How to Get to Singapore General Hospital by MRT
Quick answer: Take the MRT to Outram Park (EW16/NE3/TE17) and follow the signs in the station for Singapore General Hospital; the covered walkway brings you to the Outram campus in 5 to 10 minutes depending on the block. The National Heart Centre, the National Cancer Centre and the Outram Community Hospital are on the same campus.
Nearest MRT station to Singapore General Hospital
- Station: Outram Park (TE17/EW16/NE3)
- Lines: Thomson East Coast Line, East West Line, North East Line
- Train times: see first and last trains by line
How to get to Singapore General Hospital 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 Outram Park. | 14 | 1 | S$2.36 | about 45 min |
| Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Outram Park. | 3 | 0 | S$1.28 | about 10 min |
| City Hall | Take the East West Line (towards Tuas Link) to Outram Park. | 3 | 0 | S$1.28 | about 10 min |
| Jurong East | Take the East West Line (towards Pasir Ris) to Outram Park. | 8 | 0 | S$2.02 | about 25 min |
| Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Outram Park. | 14 | 0 | S$2.38 | about 40 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 Outram Park station to Singapore General Hospital
Outram Park is served by three lines, and the exits for the hospital are on the Outram Road side, away from Chinatown. Follow the signs for SGH and the covered link across Outram Road; the main entrance and Block 1 are first, with the specialist centres further along Hospital Drive. If you are visiting a particular ward, check the block letter and number in advance, because the campus is large.
Tips for the trip
- Outram Park is a direct ride from Changi Airport via Tanah Merah on the East West Line, with no change after the airport branch.
- Visiting hours and the number of visitors allowed are set by the hospital; check its website on the day.
- For an emergency, call 995 for an ambulance rather than taking the MRT.
- Chinatown and the Tiong Bahru cafes are both within a 10-minute walk of the station for a break between visits.
Other places near Outram Park station
- The Fluxus House (Gallery, about 2 min walk): Visit The Fluxus House for contemporary art exhibitions in a gallery setting.
- Baba House (Museum, about 7 min walk): Visit Baba House to explore Peranakan heritage and traditional architecture.
- Chinatown (Attraction, about 7 min walk): Visit Chinatown for cultural landmarks, street food and heritage shophouses.
- Buddha Tooth Relic Museum (Museum, about 9 min walk): Visit Buddha Tooth Relic Museum for Buddhist art, relics and cultural displays.
- Singapore General Hospital (Hospital, about 9 min walk): Visit Singapore General Hospital for a wide range of public medical services.
- Singapore City Gallery (Museum, about 10 min walk): Visit Singapore City Gallery for interactive exhibits on Singapore's urban planning.
Frequently asked questions
Which MRT station is nearest to Singapore General Hospital?
Outram Park (EW16/NE3/TE17), about 5 to 10 minutes on foot by the covered walkway.
Which exit at Outram Park is for SGH?
Follow the signs for Singapore General Hospital to the exits on the Outram Road side of the station. The signs name the hospital, so you do not need to remember an exit letter.
How do I get to SGH from Changi Airport?
Take the airport branch to Tanah Merah and the East West Line straight to Outram Park, about 45 minutes and S$2.36.
How do I get to SGH from Orchard?
Take the Thomson-East Coast Line from Orchard straight to Outram Park, about 10 minutes with no change.
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
Changi General Hospital | KK Women's and Children's Hospital | Mount Elizabeth Hospital | Nanyang Technological University | National University Hospital | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital | Tan Tock Seng Hospital | the National University of Singapore
See the full list: how to get anywhere in Singapore by MRT, or find your nearest MRT station.