HarbourFront to Dhoby Ghaut by MRT

Quick answer: Take the North East Line (towards Punggol Coast) to Dhoby Ghaut. That is 4 stops with no change of train, about 15 minutes on the train, and the adult card fare is S$1.59.

Step by step from HarbourFront to Dhoby Ghaut

At HarbourFront board the North East Line towards Punggol Coast and ride 4 stops to Dhoby Ghaut.

This is a direct ride on one line, so once you are on the train you can stay seated until Dhoby Ghaut. Station codes: HarbourFront is CC29/NE1 and Dhoby Ghaut is NS24/NE6/CC1. See the interactive MRT map to check the route on the network.

Fare from HarbourFront to Dhoby Ghaut

Fare type	Adult card fare
Standard adult fare (card, contactless or phone wallet)	S$1.59
Early bird, tapping in before 7.45am on a weekday	S$1.09
From 26 December 2026, after the announced fare rise	S$1.72

The fare is based on the 5.6 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 15 minutes on the train from HarbourFront to Dhoby Ghaut. 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 East Line runs from about 5:39 AM until about 11:55 PM at its first station. Times at HarbourFront 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: Dhoby Ghaut to HarbourFront

At Dhoby Ghaut board the North East Line towards HarbourFront and ride 4 stops to HarbourFront.

The return trip takes about 15 minutes and costs the same S$1.59.

Arriving at Dhoby Ghaut

Dhoby Ghaut sits at the edge of the Orchard Road shopping belt and the green slopes of Fort Canning, making it a mix of retail, cultural and leisure uses. Plaza Singapura is immediately beside the station, while the National Museum of Singapore and the Battlebox Visitor Centre sit a short walk away on the hill. The area draws shoppers, museum visitors and those heading into the parkland around Fort Canning.

Close to the station:

Plaza Singapura (shopping mall, about 2 min on foot)
The Cathay (shopping mall, about 4 min on foot)
Istana Heritage Gallery (museum, about 4 min on foot)
Fort Canning Tree Tunnel (attraction, about 4 min on foot)
Battlebox Visitor Centre (museum, about 6 min on foot)

The Dhoby Ghaut station guide lists every exit, the lines it serves and first and last trains; the HarbourFront 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 HarbourFront to Dhoby Ghaut?

4 stops on the North East Line with no change.

How much is the MRT fare from HarbourFront to Dhoby Ghaut?

S$1.59 for an adult paying by card or phone, S$1.09 before 7.45am on weekdays, and S$1.72 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 East Line all the way.

Which platform do I need at HarbourFront?

Follow the signs for the North East Line platform towards Punggol Coast. The platform screens show the next train and its destination.

More routes from HarbourFront and Dhoby Ghaut

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