Raffles Place to Pasir Ris by MRT

Quick answer: Take the East West Line (towards Pasir Ris) to Pasir Ris. That is 13 stops with no change of train, about 35 minutes on the train, and the adult card fare is S$2.27.

Step by step from Raffles Place to Pasir Ris

At Raffles Place board the East West Line towards Pasir Ris and ride 13 stops to Pasir Ris.

This is a direct ride on one line, so once you are on the train you can stay seated until Pasir Ris. Station codes: Raffles Place is NS26/EW14 and Pasir Ris is EW1. See the interactive MRT map to check the route on the network.

Fare from Raffles Place to Pasir Ris

Fare type	Adult card fare
Standard adult fare (card, contactless or phone wallet)	S$2.27
Early bird, tapping in before 7.45am on a weekday	S$1.77
From 26 December 2026, after the announced fare rise	S$2.40

The fare is based on the 20.0 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 35 minutes on the train from Raffles Place to Pasir Ris. 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 East West Line runs from about 5:19 AM until about 11:23 PM at its first station. 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: Pasir Ris to Raffles Place

At Pasir Ris board the East West Line towards Tuas Link and ride 13 stops to Raffles Place.

The return trip takes about 35 minutes and costs the same S$2.27.

Arriving at Pasir Ris

Pasir Ris MRT station sits at the heart of a largely residential town in the far east of Singapore, with a strong focus on retail and dining conveniences for local residents. White Sands shopping mall and Pasir Ris Mall are both within easy walking distance, giving the area a well-served suburban shopping character. Pasir Ris Town Park nearby adds a natural, recreational dimension to what is otherwise a community-oriented neighbourhood.

Close to the station:

White Sands (shopping mall, about 2 min on foot)
Koufu Cookhouse (food centre, about 2 min on foot)
Pasir Ris Public Library (library, about 2 min on foot)
Pasir Ris Mall (shopping mall, about 5 min on foot)
Malaysia Boleh! (food centre, about 5 min on foot)

The Pasir Ris 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

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Frequently asked questions

How many MRT stops from Raffles Place to Pasir Ris?

13 stops on the East West Line with no change.

How much is the MRT fare from Raffles Place to Pasir Ris?

S$2.27 for an adult paying by card or phone, S$1.77 before 7.45am on weekdays, and S$2.40 from 26 December 2026.

How long is the train ride?

About 35 minutes, not counting the walk to and from the stations.

Do I need to change trains?

No. Stay on the East West Line all the way.

Which platform do I need at Raffles Place?

Follow the signs for the East West Line platform towards Pasir Ris. The platform screens show the next train and its destination.

More routes from Raffles Place and Pasir Ris

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