How long does it take from Tampines to Little India by metro?

The journey from Tampines to Little India takes approximately 32 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 10.69 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Tampines to Little India?

The token fare from Tampines to Little India is S$1.86. With a smart card the fare is S$1.76 (save S$0.1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's S$1.76.

Which platform at Tampines for Little India?

At Tampines, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Bukit Panjang. Look for the electronic board showing "Bukit Panjang".

What is the last train from Tampines to Little India?

The last train from Tampines towards Bukit Panjang departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Little India back towards Tampines departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Tampines to Little India?

There are 6 stops between Tampines and Little India on the Downtown Line. The stations are: Tampines, MacPherson.

Tampines To Little India

ShortestShortest Route

Tampines

green interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

MacPherson

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.47 km

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

interchange MacPherson — 5 min

Platform 3 · Circle Line ·Platform 1 Towards Dhoby Ghaut

+5 min

MacPherson

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Circle LineTowards Dhoby Ghaut

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

Serangoon

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.06 km

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

interchange Serangoon — 5 min

Platform 3 · North East Line ·Platform 1 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

Serangoon

orange interchange

Platform 1·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Potong Pasir

+3.3 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Boon Keng

+6.6 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Farrer Park

+9.9 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Little India

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.16 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

32 min

Total time

stops

10.69 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Tampines	05:30	00:00	Towards Bukit Panjang
Little India	05:30	00:00	Towards Tampines

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$1.86

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

S$1.76

Save S$0.1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

S$1.76

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

1.44 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.66 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~43 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$1.86

Bike

S$74

Auto

S$158

Cab

S$286

Estimates for 10.69 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Jurong EastMarina South Pier

Dhoby GhautHarbourFront

Downtown Line

Departure station

Tampines

elevated

Tampines, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Tampines exit A· Tampines Mall♿

Tampines exit B· Tampines Mall♿

Tampines exit C· Tampines Mall♿

Tampines exit D· Tampines Mall♿

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

Little India

underground

Little India, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Little India exit A· Little India, Tekka♿

Little India exit B· Little India, Tekka♿

Little India exit C· Little India, Tekka♿

Little India exit D· Little India, Tekka♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMConvenience store