How long does it take from Little India to Nicoll Highway by metro?

The journey from Little India to Nicoll Highway takes approximately 24 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 9.47 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Little India to Nicoll Highway?

The token fare from Little India to Nicoll Highway 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 Little India for Nicoll Highway?

At Little India, 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 Little India to Nicoll Highway?

The last train from Little India towards Bukit Panjang departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Nicoll Highway back towards Little India departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Little India to Nicoll Highway?

There are 4 stops between Little India and Nicoll Highway on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Little India, Rochor, Bugis, Promenade.

Little India To Nicoll Highway

ShortestShortest Route

Little India

purple interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Rochor

+4.99 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Bugis

green interchange

+9.98 min

4.99 min · 2.47 km

Promenade

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground7.41 km

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

interchange Promenade — 5 min

Platform 3 · Circle Line ·Platform 1 Towards Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

Promenade

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

Nicoll Highway

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.06 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

24 min

Total time

stops

9.47 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Little India	05:30	00:00	Towards Bukit Panjang
Nicoll Highway	05:00	23:00	Towards Little India

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

1.28 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.59 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~38 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$144

Cab

S$258

Estimates for 9.47 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

Downtown Line

Departure station

Little India

underground

Little India, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Little India exit A· Little India, Tekka♿

Little India exit B· Little India, Tekka♿

Little India exit C· Little India, Tekka♿

Little India exit D· Little India, Tekka♿

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

Nicoll Highway

underground

Nicoll Highway, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water