How to Get to Haw Par Villa by MRT
Quick answer: Take the Circle Line to Haw Par Villa (CC25). The park gate is about 3 minutes from the station exit on Pasir Panjang Road; follow the signs and you cannot miss the dragon statue at the entrance.
Nearest MRT station to Haw Par Villa
- Station: Haw Par Villa (CC25)
- Lines: Circle Line
- Train times: see first and last trains by line
How to get to Haw Par Villa 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 Paya Lebar. Change at Paya Lebar to the Circle Line (towards Prince Edward Road) to Haw Par Villa. | 21 | 2 | S$2.50 | about 65 min |
| Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Woodlands North) to Caldecott. Change at Caldecott to the Circle Line (towards Prince Edward Road) to Haw Par Villa. | 11 | 1 | S$2.15 | about 35 min |
| City Hall | Take the North South Line (towards Marina South Pier) to Marina Bay. Change at Marina Bay to the Circle Line to Haw Par Villa. | 10 | 1 | S$1.94 | about 35 min |
| Jurong East | Take the East West Line (towards Pasir Ris) to Buona Vista. Change at Buona Vista to the Circle Line (towards Prince Edward Road) to Haw Par Villa. | 6 | 1 | S$1.86 | about 25 min |
| Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Caldecott. Change at Caldecott to the Circle Line (towards Prince Edward Road) to Haw Par Villa. | 14 | 1 | S$2.40 | 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 Haw Par Villa station to Haw Par Villa
Haw Par Villa station is on the western arc of the Circle Line between Kent Ridge and Pasir Panjang. Leave the station, cross Pasir Panjang Road at the lights and the entrance to the park is directly in front of you. The park with its Ten Courts of Hell and hundreds of painted statues is free to enter; the Hell’s Museum inside has a ticket.
Tips for the trip
- From HarbourFront the Circle Line reaches Haw Par Villa in 4 stops, so it pairs well with a Sentosa day.
- There is almost no shade, so go in the morning or after 4pm and carry water.
- Kent Ridge Park and the Southern Ridges trail start one station away at Kent Ridge if you want a walk afterwards.
- The park closes in the evening; check the time before a late visit, as the last Circle Line trains run around midnight.
Other places near Haw Par Villa station
- Hell's Museum (Museum, about 2 min walk): Visit for its displays on the afterlife and traditional Chinese beliefs.
- Tiger Car (Attraction, about 3 min walk): See the vintage Tiger Balm-branded car, a quirky relic of the villa's history.
- Entrance portal (Attraction, about 3 min walk): The ornate entrance portal marks the main gateway into the Haw Par Villa grounds.
- Haw Par Villa (Attraction, about 3 min walk): Explore the open-air theme park filled with colourful statues depicting Chinese mythology and folklore.
- The Studio/Rise of Asia Museum (2024) (Museum, about 5 min walk): A museum dedicated to Asian art, culture and history, opened in 2024.
- Norwegian Seamen's Mission (Place of worship, about 9 min walk): A place of worship and community hub serving the Norwegian seafaring community.
Frequently asked questions
Which MRT station is nearest to Haw Par Villa?
Haw Par Villa (CC25) on the Circle Line. The park entrance is about 3 minutes on foot.
Is Haw Par Villa free?
Entry to the park is free. The Hell’s Museum inside the park charges admission.
How do I get to Haw Par Villa from Orchard?
Take the Thomson-East Coast Line to Caldecott, change to the Circle Line and ride to Haw Par Villa, about 35 minutes. The fare is S$2.15.
How far is Haw Par Villa from HarbourFront?
Four stops on the Circle Line, about 10 minutes, so it is an easy add-on before or after Sentosa.
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
National Gallery Singapore | Raffles Hotel and Chijmes | ArtScience Museum | Esplanade Theatres on the Bay | National Museum of Singapore
See the full list: how to get anywhere in Singapore by MRT, or find your nearest MRT station.