Raffles Place to Tampines by MRT

Quick answer: Take the East West Line (towards Pasir Ris) to Tampines. That is 12 stops with no change of train, about 35 minutes on the train, and the adult card fare is S$2.20.

Step by step from Raffles Place to Tampines

At Raffles Place board the East West Line towards Pasir Ris and ride 12 stops to Tampines.

This is a direct ride on one line, so once you are on the train you can stay seated until Tampines. Station codes: Raffles Place is NS26/EW14 and Tampines is EW2/DT32. See the interactive MRT map to check the route on the network.

Fare from Raffles Place to Tampines

Fare type	Adult card fare
Standard adult fare (card, contactless or phone wallet)	S$2.20
Early bird, tapping in before 7.45am on a weekday	S$1.70
From 26 December 2026, after the announced fare rise	S$2.33

The fare is based on the 17.8 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 35 minutes on the train from Raffles Place to Tampines. 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: Tampines to Raffles Place

At Tampines board the East West Line towards Tuas Link and ride 12 stops to Raffles Place.

The return trip takes about 35 minutes and costs the same S$2.20.

Arriving at Tampines

Tampines MRT station sits at the heart of one of Singapore's largest new towns, surrounded by a dense mix of retail, dining and residential activity. The area is well served by shopping malls including Tampines 1 and Century Square, alongside numerous food centres catering to the local community. Public transport connections are strong, with Tampines Interchange located just beside the station.

Close to the station:

Tampines Interchange (bus interchange, about 1 min on foot)
Tampines 1 (shopping mall, about 2 min on foot)
Hawkers' Street (food centre, about 2 min on foot)
Malaysia Boleh (food centre, about 2 min on foot)
NTWU Canteen (food centre, about 2 min on foot)

The Tampines 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 Tampines?

12 stops on the East West Line with no change.

How much is the MRT fare from Raffles Place to Tampines?

S$2.20 for an adult paying by card or phone, S$1.70 before 7.45am on weekdays, and S$2.33 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 Tampines

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