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How to get fromBalestier to Tampines MRTby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Balestier to Tampines MRT by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Novena to Dhoby Ghautsubway subway Ns
    2. Take the subway from Bencoolen to Tampinessubway subway Dt
    43 min
    $2–3

  2. Line 129 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Opp Toa Payoh Stn to Tampines Stn/Intbus bus 129
    57 min
    $1–2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Balestier to Tampines MRTtaxi taxi 14.7 km
    15 min
    $9–12

  4. Drive  14.7 km

    1. Drive from Balestier to Tampines MRTcar car 14.7 km
    15 min
    $4–6

  5. Line 145 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Bef Balestier Plaza to Bugis Stn Exit Bbus bus 130 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Bugis to Tampinessubway subway Ew
    46 min
    $1–2

Balestier to Tampines MRT by subway and foot

Calendar1610Weekly Services
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.5 km
  • Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Balestier, Singapore and Tampines MRT, Singapore?

You can take a subway from Novena to Tampines via Dhoby Ghaut and Bencoolen in around 43 min. Alternatively, SBS Transit operates a bus from Opp Toa Payoh Stn to Tampines Stn/Int every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 57 min.

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