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 À Orchard

ShortestShortest Route

Downtown

Quai 1·underground·Downtown LineVers Expo

Premier train: 05:00Dernier train: 23:00Doors open: right

Telok Ayer

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Chinatown

purple correspondance

Arrive Platform 3·underground4.94 km

Premier train: 05:30Dernier train: 00:00

correspondance Chinatown — 5 min

Quai 3 · North East Line ·Quai 1 Vers HarbourFront

+5 min

Chinatown

blue correspondance

Quai 1·underground·North East LineVers HarbourFront

Premier train: 05:30Dernier train: 00:00Doors open: right

Clarke Quay

+3.3 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Dhoby Ghaut

red correspondanceorange correspondance

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.07 km

Premier train: 05:30Dernier train: 00:00

correspondance Dhoby Ghaut — 5 min

Quai 3 · North-South Line ·Quai 1 Vers Jurong East

+5 min

Dhoby Ghaut

purple correspondanceorange correspondance

Quai 1·underground·North-South LineVers Jurong East

Premier train: 05:30Dernier train: 00:00Doors open: right

Somerset

+5.21 min

5.21 min · 2.59 km

Orchard

Arrive Platform 2·underground5.18 km

Premier train: 05:00Dernier train: 23:00

Route on the map

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DeÀ

Aperçu du trajet

37 min

Total time

arrêts

13.19 km

Distance

Interchanges

Premier et dernier trains

Station	Premier train	Dernier train	Direction
Downtown	05:00	23:00	Vers Expo
Orchard	05:00	23:00	Vers Downtown

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Tarifs et carte

Token fare

S$2.11

Buy at counter or TVM

Carte à puce

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

Voyage écologique

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

Comparaison des coûts

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.

Questions fréquentes

Itinéraires populaires

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

Équipements

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Orchard

underground

Orchard, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Équipements

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water