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

The journey from Little India to Orchard takes approximately 15 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 5.06 km across 2 stops.

What is the metro fare from Little India to Orchard?

The token fare from Little India to Orchard 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 Little India for Orchard?

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 Orchard?

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

How many stops from Little India to Orchard?

There are 2 stops between Little India and Orchard on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Little India, Newton.

Little India To Orchard

ShortestShortest Route

Little India

purple interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Newton

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.47 km

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

interchange Newton — 5 min

Platform 3 · North-South Line ·Platform 1 Towards Jurong East

+5 min

Newton

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·North-South LineTowards Jurong East

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

Orchard

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.59 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

15 min

Total time

stops

5.06 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Little India	05:30	00:00	Towards Bukit Panjang
Orchard	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$1.55

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

0.68 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.31 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~20 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.55

Bike

S$40

Auto

S$90

Cab

S$162

Estimates for 5.06 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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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

Orchard

underground

Orchard, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water