Orchard to Choa Chu Kang by MRT

Quick answer: Take the North South Line (towards Jurong East) to Choa Chu Kang. That is 17 stops with no change of train, about 45 minutes on the train, and the adult card fare is S$2.49.

Step by step from Orchard to Choa Chu Kang

At Orchard board the North South Line towards Jurong East and ride 17 stops to Choa Chu Kang.

This is a direct ride on one line, so once you are on the train you can stay seated until Choa Chu Kang. Station codes: Orchard is TE14/NS22 and Choa Chu Kang is NS4/BP1. See the interactive MRT map to check the route on the network.

Fare from Orchard to Choa Chu Kang

Fare type	Adult card fare
Standard adult fare (card, contactless or phone wallet)	S$2.49
Early bird, tapping in before 7.45am on a weekday	S$1.99
From 26 December 2026, after the announced fare rise	S$2.62

The fare is based on the 32.7 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 45 minutes on the train from Orchard to Choa Chu Kang. 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: Choa Chu Kang to Orchard

At Choa Chu Kang board the North South Line towards Marina South Pier and ride 17 stops to Orchard.

The return trip takes about 45 minutes and costs the same S$2.49.

Arriving at Choa Chu Kang

Choa Chu Kang station sits at the heart of a large residential town in the north-west of Singapore, with a strong focus on everyday amenities and retail. The immediate surroundings are dominated by Lot One Shoppers' Mall and the Choa Chu Kang Bus Interchange, making the area a busy local hub for residents. The Choa Chu Kang Public Library and Keat Hong Community Club add a community-oriented character to the neighbourhood.

Close to the station:

Lot One Shoppers' Mall (shopping mall, about 1 min on foot)
Food Junction (food centre, about 1 min on foot)
Choa Chu Kang Public Library (library, about 1 min on foot)
CCK 302 Foodhouse (food centre, about 2 min on foot)
Choa Chu Kang Bus Interchange (bus interchange, about 2 min on foot)

The Choa Chu Kang 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 Choa Chu Kang?

17 stops on the North South Line with no change.

How much is the MRT fare from Orchard to Choa Chu Kang?

S$2.49 for an adult paying by card or phone, S$1.99 before 7.45am on weekdays, and S$2.62 from 26 December 2026.

How long is the train ride?

About 45 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 Choa Chu Kang

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