How to Get to Katong and Joo Chiat by MRT
Quick answer: Take the Thomson-East Coast Line to Marine Parade (TE26) for East Coast Road and the Katong shophouses, or Tanjong Katong (TE25) for the western end. For Joo Chiat Road, Paya Lebar (EW8/CC9) is about 10 minutes from the northern end.
Nearest MRT station to Katong and Joo Chiat
- Station: Marine Parade (TE26)
- Lines: Thomson East Coast Line
- Train times: see first and last trains by line
How to get to Katong and Joo Chiat 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 Raffles Place. Change at Raffles Place to the North South Line (towards Marina South Pier) to Marina Bay. Change at Marina Bay to the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Marine Parade. | 18 | 3 | S$2.46 | about 60 min |
| Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Marine Parade. | 11 | 0 | S$1.98 | about 30 min |
| City Hall | Take the North South Line (towards Marina South Pier) to Marina Bay. Change at Marina Bay to the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Marine Parade. | 7 | 1 | S$1.86 | about 25 min |
| Jurong East | Take the East West Line (towards Pasir Ris) to Outram Park. Change at Outram Park to the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Marine Parade. | 16 | 1 | S$2.38 | about 45 min |
| Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Marine Parade. | 22 | 0 | S$2.50 | about 55 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 Marine Parade station to Katong and Joo Chiat
From Marine Parade station, come up on East Coast Road; i12 Katong mall, the Peranakan shophouses and the laksa stalls are within 5 minutes east and west along the road. Joo Chiat Road runs north from East Coast Road to Geylang, lined with colourful shophouses, and takes about 20 minutes to walk end to end. From Paya Lebar station, Joo Chiat Road starts about 10 minutes south along Tanjong Katong Road.
Tips for the trip
- The Thomson-East Coast Line is a direct ride from Orchard and Woodlands, with no change.
- East Coast Park is 10 minutes south of Marine Parade station through the underpass.
- Katong laksa, kaya toast and Peranakan kueh are the things to eat; the shops open from early morning.
- Koon Seng Road, with the best-known row of pastel shophouses, is 5 minutes from Joo Chiat Road.
Other places near Marine Parade station
- Roxy Square (Shopping mall, about 2 min walk): Visit Roxy Square for a neighbourhood shopping and dining experience.
- Parkway Parade (Shopping mall, about 2 min walk): Head to Parkway Parade for a wide range of retail, dining and services.
- Marine Parade Food Centre (Food centre, about 2 min walk): Marine Parade Food Centre is good for local hawker food and cooked dishes.
- Guan Chee HK Roast (Food centre, about 2 min walk): Guan Chee HK Roast is a food stall known for roasted meat dishes.
- Kopitiam Food Hall (Food centre, about 2 min walk): Kopitiam Food Hall offers a variety of local food court options.
- Marine Parade Market (Market / hawker centre, about 2 min walk): Marine Parade Market is a good spot for fresh produce and local fare.
Frequently asked questions
Which MRT station is nearest to Katong?
Marine Parade (TE26) on the Thomson-East Coast Line, on East Coast Road in the middle of Katong. Tanjong Katong (TE25) is one stop west.
Which MRT station is nearest to Joo Chiat Road?
Paya Lebar (EW8/CC9) for the northern end, about 10 minutes on foot, and Marine Parade or Tanjong Katong for the East Coast Road end.
How do I get to Katong from Changi Airport?
By train alone it is about 60 minutes with the changes shown in the route table above, fare S$2.46. The shorter option is the airport branch to Tanah Merah, the East West Line to Paya Lebar, then a 10-minute bus or taxi ride down Tanjong Katong Road to East Coast Road.
How do I get to Katong from Orchard?
Take the Thomson-East Coast Line from Orchard straight to Marine Parade, about 30 minutes.
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 | Lau Pa Sat and Satay Street | Little India | Orchard Road | Tiong Bahru
See the full list: how to get anywhere in Singapore by MRT, or find your nearest MRT station.