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

The journey from Tiong Bahru to Novena takes approximately 44 minutes by Singapore MRT, covering 14.09 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Tiong Bahru to Novena?

The token fare from Tiong Bahru to Novena 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 Tiong Bahru for Novena?

At Tiong Bahru, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Pasir Ris. Look for the electronic board showing "Pasir Ris".

What is the last train from Tiong Bahru to Novena?

The last train from Tiong Bahru towards Pasir Ris departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Novena back towards Tiong Bahru departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Tiong Bahru to Novena?

There are 7 stops between Tiong Bahru and Novena on the East-West Line. The stations are: Tiong Bahru, Outram Park.

Tiong Bahru To Novena

ShortestShortest Route

Tiong Bahru

Platform 2·underground·East-West LineTowards Pasir Ris

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

Outram Park

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.88 km

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

interchange Outram Park — 5 min

Platform 1 · North East Line ·Platform 3 Towards HarbourFront

+5 min

Outram Park

green interchange

Platform 3·underground·North East LineTowards HarbourFront

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

Chinatown

blue interchange

+3.3 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Clarke Quay

+6.6 min

3.3 min · 1.54 km

Dhoby Ghaut

red interchangeorange interchange

+9.88 min

3.28 min · 1.53 km

Little India

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.15 km

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

interchange Little India — 5 min

Platform 1 · Downtown Line ·Platform 3 Towards Bukit Panjang

+5 min

Little India

purple interchange

Platform 3·underground·Downtown LineTowards Bukit Panjang

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

Newton

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.47 km

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

interchange Newton — 5 min

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

+5 min

Newton

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·North-South LineTowards Jurong East

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

Novena

Arrive Platform 2·underground2.59 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

44 min

Total time

stops

14.09 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Tiong Bahru	05:00	23:00	Towards Pasir Ris
Novena	05:00	23:00	Towards Tiong Bahru

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

1.90 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.87 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~56 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

S$2.11

Bike

S$94

Auto

S$200

Cab

S$360

Estimates for 14.09 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

Tiong Bahru

underground

Tiong Bahru, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Novena

underground

Novena, Singapore

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water