Tiong Bahru MRT Station
Tiong Bahru MRT station is a single-line station on the East West Line, carrying the station code EW17. It serves Tiong Bahru, one of Singapore's oldest housing estates, a predominantly residential area with a distinctive low-rise character and a strong local identity. The station provides a straightforward connection into the city and outward to the western parts of Singapore along the East West Line.
Tiong Bahru on the East West Line map
Tiong Bahru station at a glance
| Station codes | EW17 |
|---|---|
| Lines | East West Line |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 中峇鲁 |
| Tamil name | தியோங் பாரு |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | East West Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:19 AM, last train 11:23 PM Full first and last train guide |
See Tiong Bahru on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
From Tiong Bahru station, passengers can travel directly to Outram Park station to the east, which offers connections to the North East Line and the Thomson-East Coast Line, making it a useful point for reaching a much wider part of the rail network. To the west, the neighbouring station is Redhill, continuing along the East West Line. Tiong Bahru itself is not an interchange station, so cross-platform transfers are not available here.
The area around the station is well known for Tiong Bahru Market, a popular wet market and hawker centre within easy walking distance where locals and visitors come for traditional food. The surrounding neighbourhood features low-rise pre-war walk-up apartment blocks and a quiet, residential streetscape with independent cafes and small shops. It is a compact, walkable area that draws people looking for a more relaxed and old-fashioned side of Singapore.
Around Tiong Bahru station
Tiong Bahru station sits in a well-established residential and retail neighbourhood in central Singapore. The area is anchored by Tiong Bahru Plaza, a shopping mall just steps from the station, alongside several food centres serving the local community. The surrounding streets blend older housing estates with modern amenities, making it a popular destination for both residents and visitors.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiong Bahru Plaza | Shopping mall | About 50 m (~1 min walk) | Visit Tiong Bahru Plaza for a range of shops, dining options and everyday retail. |
| Happy Hawkers | Food centre | About 50 m (~1 min walk) | Head to Happy Hawkers for local hawker food and casual meals. |
| Kopitiam | Food centre | About 70 m (~1 min walk) | Try Kopitiam for a food court experience with a variety of cooked food stalls. |
| Former PSB Academy Campus (Delta) | University | About 140 m (~2 min walk) | The former PSB Academy Campus (Delta) is a recognisable educational landmark in the neighbourhood. |
| Food Paradise | Food centre | About 280 m (~5 min walk) | Food Paradise offers another hawker and food court option a short walk from the station. |
| SEAB Heritage Gallery | Museum | About 420 m (~7 min walk) | The SEAB Heritage Gallery provides exhibits related to Singapore's education and assessment history. |
| Tiong Bahru Air Raid Shelter | Attraction | About 530 m (~9 min walk) | The Tiong Bahru Air Raid Shelter is a heritage site offering a glimpse into wartime Singapore. |
| Great World City | Shopping mall | About 1000 m (~16 min walk) | Great World City is a larger shopping mall reachable on foot or by other transport for extended retail and dining. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Tiong Bahru by MRT
Worked out from the network map. Stop counts are station to station and do not include walking or waiting time.
| From Changi Airport | Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Tiong Bahru (15 stops). About 15 stops, no changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Orchard to Outram Park (3 stops), then change to the East West Line from Outram Park to Tiong Bahru (1 stop). About 4 stops with 1 change. |
| From City Hall | Take the East West Line from City Hall to Tiong Bahru (4 stops). About 4 stops, no changes. |
| From Jurong East | Take the East West Line from Jurong East to Tiong Bahru (7 stops). About 7 stops, no changes. |
| From Woodlands | Take the North South Line from Woodlands to Jurong East (7 stops), then change to the East West Line from Jurong East to Tiong Bahru (7 stops). About 14 stops with 1 change. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Dhoby Ghaut (3 stops), then change to the North South Line from Dhoby Ghaut to City Hall (1 stop), then change to the East West Line from City Hall to Tiong Bahru (4 stops). About 8 stops with 2 changes. |
Tips for using Tiong Bahru station
- Tiong Bahru Plaza and the nearby food centres are all within a very short walk of the station, making them easy to visit without much planning.
- The SEAB Heritage Gallery and Tiong Bahru Air Raid Shelter are further away and will take around 7 to 9 minutes on foot, so allow extra time if you plan to visit both.
- Great World City is approximately 1,000 metres away and is more comfortably reached by road transport rather than on foot, especially in hot or wet weather.
- During peak morning and evening hours, trains on the East West Line can be busy, so plan your journey with a little extra time if you are travelling with luggage or in a group.
All stations on the East West Line
In order along the line, with Tiong Bahru marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| EW1 | Pasir Ris | – |
| EW2 | Tampines | EW / DT |
| EW3 | Simei | – |
| EW4 | Tanah Merah | – |
| EW5 | Bedok | – |
| EW6 | Kembangan | – |
| EW7 | Eunos | – |
| EW8 | Paya Lebar | CC / EW |
| EW9 | Aljunied | – |
| EW10 | Kallang | – |
| EW11 | Lavender | – |
| EW12 | Bugis | DT / EW |
| EW13 | City Hall | EW / NS |
| EW14 | Raffles Place | NS / EW |
| EW15 | Tanjong Pagar | – |
| EW16 | Outram Park | TE / EW |
| EW17 | Tiong Bahru (you are here) | – |
| EW18 | Redhill | – |
| EW19 | Queenstown | – |
| EW20 | Commonwealth | – |
| EW21 | Buona Vista | EW / CC |
| EW22 | Dover | – |
| EW23 | Clementi | – |
| EW24 | Jurong East | EW / NS |
| EW25 | Chinese Garden | – |
| EW26 | Lakeside | – |
| EW27 | Boon Lay | – |
| EW28 | Pioneer | – |
| EW29 | Joo Koon | – |
| EW30 | Gul Circle | – |
| EW31 | Tuas Crescent | – |
| EW32 | Tuas West Road | – |
| EW33 | Tuas Link | – |
Read the full East West Line guide.
Tiong Bahru station: common questions
Which line is Tiong Bahru MRT station on?
Tiong Bahru is on the East West Line. Its station code is EW17.
Is Tiong Bahru an interchange station?
No. Tiong Bahru is served by the East West Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What time is the first and last train at Tiong Bahru?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Tiong Bahru a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. East West Line first train 5:19 AM, last train 11:23 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Tiong Bahru MRT station?
Tiong Bahru station is surrounded by a mix of retail and dining options, including Tiong Bahru Plaza, Happy Hawkers and Kopitiam, all within approximately 70 metres. Further afield, you will find the SEAB Heritage Gallery, Tiong Bahru Air Raid Shelter and Great World City.
Which shopping mall or food centre is closest to Tiong Bahru station?
Tiong Bahru Plaza is the closest shopping mall, at approximately 50 metres from the station. Happy Hawkers is also approximately 50 metres away and is the nearest food centre.
How far is Great World City from Tiong Bahru MRT station?
Great World City is approximately 1,000 metres from Tiong Bahru station in a straight line, which is roughly a 16-minute walk. Road transport is a more practical option for most visitors.
How do I get to Tiong Bahru from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Tiong Bahru (15 stops). About 15 stops, no changes.
Sources: station codes, line colours and interchanges from the LTA rail system map; operating hours from SMRT and SBS Transit. Last reviewed September 2026.
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Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the East West Line is listed on its line guide, with the full route and interchanges. For times, see the first and last train guide, and for the whole network in one view use the interactive Singapore MRT map or the PDF map.