Paya Lebar towards Dhoby Ghaut departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Chinatown back towards Paya Lebar departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Paya Lebar to Chinatown?

There are 4 stops between Paya Lebar and Chinatown on the Circle Line. The stations are: Paya Lebar, MacPherson.

Paya Lebar Hasta Chinatown

ShortestShortest Route

Paya Lebar

green transbordo

Andén 3·underground·Circle LineHacia Dhoby Ghaut

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

MacPherson

blue transbordo

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.06 km

Primer tren: 05:30Último tren: 00:00

correspondencia MacPherson — 5 min

Andén 1 · Downtown Line ·Andén 3 Hacia Bukit Panjang

+5 min

MacPherson

orange transbordo

Andén 3·underground·Downtown LineHacia Bukit Panjang

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

Bencoolen

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Fort Canning

+9.98 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Chinatown

purple transbordo

Arrive Platform 3·underground7.41 km

Primer tren: 05:30Último tren: 00:00

Route on the map

4paradas1transbordos

DesdeHasta

Viaje de un vistazo

24 min

Total time

paradas

9.47 km

Distance

Interchanges

Primer y último tren

Station	Primer tren	Último tren	Direction
Paya Lebar	05:30	00:00	Hacia Dhoby Ghaut
Chinatown	05:30	00:00	Hacia Paya Lebar

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

1.28 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.59 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~38 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparación de costos

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$66

Auto

S$144

Cab

S$258

Estimates for 9.47 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Preguntas frecuentes

Rutas populares

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

Circle Line

Departure station

Paya Lebar

elevated

Paya Lebar, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Paya Lebar exit A· Paya Lebar Quarter♿

Paya Lebar exit B· Paya Lebar Quarter♿

Paya Lebar exit C· Paya Lebar Quarter♿

Paya Lebar exit D· Paya Lebar Quarter♿

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