Raffles Place to one-north by MRT
Quick answer: Take the East West Line (towards Tuas Link) to Buona Vista, change at Buona Vista to the Circle Line (towards Prince Edward Road) to one-north. That is 8 stops with one change, about 30 minutes on the train, and the adult card fare is S$1.86.
Step by step from Raffles Place to one-north
- At Raffles Place board the East West Line towards Tuas Link and ride 7 stops to Buona Vista.
- At Buona Vista change to the Circle Line towards Prince Edward Road and ride 1 stop to one-north.
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: Raffles Place is NS26/EW14 and one-north is CC23. See the interactive MRT map to check the route on the network.
Fare from Raffles Place to one-north
| Fare type | Adult card fare |
|---|---|
| Standard adult fare (card, contactless or phone wallet) | S$1.86 |
| Early bird, tapping in before 7.45am on a weekday | S$1.36 |
| From 26 December 2026, after the announced fare rise | S$1.99 |
The fare is based on the 10.0 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 30 minutes on the train from Raffles Place to one-north. 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 East West Line runs from about 5:19 AM until about 11:23 PM at its first station, and the Circle Line from about 5:37 AM until about 11:56 PM. Times at Raffles Place 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: one-north to Raffles Place
- At one-north board the Circle Line towards Dhoby Ghaut and ride 1 stop to Buona Vista.
- At Buona Vista change to the East West Line towards Pasir Ris and ride 7 stops to Raffles Place.
The return trip takes about 30 minutes and costs the same S$1.86.
Arriving at one-north
One-north station sits within a planned business and research district that is home to technology firms, media companies, and educational institutions. The area around the station is dominated by office and mixed-use developments such as Fusionopolis 1, alongside food options like Koufu that serve the working population. It is not a traditional residential neighbourhood, though shopping and leisure facilities such as Rochester Mall and The Star Vista are reachable on foot.
Close to the station:
- Fusionopolis 1 (shopping mall, about 1 min on foot)
- Koufu (food centre, about 1 min on foot)
- INSEAD Asia (university, about 1 min on foot)
- Timbre+ (food centre, about 4 min on foot)
- Anglo-Chinese Junior College (college, about 6 min on foot)
The one-north station guide lists every exit, the lines it serves and first and last trains; the Raffles Place 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 Raffles Place to one-north?
8 stops, with one change at Buona Vista.
How much is the MRT fare from Raffles Place to one-north?
S$1.86 for an adult paying by card or phone, S$1.36 before 7.45am on weekdays, and S$1.99 from 26 December 2026.
How long is the train ride?
About 30 minutes, not counting the walk to and from the stations.
Do I need to change trains?
Yes, once, at Buona Vista. 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 Raffles Place?
Follow the signs for the East West Line platform towards Tuas Link. The platform screens show the next train and its destination.
More routes from Raffles Place and one-north
Changi Airport to Raffles Place | City Hall to Raffles Place | Orchard to Raffles Place | Raffles Place to Bayfront | Raffles Place to Bishan | Raffles Place to Boon Lay | Raffles Place to HarbourFront | Raffles Place to Jurong East | Raffles Place to Pasir Ris | Raffles Place to Punggol | Raffles Place to Sengkang | Raffles Place to Tampines | Raffles Place to Woodlands | Raffles Place to Yishun
All station pairs are on the MRT routes hub, and the fare calculator covers any pair of stations.