How long does it take from Bugis to Commonwealth by metro?

The journey from Bugis to Commonwealth takes approximately 40 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 20.18 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Bugis to Commonwealth?

The token fare from Bugis to Commonwealth is S$2.11. With a smart card the fare is S$2.01 (save S$0.1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's S$2.01.

Which platform at Bugis for Commonwealth?

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

What is the last train from Bugis to Commonwealth?

The last train from Bugis towards Pasir Ris departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Commonwealth back towards Bugis departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Bugis to Commonwealth?

There are 7 stops between Bugis and Commonwealth on the East-West Line. The stations are: Bugis, City Hall, Raffles Place, Tanjong Pagar, Outram Park, Tiong Bahru, Queenstown, Commonwealth.

Bugis To Commonwealth

ShortestShortest Route

Bugis

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·East-West LineTowards Pasir Ris

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

City Hall

red interchange

+5.74 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Raffles Place

red interchange

+11.49 min

5.75 min · 2.89 km

Tiong Bahru

+28.71 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Queenstown

+34.46 min

5.75 min · 2.89 km

Commonwealth

Arrive Platform 1·underground20.18 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

40 min

Total time

stops

20.18 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Bugis	05:30	00:00	Towards Pasir Ris
Commonwealth	05:00	23:00	Towards Bugis

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$2.11

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

S$2.01

Save S$0.1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

S$2.01

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

2.72 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.25 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~81 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$132

Auto

S$272

Cab

S$494

Estimates for 20.18 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

Bugis

underground

Bugis, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Bugis exit A· Bugis Junction, Bugis Street♿

Bugis exit B· Bugis Junction, Bugis Street♿

Bugis exit C· Bugis Junction, Bugis Street♿

Bugis exit D· Bugis Junction, Bugis Street♿

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

Commonwealth

underground

Commonwealth, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water