How many stations are between Paya Lebar and Chinatown?

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

How many interchanges are needed from Paya Lebar to Chinatown?

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

How far is Paya Lebar from Chinatown?

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

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

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

Which MRT line goes from Paya Lebar to Chinatown?

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

How do I get from Chinatown back to Paya Lebar?

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

Paya Lebar to Chinatown MRT Route — Singapore MRT

10 stations1 interchange8.0 km~16 min

Board Circle Line towards HarbourFront

Paya Lebar

Dakota

Mountbatten

Stadium

Nicoll Highway

Promenade

Change to Downtown Line towards Expo

Promenade

Bayfront

Downtown

Telok Ayer

Chinatown

Origin

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

Destination

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

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Promenade

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Promenade

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