Orchard to City Hall by MRT

Quick answer: Take the North South Line (towards Marina South Pier) to City Hall. That is 3 stops with no change of train, about 10 minutes on the train, and the adult card fare is S$1.28.

Step by step from Orchard to City Hall

At Orchard board the North South Line towards Marina South Pier and ride 3 stops to City Hall.

This is a direct ride on one line, so once you are on the train you can stay seated until City Hall. Station codes: Orchard is TE14/NS22 and City Hall is EW13/NS25. See the interactive MRT map to check the route on the network.

Fare from Orchard to City Hall

Fare type	Adult card fare
Standard adult fare (card, contactless or phone wallet)	S$1.28
Early bird, tapping in before 7.45am on a weekday	S$0.78
From 26 December 2026, after the announced fare rise	S$1.40

The fare is based on the 3.0 km shortest rail distance between the two stations and is the same whichever route you take. Seniors, students and children pay concession fares that are much lower. Pay with a contactless Visa, Mastercard or American Express card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, or an EZ-Link card; the gates do not take cash. More in the guide to paying for the MRT and the fare calculator.

How long does it take?

Allow about 10 minutes on the train from Orchard to City Hall. That assumes roughly 2 to 3 minutes per stop, plus a few minutes waiting for the first train. Trains run every 2 to 3 minutes at peak times and every 5 to 7 minutes off-peak, so the wait is short. Add the walk at either end: most city-centre stations have several exits and the right one can save 5 minutes.

First and last trains

The North South Line runs from about 5:16 AM until about 11:48 PM at its first station. Times at Orchard itself depend on how far it is from the end of the line, and the last connecting train at an interchange leaves earlier than the last train of the night, so for a trip after 11.30pm check the first and last train times before you set off. Services start about half an hour later on Sundays and public holidays.

Return journey: City Hall to Orchard

At City Hall board the North South Line towards Jurong East and ride 3 stops to Orchard.

The return trip takes about 10 minutes and costs the same S$1.28.

Arriving at City Hall

City Hall station sits in the civic and commercial heart of Singapore, surrounded by major shopping malls, heritage museums and places of worship. Raffles City Shopping Centre and CityLink Mall serve shoppers in the immediate vicinity, while Saint Andrew's Cathedral and the National Gallery Singapore reflect the area's deep historical and cultural character. The neighbourhood is one of Singapore's busiest leisure and tourism districts.

Close to the station:

Saint Andrew's Cathedral (place of worship, about 1 min on foot)
Raffles City Shopping Centre (shopping mall, about 2 min on foot)
CityLink Mall (shopping mall, about 4 min on foot)
Long Bar (attraction, about 4 min on foot)
National Gallery Singapore (museum, about 5 min on foot)

The City Hall station guide lists every exit, the lines it serves and first and last trains; the Orchard station guide does the same for the start of the trip.

Places to visit at either end

Frequently asked questions

How many MRT stops from Orchard to City Hall?

3 stops on the North South Line with no change.

How much is the MRT fare from Orchard to City Hall?

S$1.28 for an adult paying by card or phone, S$0.78 before 7.45am on weekdays, and S$1.40 from 26 December 2026.

How long is the train ride?

About 10 minutes, not counting the walk to and from the stations.

Do I need to change trains?

No. Stay on the North South Line all the way.

Which platform do I need at Orchard?

Follow the signs for the North South Line platform towards Marina South Pier. The platform screens show the next train and its destination.

More routes from Orchard and City Hall

All station pairs are on the MRT routes hub, and the fare calculator covers any pair of stations.