HarbourFront to Jurong East by MRT

Quick answer: Take the North East Line (towards Punggol Coast) to Outram Park, change at Outram Park to the East West Line (towards Tuas Link) to Jurong East. That is 9 stops with one change, about 30 minutes on the train, and the adult card fare is S$2.15.

Step by step from HarbourFront to Jurong East

  1. At HarbourFront board the North East Line towards Punggol Coast and ride 1 stop to Outram Park.
  2. 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: HarbourFront is CC29/NE1 and Jurong East is EW24/NS1. See the interactive MRT map to check the route on the network.

Fare from HarbourFront to Jurong East

Fare typeAdult card fare
Standard adult fare (card, contactless or phone wallet)S$2.15
Early bird, tapping in before 7.45am on a weekdayS$1.65
From 26 December 2026, after the announced fare riseS$2.28

The fare is based on the 16.6 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 30 minutes on the train from HarbourFront 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 North East Line runs from about 5:39 AM until about 11:55 PM at its first station, and the East West Line from about 5:19 AM until about 11:23 PM. 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: Jurong East to HarbourFront

  1. At Jurong East board the East West Line towards Pasir Ris and ride 8 stops to Outram Park.
  2. At Outram Park change to the North East Line towards HarbourFront and ride 1 stop to HarbourFront.

The return trip takes about 30 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 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 Jurong East?

9 stops, with one change at Outram Park.

How much is the MRT fare from HarbourFront 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 30 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 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 Jurong East

Bayfront to Jurong East | Bugis to Jurong East | Changi Airport to HarbourFront | Changi Airport to Jurong East | City Hall to HarbourFront | City Hall to Jurong East | HarbourFront to Admiralty | HarbourFront to Bishan | HarbourFront to Bugis | HarbourFront to Dhoby Ghaut | HarbourFront to Punggol | HarbourFront to Tampines | HarbourFront to Woodlands | Jurong East to Chinatown

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