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

The journey from Tampines to Chinatown takes approximately 20 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 9.88 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Tampines to Chinatown?

The token fare from Tampines 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 Tampines for Chinatown?

At Tampines, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Bukit Panjang. Look for the electronic board showing "Bukit Panjang".

What is the last train from Tampines to Chinatown?

The last train from Tampines towards Bukit Panjang departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Chinatown back towards Tampines departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Tampines to Chinatown?

There are 4 stops between Tampines and Chinatown on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Tampines, MacPherson, Bencoolen, Fort Canning, Chinatown.

Tampines À Chinatown

ShortestShortest Route

Tampines

green correspondance

Quai 3·underground·Downtown LineVers Bukit Panjang

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

MacPherson

orange correspondance

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Bencoolen

+9.98 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Fort Canning

+14.97 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Chinatown

purple correspondance

Arrive Platform 3·underground9.88 km

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

Route on the map

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Aperçu du trajet

20 min

Total time

arrêts

9.88 km

Distance

Interchanges

Premier et dernier trains

Station	Premier train	Dernier train	Direction
Tampines	05:30	00:00	Vers Bukit Panjang
Chinatown	05:30	00:00	Vers Tampines

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

1.33 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.61 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~40 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparaison des coûts

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$70

Auto

S$148

Cab

S$268

Estimates for 9.88 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

Tampines

elevated

Tampines, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Tampines exit A· Tampines Mall♿

Tampines exit B· Tampines Mall♿

Tampines exit C· Tampines Mall♿

Tampines exit D· Tampines Mall♿

Tap in and out with an EZ-Link or SimplyGo card; eating and drinking are not allowed on trains.

Équipements

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.

Équipements

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store