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

The journey from Paya Lebar to Tuas Link takes approximately 58 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 25.94 km across 11 stops.

What is the metro fare from Paya Lebar to Tuas Link?

The token fare from Paya Lebar to Tuas Link is S$2.37. With a smart card the fare is S$2.27 (save S$0.1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's S$2.27.

Which platform at Paya Lebar for Tuas Link?

At Paya Lebar, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Dhoby Ghaut. Look for the electronic board showing "Dhoby Ghaut".

What is the last train from Paya Lebar to Tuas Link?

The last train from Paya Lebar towards Dhoby Ghaut departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Tuas Link back towards Paya Lebar departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Paya Lebar to Tuas Link?

There are 11 stops between Paya Lebar and Tuas Link on the Circle Line. The stations are: Paya Lebar, MacPherson, Serangoon, Bishan, Caldecott, Botanic Gardens, Holland Village, Buona Vista.

Paya Lebar To Tuas Link

ShortestShortest Route

Paya Lebar

green interchange

Platform 3·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

MacPherson

blue interchange

+4.25 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Serangoon

purple interchange

+8.5 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Botanic Gardens

blue interchange

+21.25 min

4.25 min · 2.06 km

Holland Village

+25.48 min

4.23 min · 2.05 km

Buona Vista

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground14.41 km

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

interchange Buona Vista — 5 min

Platform 3 · East-West Line ·Platform 1 Towards Pasir Ris

+5 min

Buona Vista

orange interchange

Platform 1·underground·East-West LineTowards Pasir Ris

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

Clementi

+5.74 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Jurong East

red interchange

+11.49 min

5.75 min · 2.89 km

Boon Lay

+17.23 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Tuas Link

Arrive Platform 1·elevated11.53 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

58 min

Total time

stops

25.94 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Paya Lebar	05:30	00:00	Towards Dhoby Ghaut
Tuas Link	05:30	00:00	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$2.37

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

S$2.27

Save S$0.1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

S$2.27

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

3.50 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.61 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~104 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.37

Bike

S$166

Auto

S$342

Cab

S$620

Estimates for 25.94 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

Circle 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

Tuas Link

elevated

Tuas Link, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Tuas Link exit A· Tuas Link area♿

Tuas Link exit B· Tuas Link area♿

Tap in and out with an EZ-Link or SimplyGo card; eating and drinking are not allowed on trains.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water