How long does it take from Kent Ridge to Tiong Bahru by metro?

The journey from Kent Ridge to Tiong Bahru takes approximately 23 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 6.48 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Kent Ridge to Tiong Bahru?

The token fare from Kent Ridge to Tiong Bahru is S$1.55. With a smart card the fare is S$1.45 (save S$0.1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's S$1.45.

Which platform at Kent Ridge for Tiong Bahru?

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

What is the last train from Kent Ridge to Tiong Bahru?

The last train from Kent Ridge towards HarbourFront departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Tiong Bahru back towards Kent Ridge departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Kent Ridge to Tiong Bahru?

There are 3 stops between Kent Ridge and Tiong Bahru on the Circle Line. The stations are: Kent Ridge, HarbourFront.

Kent Ridge To Tiong Bahru

ShortestShortest Route

Kent Ridge

Platform 1·underground·Circle LineTowards HarbourFront

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

HarbourFront

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.06 km

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

interchange HarbourFront — 5 min

Platform 3 · North East Line ·Platform 1 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

HarbourFront

orange 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

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.88 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

23 min

Total time

stops

6.48 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Kent Ridge	05:00	23:00	Towards HarbourFront
Tiong Bahru	05:00	23:00	Towards Kent Ridge

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$1.55

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

S$1.45

Save S$0.1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

S$1.45

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

0.87 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.40 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~26 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.55

Bike

S$48

Auto

S$108

Cab

S$192

Estimates for 6.48 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Circle Line

Departure station

Kent Ridge

underground

Kent Ridge, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Tiong Bahru

underground

Tiong Bahru, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water