Orchard to Ang Mo Kio by MRT

Quick answer: Take the North South Line (towards Jurong East) to Ang Mo Kio. That is 6 stops with no change of train, about 20 minutes on the train, and the adult card fare is S$1.82.

Step by step from Orchard to Ang Mo Kio

At Orchard board the North South Line towards Jurong East and ride 6 stops to Ang Mo Kio.

This is a direct ride on one line, so once you are on the train you can stay seated until Ang Mo Kio. Station codes: Orchard is TE14/NS22 and Ang Mo Kio is NS16. See the interactive MRT map to check the route on the network.

Fare from Orchard to Ang Mo Kio

Fare type	Adult card fare
Standard adult fare (card, contactless or phone wallet)	S$1.82
Early bird, tapping in before 7.45am on a weekday	S$1.32
From 26 December 2026, after the announced fare rise	S$1.95

The fare is based on the 8.8 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 20 minutes on the train from Orchard to Ang Mo Kio. 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: Ang Mo Kio to Orchard

At Ang Mo Kio board the North South Line towards Marina South Pier and ride 6 stops to Orchard.

The return trip takes about 20 minutes and costs the same S$1.82.

Arriving at Ang Mo Kio

Ang Mo Kio station sits at the heart of a well-established residential new town that also serves as a busy local shopping and dining hub. The area is anchored by Ang Mo Kio Hub and Jubilee Square, offering a wide range of retail and leisure options for residents and visitors alike. Green space is close at hand, with Ang Mo Kio Town Garden East lying just minutes from the station.

Close to the station:

Ang Mo Kio Interchange (bus interchange, about 2 min on foot)
Ang Mo Kio Town Garden East (park, about 2 min on foot)
Ang Mo Kio Hub (shopping mall, about 2 min on foot)
Kopitiam (food centre, about 4 min on foot)
Jubilee Square (shopping mall, about 4 min on foot)

The Ang Mo Kio 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 Ang Mo Kio?

6 stops on the North South Line with no change.

How much is the MRT fare from Orchard to Ang Mo Kio?

S$1.82 for an adult paying by card or phone, S$1.32 before 7.45am on weekdays, and S$1.95 from 26 December 2026.

How long is the train ride?

About 20 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 Ang Mo Kio

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