How many stations are between Chinatown and Paya Lebar?

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

How many interchanges are needed from Chinatown to Paya Lebar?

You need to make 1 interchange to travel from Chinatown to Paya Lebar, using Downtown Line and Circle Line.

How far is Chinatown from Paya Lebar?

The distance from Chinatown to Paya Lebar is approximately 8.0 km by MRT.

How long does it take to travel from Chinatown to Paya Lebar?

The estimated journey time from Chinatown to Paya Lebar is approximately 16 minutes.

Which MRT line goes from Chinatown to Paya Lebar?

You can travel from Chinatown to Paya Lebar via Downtown Line and Circle Line on the Singapore MRT.

How do I get from Paya Lebar back to Chinatown?

To travel in the reverse direction from Paya Lebar to Chinatown, follow the same route in the opposite direction. The journey takes approximately 16 minutes.

Chinatown to Paya Lebar MRT Route — Singapore MRT

10 stations1 interchange8.0 km~16 min

Board Downtown Line towards Expo

Chinatown

Telok Ayer

Downtown

Bayfront

Promenade

Change to Circle Line towards HarbourFront

Promenade

Nicoll Highway

Stadium

Mountbatten

Dakota

Paya Lebar

Origin

Chinatown Singapore

Gates / Exits

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

Paya Lebar Singapore

Gates / Exits

Gate A Paya Lebar Quarter / Paya Lebar Square

Gate B SingPost Centre / Paya Lebar Road

Gate C PLQ Mall / Geylang Road

Gate D Sims Avenue / Guillemard Road

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Promenade

Chinatown → Promenade Promenade → Chinatown

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Promenade

Paya Lebar → Promenade Promenade → Paya Lebar

Chinatown to Paya Lebar Route

Chinatown Singapore

Paya Lebar Singapore

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