How long does it take from Marina Bay to Esplanade by metro?

The journey from Marina Bay to Esplanade takes approximately 29 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 11.88 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Marina Bay to Esplanade?

The token fare from Marina Bay to Esplanade 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 Marina Bay for Esplanade?

At Marina Bay, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Jurong East. Look for the electronic board showing "Jurong East".

What is the last train from Marina Bay to Esplanade?

The last train from Marina Bay towards Jurong East departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Esplanade back towards Marina Bay departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Marina Bay to Esplanade?

There are 5 stops between Marina Bay and Esplanade on the North-South Line. The stations are: Marina Bay, Raffles Place, City Hall, Dhoby Ghaut.

Marina Bay To Esplanade

ShortestShortest Route

Marina Bay

Platform 2·underground·North-South LineTowards Jurong East

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Raffles Place

green interchange

+5.21 min

5.21 min · 2.59 km

City Hall

green interchange

+10.4 min

5.19 min · 2.58 km

Dhoby Ghaut

purple interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground7.76 km

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

interchange Dhoby Ghaut — 5 min

Platform 1 · Circle Line ·Platform 5 Towards Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

Dhoby Ghaut

red interchangepurple interchange

Platform 5·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

Bras Basah

+4.25 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Esplanade

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.12 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

29 min

Total time

stops

11.88 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Marina Bay	05:00	23:00	Towards Jurong East
Esplanade	05:00	23:00	Towards Marina Bay

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

1.60 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.74 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~48 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$82

Auto

S$172

Cab

S$312

Estimates for 11.88 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

Marina Bay

underground

Marina Bay, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Esplanade

underground

Esplanade, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water