Orchard to Kranji by MRT

Quick answer: Take the North South Line (towards Jurong East) to Kranji. That is 15 stops with no change of train, about 40 minutes on the train, and the adult card fare is S$2.44.

Step by step from Orchard to Kranji

At Orchard board the North South Line towards Jurong East and ride 15 stops to Kranji.

This is a direct ride on one line, so once you are on the train you can stay seated until Kranji. Station codes: Orchard is TE14/NS22 and Kranji is NS7. See the interactive MRT map to check the route on the network.

Fare from Orchard to Kranji

Fare type	Adult card fare
Standard adult fare (card, contactless or phone wallet)	S$2.44
Early bird, tapping in before 7.45am on a weekday	S$1.94
From 26 December 2026, after the announced fare rise	S$2.57

The fare is based on the 27.3 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 40 minutes on the train from Orchard to Kranji. 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: Kranji to Orchard

At Kranji board the North South Line towards Marina South Pier and ride 15 stops to Orchard.

The return trip takes about 40 minutes and costs the same S$2.44.

Arriving at Kranji

Kranji station sits in a largely open, low-density part of northern Singapore, surrounded by greenery, recreational facilities and light industrial land. The area is best known for Kranji Racecourse and the adjoining Kranji Node park, which together give the neighbourhood a distinctly outdoorsy character. It is far removed from dense residential or shopping districts, making it a quiet destination for nature and leisure visitors.

Close to the station:

Kranji Node (park, about 2 min on foot)
Kranji Racecourse (sports centre, about 7 min on foot)
Rainbow Bridge (attraction, about 15 min on foot)
Jalan Rasok Park (park, about 17 min on foot)

The Kranji 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 Kranji?

15 stops on the North South Line with no change.

How much is the MRT fare from Orchard to Kranji?

S$2.44 for an adult paying by card or phone, S$1.94 before 7.45am on weekdays, and S$2.57 from 26 December 2026.

How long is the train ride?

About 40 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 Jurong East. The platform screens show the next train and its destination.

More routes from Orchard and Kranji

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