Orchard to Yishun by MRT

Quick answer: Take the North South Line (towards Jurong East) to Yishun. That is 9 stops with no change of train, about 25 minutes on the train, and the adult card fare is S$2.15.

Step by step from Orchard to Yishun

At Orchard board the North South Line towards Jurong East and ride 9 stops to Yishun.

This is a direct ride on one line, so once you are on the train you can stay seated until Yishun. Station codes: Orchard is TE14/NS22 and Yishun is NS13. See the interactive MRT map to check the route on the network.

Fare from Orchard to Yishun

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

The fare is based on the 16.4 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 25 minutes on the train from Orchard to Yishun. 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: Yishun to Orchard

At Yishun board the North South Line towards Marina South Pier and ride 9 stops to Orchard.

The return trip takes about 25 minutes and costs the same S$2.15.

Arriving at Yishun

Yishun MRT station sits at the heart of a large residential town in northern Singapore, with Northpoint City providing major retail facilities close to the station. The surrounding area also offers a strong range of food and community amenities, including the Yishun Public Library, making it a well-rounded town centre for residents and visitors alike.

Close to the station:

Kopitiam (food centre, about 1 min on foot)
Cantine by Kopitiam (food centre, about 1 min on foot)
S11 food court (food centre, about 2 min on foot)
Yishun Public Library (library, about 3 min on foot)
Northpoint City (shopping mall, about 3 min on foot)

The Yishun 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 Yishun?

9 stops on the North South Line with no change.

How much is the MRT fare from Orchard to Yishun?

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 25 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 Yishun

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