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Hougang to Esplanade Metro Route

11 stations1 interchange11 km~22 min
Board North East Line towards Punggol
Hougang
Kovan
Serangoon
Woodleigh
Potong Pasir
Boon Keng
Farrer Park
Little India
Dhoby Ghaut
Change to Circle Line towards HarbourFront
Dhoby Ghaut
Bras Basah
Esplanade

Route Summary

Travel from Hougang to Esplanade on North East Line, Circle Line. You will make 1 interchange along the way, covering approximately 11 km in around 22 min.

Return: Esplanade → Hougang
  1. 1
    Start at Hougang Metro Station.
  2. 2
    Board the North East Line towards Punggol
    Ride 8 stops to Dhoby Ghaut.
    Change lines here
  3. 3
    Board the Circle Line towards HarbourFront
    Ride 2 stops to Esplanade.
  4. Arrive at Esplanade Metro Station. You have reached your destination.
Return: Esplanade → Hougang

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Hougang to Esplanade — Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 stations on the route from Hougang to Esplanade, including the origin and destination.

You need to make 1 interchange to travel from Hougang to Esplanade, using North East Line and Circle Line.

The distance from Hougang to Esplanade is approximately 11 km by Metro.

The estimated journey time from Hougang to Esplanade is approximately 22 minutes.

You can travel from Hougang to Esplanade via North East Line and Circle Line on the Singapore MRT.

To travel in the reverse direction from Esplanade to Hougang, follow the same route in the opposite direction. The journey takes approximately 22 minutes.
Origin Gates

Hougang

Gate A Hougang Central Bus Interchange / Hougang Mall
Gate B Hougang Avenue 5 / Hougang Central
Gate C Hougang Avenue 10 / Hougang Stadium
Gate D Hougang Avenue 2 / Punggol Road
Destination Gates

Esplanade

Gate A Suntec City / Raffles Boulevard
Gate B Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
Gate C Marina Square / Millenia Walk