Orchard to Jurong East by MRT
Quick answer: Take the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Outram Park, change at Outram Park to the East West Line (towards Tuas Link) to Jurong East. That is 11 stops with one change, about 35 minutes on the train, and the adult card fare is S$2.15.
Step by step from Orchard to Jurong East
- At Orchard board the Thomson East Coast Line towards Bayshore and ride 3 stops to Outram Park.
- At Outram Park change to the East West Line towards Tuas Link and ride 8 stops to Jurong East.
Follow the overhead signs for the next line at each interchange; the platforms are linked by escalators and lifts and the change takes 2 to 5 minutes on foot. Station codes: Orchard is TE14/NS22 and Jurong East is EW24/NS1. See the interactive MRT map to check the route on the network.
Fare from Orchard to Jurong East
| Fare type | Adult card fare |
|---|---|
| Standard adult fare (card, contactless or phone wallet) | S$2.15 |
| Early bird, tapping in before 7.45am on a weekday | S$1.65 |
| From 26 December 2026, after the announced fare rise | S$2.28 |
The fare is based on the 16.8 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 35 minutes on the train from Orchard to Jurong East. That assumes roughly 2 to 3 minutes per stop and about 5 minutes for each change, 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 Thomson East Coast Line runs from about 5:36 AM until about 11:42 PM at its first station, and the East West Line from about 5:19 AM until about 11:23 PM. 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: Jurong East to Orchard
- At Jurong East board the East West Line towards Pasir Ris and ride 8 stops to Outram Park.
- At Outram Park change to the Thomson East Coast Line towards Woodlands North and ride 3 stops to Orchard.
The return trip takes about 35 minutes and costs the same S$2.15.
Arriving at Jurong East
Jurong East station sits at the heart of one of Singapore's major regional commercial hubs, surrounded by shopping malls, food centres and medical facilities. The area draws visitors for retail and dining, with Westgate and Food Junction among the prominent destinations within a short walk. It also serves residents and patients heading to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and Jurong Community Hospital nearby.
Close to the station:
- Kopitiam (food centre, about 1 min on foot)
- Food Junction (food centre, about 2 min on foot)
- Westgate (shopping mall, about 2 min on foot)
- Jurong Regional Library (library, about 5 min on foot)
- Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (hospital, about 6 min on foot)
The Jurong East 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
- How to Get to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital by MRT
- How to Get to the Science Centre Singapore by MRT
- How to Get to Mount Elizabeth Hospital by MRT
- How to Get to Orchard Road by MRT
Frequently asked questions
How many MRT stops from Orchard to Jurong East?
11 stops, with one change at Outram Park.
How much is the MRT fare from Orchard to Jurong East?
S$2.15 for an adult paying by card or phone, S$1.65 before 7.45am on weekdays, and S$2.28 from 26 December 2026.
How long is the train ride?
About 35 minutes, not counting the walk to and from the stations.
Do I need to change trains?
Yes, once, at Outram Park. Keep your card or phone in your pocket at the interchange; you only tap at the start and end of the trip, and the fare counts as one journey.
Which platform do I need at Orchard?
Follow the signs for the Thomson East Coast Line platform towards Bayshore. The platform screens show the next train and its destination.
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All station pairs are on the MRT routes hub, and the fare calculator covers any pair of stations.