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Chinatown to Bishan Metro Route

9 stations2 interchanges8.6 km~17 min
Board North East Line towards Punggol
Chinatown
Clarke Quay
Dhoby Ghaut
Little India
Change to Downtown Line towards Expo
Little India
Newton
Change to North–South Line towards Marina South Pier
Newton
Novena
Toa Payoh
Braddell
Bishan

Route Summary

Travel from Chinatown to Bishan on North East Line, Downtown Line, North–South Line. You will make 2 interchanges along the way, covering approximately 8.6 km in around 17 min.

Return: Bishan → Chinatown
  1. 1
    Start at Chinatown Metro Station.
  2. 2
    Board the North East Line towards Punggol
    Ride 3 stops to Little India.
    Change lines here
  3. 3
    Board the Downtown Line towards Expo
    Ride 1 stop to Newton.
    Change lines here
  4. 4
    Board the North–South Line towards Marina South Pier
    Ride 4 stops to Bishan.
  5. Arrive at Bishan Metro Station. You have reached your destination.
Return: Bishan → Chinatown

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Chinatown to Bishan — Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 stations on the route from Chinatown to Bishan, including the origin and destination.

You need to make 2 interchanges to travel from Chinatown to Bishan, using North East Line and Downtown Line and North–South Line.

The distance from Chinatown to Bishan is approximately 8.6 km by Metro.

The estimated journey time from Chinatown to Bishan is approximately 17 minutes.

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

To travel in the reverse direction from Bishan to Chinatown, follow the same route in the opposite direction. The journey takes approximately 17 minutes.
Origin 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
Destination Gates

Bishan

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