Orchard to Raffles Place MRT: route, fare and journey time

Quick answer: for the Orchard to Raffles Place MRT trip, take the North South Line (towards Marina South Pier) to Raffles Place. That is 4 stops with no change of train, about 15 minutes on the train, and the adult card fare is S$1.38.

Step by step from Orchard to Raffles Place

At Orchard board the North South Line towards Marina South Pier and ride 4 stops to Raffles Place.

This is a direct ride on one line, so once you are on the train you can stay seated until Raffles Place. Station codes: Orchard is TE14/NS22 and Raffles Place is NS26/EW14. See the interactive MRT map to check the route on the network.

Orchard to Raffles Place MRT route: Singapore MRT map with every line and station — The Orchard and Raffles Place stations on the Singapore MRT map. Open the interactive map to zoom in.

Stations on the Orchard to Raffles Place route

The train passes 3 stations between Orchard and Raffles Place. Each name links to that station guide, with its exits, bus stops and places nearby.

North South Line: Orchard to Raffles Place, 4 stops

North South Line map with all stations, used on the Orchard to Raffles Place route — North South Line map. More on the North South Line page.

Orchard to Raffles Place MRT fare

Fare type	Adult card fare
Standard adult fare (card, contactless or phone wallet)	S$1.38
Early bird, tapping in before 7.45am on a weekday	S$0.88
From 26 December 2026, after the announced fare rise	S$1.51

The fare is based on the 4.1 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. The fare bands are set by the Public Transport Council.

How long does the Orchard to Raffles Place MRT journey take?

Allow about 15 minutes on the train from Orchard to Raffles Place. 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: Raffles Place to Orchard

At Raffles Place board the North South Line towards Jurong East and ride 4 stops to Orchard.

The return trip takes about 15 minutes and costs the same S$1.38.

Arriving at Raffles Place

Raffles Place station sits at the heart of Singapore's central business district, surrounded by office towers, financial institutions and corporate headquarters. The area is a major commercial hub with well-known landmarks such as Lau Pa Sat and the Asian Civilisations Museum within easy walking distance. It is primarily a business and cultural district rather than a residential or industrial area.

Close to the station:

Lau Pa Sat (food centre, about 6 min on foot)
Asian Civilisations Museum (museum, about 7 min on foot)
Nagore Durgha Indian Muslim Heritage Centre (museum, about 8 min on foot)
Marina One (shopping mall, about 11 min on foot)
National Gallery Singapore (museum, about 12 min on foot)

Hungry when you arrive? See food near Raffles Place MRT: hawker centres, food courts and cafes with walking times.

The Raffles Place 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 Raffles Place?

4 stops on the North South Line with no change.

How much is the MRT fare from Orchard to Raffles Place?

S$1.38 for an adult paying by card or phone, S$0.88 before 7.45am on weekdays, and S$1.51 from 26 December 2026.

How long is the train ride?

About 15 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 Raffles Place

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