Serangoon to Punggol by MRT
Quick answer: Take the North East Line (towards Punggol Coast) to Punggol. That is 5 stops with no change of train, about 15 minutes on the train, and the adult card fare is S$1.75.
Step by step from Serangoon to Punggol
- At Serangoon board the North East Line towards Punggol Coast and ride 5 stops to Punggol.
This is a direct ride on one line, so once you are on the train you can stay seated until Punggol. Station codes: Serangoon is CC13/NE12 and Punggol is NE17/PTC. See the interactive MRT map to check the route on the network.
Fare from Serangoon to Punggol
| Fare type | Adult card fare |
|---|---|
| Standard adult fare (card, contactless or phone wallet) | S$1.75 |
| Early bird, tapping in before 7.45am on a weekday | S$1.25 |
| From 26 December 2026, after the announced fare rise | S$1.88 |
The fare is based on the 7.9 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 15 minutes on the train from Serangoon to Punggol. 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 East Line runs from about 5:39 AM until about 11:55 PM at its first station. Times at Serangoon 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: Punggol to Serangoon
- At Punggol board the North East Line towards HarbourFront and ride 5 stops to Serangoon.
The return trip takes about 15 minutes and costs the same S$1.75.
Arriving at Punggol
Punggol station sits at the heart of a large planned residential new town in the north-east of Singapore, with a significant retail and transport hub immediately surrounding it. Waterway Point shopping mall and Punggol Bus Interchange are both within a couple of minutes of the station, making the area a busy local centre. Further afield, Punggol Waterway Park adds a natural, recreational dimension to the neighbourhood.
Close to the station:
- Waterway Point (shopping mall, about 2 min on foot)
- Punggol Bus Interchange (bus interchange, about 2 min on foot)
- Encik Tan (food centre, about 3 min on foot)
- NTWU Canteen (food centre, about 3 min on foot)
- Cookhouse (food centre, about 3 min on foot)
The Punggol station guide lists every exit, the lines it serves and first and last trains; the Serangoon 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 Serangoon to Punggol?
5 stops on the North East Line with no change.
How much is the MRT fare from Serangoon to Punggol?
S$1.75 for an adult paying by card or phone, S$1.25 before 7.45am on weekdays, and S$1.88 from 26 December 2026.
How long is the train ride?
About 15 minutes, not counting the walk to and from the stations.
Do I need to change trains?
No. Stay on the North East Line all the way.
Which platform do I need at Serangoon?
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 Serangoon and Punggol
Bayfront to Punggol | Changi Airport to Punggol | Changi Airport to Serangoon | City Hall to Punggol | HarbourFront to Punggol | Orchard to Punggol | Orchard to Serangoon | Punggol to Paya Lebar | Raffles Place to Punggol
All station pairs are on the MRT routes hub, and the fare calculator covers any pair of stations.