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

The journey from Clarke Quay to Paya Lebar takes approximately 36 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 12.76 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Clarke Quay to Paya Lebar?

The token fare from Clarke Quay to Paya Lebar 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 Clarke Quay for Paya Lebar?

At Clarke Quay, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Punggol. Look for the electronic board showing "Punggol".

What is the last train from Clarke Quay to Paya Lebar?

The last train from Clarke Quay towards Punggol departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Paya Lebar back towards Clarke Quay departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Clarke Quay to Paya Lebar?

There are 5 stops between Clarke Quay and Paya Lebar on the North East Line. The stations are: Clarke Quay, Dhoby Ghaut.

Clarke Quay To Paya Lebar

ShortestShortest Route

Clarke Quay

Platform 1·underground·North East LineTowards Punggol

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

Dhoby Ghaut

red interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.53 km

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

interchange Dhoby Ghaut — 5 min

Platform 3 · North-South Line ·Platform 1 Towards Jurong East

+5 min

Dhoby Ghaut

purple interchangeorange interchange

Platform 1·underground·North-South LineTowards Jurong East

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

City Hall

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.59 km

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

interchange City Hall — 5 min

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

+5 min

City Hall

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·East-West LineTowards Pasir Ris

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

Bugis

blue interchange

+5.74 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Aljunied

+11.48 min

5.74 min · 2.88 km

Paya Lebar

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated8.64 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

36 min

Total time

stops

12.76 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Clarke Quay	05:00	23:00	Towards Punggol
Paya Lebar	05:30	00:00	Towards Clarke Quay

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

1.72 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.79 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~51 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$86

Auto

S$184

Cab

S$330

Estimates for 12.76 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

Clarke Quay

underground

Clarke Quay, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival 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