How long does it take from City Hall to Chinatown by metro?

The journey from City Hall to Chinatown takes approximately 17 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 5.66 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from City Hall to Chinatown?

The token fare from City Hall to Chinatown is S$1.55. With a smart card the fare is S$1.45 (save S$0.1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's S$1.45.

Which platform at City Hall for Chinatown?

At City Hall, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Jurong East. Look for the electronic board showing "Jurong East".

What is the last train from City Hall to Chinatown?

The last train from City Hall towards Jurong East departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Chinatown back towards City Hall departs at 00:00.

How many stops from City Hall to Chinatown?

There are 3 stops between City Hall and Chinatown on the North-South Line. The stations are: City Hall, Dhoby Ghaut.

City Hall To Chinatown

ShortestShortest Route

City Hall

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·North-South LineTowards Jurong East

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

Dhoby Ghaut

purple interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.59 km

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

interchange Dhoby Ghaut — 5 min

Platform 1 · North East Line ·Platform 3 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

Dhoby Ghaut

red interchangeorange interchange

Platform 3·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Clarke Quay

+3.28 min

3.28 min · 1.53 km

Chinatown

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.07 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

17 min

Total time

stops

5.66 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
City Hall	05:30	00:00	Towards Jurong East
Chinatown	05:30	00:00	Towards City Hall

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$1.55

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

S$1.45

Save S$0.1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

S$1.45

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

0.76 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.35 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~23 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.55

Bike

S$44

Auto

S$98

Cab

S$174

Estimates for 5.66 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

North-South Line

Departure station

City Hall

underground

City Hall, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

City Hall exit A· City Hall, Raffles City♿

City Hall exit B· City Hall, Raffles City♿

City Hall exit C· City Hall, Raffles City♿

City Hall exit D· City Hall, Raffles City♿

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