How long does it take from Paya Lebar to Esplanade by metro?

The journey from Paya Lebar to Esplanade takes approximately 31 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 10.29 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Paya Lebar to Esplanade?

The token fare from Paya Lebar 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 Paya Lebar for Esplanade?

At Paya Lebar, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs Towards Pasir Ris. Look for the electronic board showing "Pasir Ris".

What is the last train from Paya Lebar to Esplanade?

The last train from Paya Lebar towards Pasir Ris departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Esplanade back towards Paya Lebar departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Paya Lebar to Esplanade?

There are 4 stops between Paya Lebar and Esplanade on the East-West Line. The stations are: Paya Lebar, Aljunied, Bugis.

Paya Lebar To Esplanade

ShortestShortest Route

Paya Lebar

orange interchange

Platform 1·elevated·East-West LineTowards Pasir Ris

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

Aljunied

+5.74 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Bugis

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.76 km

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

interchange Bugis — 5 min

Platform 1 · Downtown Line ·Platform 3 Towards Bukit Panjang

+5 min

Bugis

green interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Promenade

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.47 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

Esplanade

Arrive Platform 2·underground2.06 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

31 min

Total time

stops

10.29 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Paya Lebar	05:30	00:00	Towards Pasir Ris
Esplanade	05:00	23:00	Towards Paya Lebar

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

1.39 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.64 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~41 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$72

Auto

S$154

Cab

S$276

Estimates for 10.29 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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East-West Line

Departure station

Paya Lebar

elevated

Paya Lebar, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Paya Lebar exit A· Paya Lebar Quarter♿

Paya Lebar exit B· Paya Lebar Quarter♿

Paya Lebar exit C· Paya Lebar Quarter♿

Paya Lebar exit D· Paya Lebar Quarter♿

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

Esplanade

underground

Esplanade, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water