How long does it take from Chinatown to Jurong East by metro?

The journey from Chinatown to Jurong East takes approximately 43 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 18.84 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Chinatown to Jurong East?

The token fare from Chinatown to Jurong East 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 Chinatown for Jurong East?

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

What is the last train from Chinatown to Jurong East?

The last train from Chinatown towards HarbourFront departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Jurong East back towards Chinatown departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Chinatown to Jurong East?

There are 7 stops between Chinatown and Jurong East on the North East Line. The stations are: Chinatown, Outram Park.

Chinatown To Jurong East

ShortestShortest Route

Chinatown

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Outram Park

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.54 km

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

interchange Outram Park — 5 min

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

+5 min

Outram Park

purple interchange

Platform 1·underground·East-West LineTowards Pasir Ris

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

Tiong Bahru

+5.74 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Queenstown

+11.49 min

5.75 min · 2.89 km

Buona Vista

orange interchange

+22.97 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Clementi

+28.71 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Jurong East

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·elevated17.3 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

43 min

Total time

stops

18.84 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Chinatown	05:30	00:00	Towards HarbourFront
Jurong East	05:30	00:00	Towards Chinatown

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

2.54 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.17 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~75 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$124

Auto

S$256

Cab

S$464

Estimates for 18.84 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

North East Line

Departure station

Chinatown

underground

Chinatown, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Chinatown exit A· Chinatown♿

Chinatown exit B· Chinatown♿

Chinatown exit C· Chinatown♿

Chinatown exit D· Chinatown♿

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

Jurong East

elevated

Jurong East, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Jurong East exit A· Jurong East, Westgate♿

Jurong East exit B· Jurong East, Westgate♿

Jurong East exit C· Jurong East, Westgate♿

Jurong East exit D· Jurong East, Westgate♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store