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

The journey from Orchard to Esplanade takes approximately 24 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 9.3 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Orchard to Esplanade?

The token fare from Orchard to Esplanade 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 Orchard for Esplanade?

At Orchard, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Marina South Pier. Look for the electronic board showing "Marina South Pier".

What is the last train from Orchard to Esplanade?

The last train from Orchard towards Marina South Pier departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Esplanade back towards Orchard departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Orchard to Esplanade?

There are 4 stops between Orchard and Esplanade on the North-South Line. The stations are: Orchard, Somerset, Dhoby Ghaut.

Orchard À Esplanade

ShortestShortest Route

Orchard

Quai 1·underground·North-South LineVers Marina South Pier

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

Somerset

+5.21 min

5.21 min · 2.59 km

Dhoby Ghaut

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Arrive Platform 1·underground5.18 km

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

correspondance Dhoby Ghaut — 5 min

Quai 1 · Circle Line ·Quai 5 Vers Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

Dhoby Ghaut

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Quai 5·underground·Circle LineVers Dhoby Ghaut

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

Bras Basah

+4.25 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Esplanade

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.12 km

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

Route on the map

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Aperçu du trajet

24 min

Total time

arrêts

9.3 km

Distance

Interchanges

Premier et dernier trains

Station	Premier train	Dernier train	Direction
Orchard	05:00	23:00	Vers Marina South Pier
Esplanade	05:00	23:00	Vers Orchard

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$1.86

Buy at counter or TVM

Carte à puce

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

Voyage écologique

1.26 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.58 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~37 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparaison des coûts

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$66

Auto

S$142

Cab

S$254

Estimates for 9.3 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Questions fréquentes

Itinéraires populaires

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

North-South Line

Departure station

Orchard

underground

Orchard, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Équipements

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Esplanade

underground

Esplanade, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Équipements

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water