NOVENA MRT Station TO FORT CANNING MRT Station, Singapore

How to get to Fort Canning MRT Station from Novena MRT Station by Train?

    Step By Step Guide

  • Destination : Fort Canning MRT Station
    Address : 170 River Valley Rd, Fort Canning, Singapore 179038
  • Make your way towards Novena MRT Station Walking

  • Walk to Novena walking 1 min 0.3 km
  • Take Entrance B walking 1 min 81 m
  • Start your journey from Novena MRT Station. For assistance on train fares, tickets, prices, payment methods or EZ-Link smart card information, please approach SMRT Passenger Customer Service Counter at the station or refer to official SMRT website for details.
  • Take North South Line train towards Marina South Pier, for 1 station to Newton. Subway SMRT 2 mins 1.2 km Train, Subway, Rail
  • Walk to Newton walking 3 mins 0.2 km
  • Change train at Newton MRT Station. Transfer

  • Take Downtown Line train towards Expo, for 9 stations to Fort Canning. Subway SBS Transit 17 mins 7.9 km Train, Subway, Rail


  • Arrive at Fort Canning MRT Station. You have reached your train station destination.
  • Estimated Travel Time : 38 mins
  • Total Station Stops : 10 stops
  • Total Train Transfer : 1
  • Total Travel Distance : 9.5 km
  • Total Estimated Walking Distance : 428 m / 0.43 km
  • Data updated as of 26 Oct 2021


MRT Route Map To Fort Canning


How do we decide on the MRT route, direction and transfer if any to get to Fort Canning MRT Station from Novena MRT Station?

The route, mode of transport (vehicle) and directions to Fort Canning MRT Station from Novena MRT Station above is derived based on the best possible route optimised with the least amount of walking distance.

The direction service shows routes via train or subway (MRT), tram or light rail (LRT or monorail), or bus..


It does not take into account of having to take any additional bus or having fewer train transfers at stations/interchanges in exchange for walking longer distances to a nearby alternative MRT station for best possible route.

  • Which public transport operators are running the route above from Novena MRT Station to Fort Canning MRT Station?

      There are 2 public transport operators running the route above. They are SMRT and SBS Transit .

      Tickets And Information Telephone Hotline

      SMRT Customer Service Hotline Tel No : 1800 336 8900

      SBS Transit Customer Service Hotline Tel No : 1800 287 2727

  • What is the cheapest way to travel in Singapore?

    Taking MRT train, LRT tram and Bus in Singapore are the cheapest forms of public transport options available in Singapore.

    The average cost per MRT train ride is estimated to be anywhere around SGD$1.00 to SGD$3.00.

  • How far is it from Novena MRT Station to Fort Canning MRT Station?

    The distance between Novena MRT Station and Fort Canning MRT Station is 9.5 km.

  • Is there a direct train between Novena MRT Station and Fort Canning MRT Station?

    There is no direct train between Novena MRT Station and Fort Canning MRT Station.

    However, there are train services departing from Novena MRT Station and require 1 train transfer via Newton MRT Station to arrive at Fort Canning MRT Station.

  • Taxi from Novena MRT Station to Fort Canning MRT Station

    Comfort Delgro Taxi / CityCab

    Phone : +65 6552 1111

    Website : https://www.cdgtaxi.com.sg

    SMRT Taxi

    Phone : +65 6555 8888

    Website : https://www.smrt.com.sg

    Premier Taxi

    Phone : +65 6214 8880

    Website : https://premiertaxi.com.sg/

    Prime Taxi

    Phone : +65 6778 0808

    Website : http://www.primetaxi.com.sg/

    Trans Cab

    Phone : +65 6555 3333

    Website : https://www.transcab.com.sg

    HDT Electric Taxi

    Phone : +65 6258 8888

    Website : https://hdt.com.sg

    Yellow Top Taxi

    Phone : +65 6293 5545

    Dial-A-Cab

    Phone : +65 6342 5222

  • How do I travel from Novena MRT Station to Fort Canning MRT Station without a car?

    The best way to get from Novena MRT Station to Fort Canning MRT Station without a car is to take MRT train which takes about 38 mins and average train fare ticket price of around SGD$1.00 - SGD$3.00.

  • Is this MRT travel guide for me?

    If you are keen on taking any public transport such as train MRT, light rail LRT or bus with the least walking distance available and don't mind the extra transfer or more time taken to complete the travel journey, then this MRT travel guide is for you.

  • Why is it important to plan your route in advance?

    Do take note that construction projects, weather or traffic conditions, MRT train breakdown or service disruption, or any other events may result in a change in the actual route from the suggested route and directions map above.

    Walking directions are in beta. Use caution – This route may be missing sidewalks or pedestrian paths.

    Please plan your route accordingly and obey all signs and notices with regards to the route you are taking.

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