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Bishan to Chinatown Metro Route

10 stations1 interchange9.7 km~19 min
Board North–South Line towards Marina South Pier
Bishan
Braddell
Toa Payoh
Novena
Newton
Orchard
Somerset
Dhoby Ghaut
Change to North East Line towards Punggol
Dhoby Ghaut
Clarke Quay
Chinatown

Route Summary

Travel from Bishan to Chinatown on North–South Line, North East Line. You will make 1 interchange along the way, covering approximately 9.7 km in around 19 min.

Return: Chinatown → Bishan
  1. 1
    Start at Bishan Metro Station.
  2. 2
    Board the North–South Line towards Marina South Pier
    Ride 7 stops to Dhoby Ghaut.
    Change lines here
  3. 3
    Board the North East Line towards Punggol
    Ride 2 stops to Chinatown.
  4. Arrive at Chinatown Metro Station. You have reached your destination.
Return: Chinatown → Bishan

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Dhoby Ghaut
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Bishan to Chinatown — Frequently Asked Questions

There are 10 stations on the route from Bishan to Chinatown, including the origin and destination.

You need to make 1 interchange to travel from Bishan to Chinatown, using North–South Line and North East Line.

The distance from Bishan to Chinatown is approximately 9.7 km by Metro.

The estimated journey time from Bishan to Chinatown is approximately 19 minutes.

You can travel from Bishan to Chinatown via North–South Line and North East Line on the Singapore MRT.

To travel in the reverse direction from Chinatown to Bishan, follow the same route in the opposite direction. The journey takes approximately 19 minutes.
Origin Gates

Bishan

Gate A Junction 8
Gate B Mount Alvernia Hospital / Catholic High
Gate C Raffles Institution
Gate D Bus Interchange / Stadium
Destination Gates

Chinatown

Gate A Chinatown Point / Pagoda Street
Gate B Chinatown Complex / Smith Street
Gate C People's Park Complex / New Bridge Road
Gate D Kreta Ayer / Temple Street