How to Get to Tiong Bahru by MRT
Quick answer: Take the East West Line to Tiong Bahru (EW17); the station is under Tiong Bahru Plaza, and the art deco estate with the market and cafes is about 8 minutes on foot along Tiong Bahru Road. Havelock (TE16) is about 10 minutes from the other end of the estate.
Nearest MRT station to Tiong Bahru
- Station: Tiong Bahru (EW17)
- Lines: East West Line
- Train times: see first and last trains by line
How to get to Tiong Bahru from the airport, Orchard and the city
| Starting from | Route | Stops | Changes | Adult fare | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changi Airport | Take the East West Line (Changi Airport branch) to Tanah Merah. Change at Tanah Merah to the East West Line (towards Tuas Link) to Tiong Bahru. | 15 | 1 | S$2.38 | about 45 min |
| Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Outram Park. Change at Outram Park to the East West Line (towards Tuas Link) to Tiong Bahru. | 4 | 1 | S$1.49 | about 20 min |
| City Hall | Take the East West Line (towards Tuas Link) to Tiong Bahru. | 4 | 0 | S$1.49 | about 15 min |
| Jurong East | Take the East West Line (towards Pasir Ris) to Tiong Bahru. | 7 | 0 | S$1.94 | about 20 min |
| Woodlands | Take the North South Line (towards Jurong East) to Jurong East. Change at Jurong East to the East West Line (towards Pasir Ris) to Tiong Bahru. | 14 | 1 | S$2.44 | about 45 min |
Stops and changes come from the current network map. Fares are the adult card fare for the distance (50 cents less before 7.45am on weekdays). Times are estimates for the train ride only and do not include the walk at either end. Use the fare calculator for any other starting station.
From Tiong Bahru station to Tiong Bahru
From Tiong Bahru station, leave through Tiong Bahru Plaza and walk west along Tiong Bahru Road, then turn left into Seng Poh Road. Tiong Bahru Market with its hawker centre on the upper floor is at the end, and the cafes, bookshops and bakeries are on Yong Siak Street and Eng Hoon Street around it. The pre-war flats with their rounded balconies are the reason the estate is famous.
Tips for the trip
- The market hawker centre is best for breakfast; several stalls sell out before noon.
- Tiong Bahru is one stop from Outram Park and two from Raffles Place on the East West Line.
- The Tiong Bahru Air Raid Shelter under Block 78 opens for guided visits on some weekends.
- Great World and Robertson Quay are a 15-minute walk north if you want to carry on.
Other places near Tiong Bahru station
- Tiong Bahru Plaza (Shopping mall, about 1 min walk): Visit Tiong Bahru Plaza for a range of shops, dining options and everyday retail.
- Happy Hawkers (Food centre, about 1 min walk): Head to Happy Hawkers for local hawker food and casual meals.
- Kopitiam (Food centre, about 1 min walk): Try Kopitiam for a food court experience with a variety of cooked food stalls.
- Former PSB Academy Campus (Delta) (University, about 2 min walk): The former PSB Academy Campus (Delta) is a recognisable educational landmark in the neighbourhood.
- Food Paradise (Food centre, about 5 min walk): Food Paradise offers another hawker and food court option a short walk from the station.
- SEAB Heritage Gallery (Museum, about 7 min walk): The SEAB Heritage Gallery provides exhibits related to Singapore's education and assessment history.
Frequently asked questions
Which MRT station is nearest to Tiong Bahru Market?
Tiong Bahru (EW17), about 8 minutes on foot. Havelock (TE16) on the Thomson-East Coast Line is about 10 minutes away.
How do I get to Tiong Bahru from Orchard?
Take the Thomson-East Coast Line from Orchard to Havelock, about 20 minutes, or the North South Line to City Hall and the East West Line to Tiong Bahru.
How do I get to Tiong Bahru from Changi Airport?
Airport branch to Tanah Merah, then the East West Line straight to Tiong Bahru, about 45 minutes and S$2.38.
Is Tiong Bahru Plaza at the MRT station?
Yes. The station exits are inside Tiong Bahru Plaza mall.
Plan the rest of the trip with the interactive Singapore MRT map, the fare calculator and the guide to paying for the MRT.
More places to reach by MRT
Bugis Street and Bugis Junction | Chinatown | Clarke Quay and Boat Quay | Holland Village | Kampong Glam, Sultan Mosque and Haji Lane | Katong and Joo Chiat | Lau Pa Sat and Satay Street | Little India | Orchard Road
See the full list: how to get anywhere in Singapore by MRT, or find your nearest MRT station.