How long does it take from Buona Vista to Chinatown by metro?

The journey from Buona Vista to Chinatown takes approximately 24 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 9.26 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Buona Vista to Chinatown?

The token fare from Buona Vista 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 Buona Vista for Chinatown?

At Buona Vista, 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 Buona Vista to Chinatown?

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

How many stops from Buona Vista to Chinatown?

There are 5 stops between Buona Vista and Chinatown on the Circle Line. The stations are: Buona Vista, one-north, Kent Ridge, HarbourFront.

Buona Vista To Chinatown

ShortestShortest Route

Buona Vista

green interchange

Platform 3·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

one-north

+4.25 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Kent Ridge

+8.5 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

HarbourFront

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground6.18 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00

interchange HarbourFront — 5 min

Platform 3 · North East Line ·Platform 1 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

HarbourFront

orange interchange

Platform 1·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Outram Park

green interchange

+3.3 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Chinatown

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.08 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 00:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

24 min

Total time

stops

9.26 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Buona Vista	05:30	00:00	Towards Dhoby Ghaut
Chinatown	05:30	00:00	Towards Buona Vista

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

Fares & smart card

Token fare

S$1.86

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

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

Travel green

1.25 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.57 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~37 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$66

Auto

S$142

Cab

S$254

Estimates for 9.26 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

Circle Line

Departure station

Buona Vista

underground

Buona Vista, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Buona Vista exit A· one-north♿

Buona Vista exit B· one-north♿

Buona Vista exit C· one-north♿

Buona Vista exit D· one-north♿

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

Facilities

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.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store