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How to get from Novena to Tampines by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Novena to Tampines in Northeast, take the 5 bus from Thomson Rd - Opp Novena CH (50031) station to Kaki Bt Ave 1 - Kaki Bt Stn Exit A (72039) station. Next, take the DOWNTOWN LINE metro from Kakit Bukit (DT28) station to Tampines (DT32|EW2) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is SGD1.96.

51minSGD1.96
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Metro - DOWNTOWN LINE
Walk to Tampines
Leaves from Thomson Rd - Opp Novena CH (50031)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thomson Rd - Opp Novena CH (50031)
    ID 50031
    670 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Pasir Ris Int
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kaki Bt Ave 1 - Kaki Bt Stn Exit A (72039)
    ID 72039
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Kakit Bukit (DT28)
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - DOWNTOWN LINE
    Wait for metro
    DOWNTOWN LINE
    ⑫ Expo
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Tampines (DT32|EW2)
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tampines
    Walk to
    Tampines
    Tampines Bus Interchange
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via 166 and DOWNTOWN LINE

To get from Novena to Tampines in Northeast, take the 166 bus from Thomson Rd - Opp Novena Lodge (50049) station to Bencoolen St - Opp Bencoolen Stn Exit B (04019) station. Next, take the DOWNTOWN LINE metro from Bencoolen (DT21) station to Tampines (DT32|EW2) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is SGD2.00.

59minSGD2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 166166
Metro - DOWNTOWN LINE
Walk to Tampines
Leaves from Thomson Rd - Opp Novena Lodge (50049)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thomson Rd - Opp Novena Lodge (50049)
    ID 50049
    730 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 166166
    Wait for bus
    166
    Clementi Int
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bencoolen St - Opp Bencoolen Stn Exit B (04019)
    ID 04019
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Bencoolen (DT21)
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - DOWNTOWN LINE
    Wait for metro
    DOWNTOWN LINE
    ⑫ Expo
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Tampines (DT32|EW2)
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tampines
    Walk to
    Tampines
    Tampines Bus Interchange
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Novena to Tampines

The distance between Novena, Northeast and Tampines, Northeast is approximately 17.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Novena to Tampines by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Northeast – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Novena

Novena is located at Chancery Lane, Northeast and the nearest public transport station is Thomson Rd - Opp Novena CH (50031).

Metro stations close to Novena:

  • Novena (NS20)
  • Stevens (DT10)
  • Newton (NS21|DT11)

Bus stations close to Novena:

  • Thomson Rd - Opp Novena CH (50031)
  • Thomson Rd - Novena Lodge (50041)
  • Thomson Rd - Opp Novena Lodge (50049)

Public transport stations close to Tampines, Northeast

Tampines is located at Tampines Bus Interchange, Northeast and the nearest public transport station is Tampines Ctrl 1 - Tampines Int (75009).

Metro stations close to Tampines:

  • Tampines (DT32|EW2)
  • Tampines West (DT31)
  • Simei (EW3)

Bus stations close to Tampines:

  • Tampines Ctrl 1 - Tampines Int (75009)
  • Tampines Stn Exit B
  • Tampines Ave 4 - Tampines Stn/Int (76141)

Alternative route by bus and metro via 166 and DOWNTOWN LINE

To get from Novena to Tampines in Northeast, take the 166 bus from Thomson Rd - Opp Novena Lodge (50049) station to Bencoolen St - Opp Bencoolen Stn Exit B (04019) station. Next, take the DOWNTOWN LINE metro from Bencoolen (DT21) station to Tampines (DT32|EW2) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is SGD2.00.

59minSGD2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 166166
Metro - DOWNTOWN LINE
Walk to Tampines
Leaves from Thomson Rd - Opp Novena Lodge (50049)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thomson Rd - Opp Novena Lodge (50049)
    ID 50049
    730 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 166166
    Wait for bus
    166
    Clementi Int
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bencoolen St - Opp Bencoolen Stn Exit B (04019)
    ID 04019
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Bencoolen (DT21)
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - DOWNTOWN LINE
    Wait for metro
    DOWNTOWN LINE
    ⑫ Expo
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Tampines (DT32|EW2)
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tampines
    Walk to
    Tampines
    Tampines Bus Interchange
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Novena to Tampines?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line DOWNTOWN LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Novena to Tampines?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 166, Bus line DOWNTOWN LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Novena and Tampines?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Novena to Tampines?

    The 5 bus line goes from Thomson Rd - Opp Novena CH (50031) station near Novena in Singapore to Pasir Ris Int station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Pasir Ris Int station near Tampines in Northeast.

  • How long does it take to travel from Novena to Tampines by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Novena in Singapore and Tampines in Northeast by bus and metro is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Novena to get to Tampines?

    Get on the 5 bus from the Thomson Rd - Opp Novena CH (50031) stop near Novena in Singapore.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Novena and Tampines?

    Get off the bus at the Pasir Ris Int station, which is closest to Tampines in Northeast.

  • When is the first metro from Novena to Tampines?

    The first metro from Novena in Singapore to Tampines in Northeast is ⑪ Bukit Panjang ↔ ⑫ Expo. It leaves the Newton (NS21|DT11) station at 14:09.

  • When is the first bus from Novena to Tampines?

    The first bus from Novena in Singapore to Tampines in Northeast is Tampines Nth Int ↔ St. Michael’s Ter. It leaves the Thomson Rd - Opp Tan Tong Meng Twr (51011) stop at 13:55.

  • How much is the bus fare from Novena to Tampines?

    The ride from Novena to Tampines costs SGD1.96.

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