How to Get to Lau Pa Sat by MRT
Quick answer: Take the Downtown Line to Telok Ayer (DT18) or Downtown (DT17); the octagonal cast-iron market is about 5 minutes from either. Raffles Place (NS26/EW14) is about 6 minutes away along Robinson Road.
Nearest MRT station to Lau Pa Sat and Satay Street
- Station: Telok Ayer (DT18)
- Lines: Downtown Line
- Train times: see first and last trains by line
How to get to Lau Pa Sat and Satay Street 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 Bugis. Change at Bugis to the Downtown Line (towards Expo) to Telok Ayer. | 14 | 2 | S$2.33 | about 50 min |
| Orchard | Take the North South Line (towards Jurong East) to Newton. Change at Newton to the Downtown Line (towards Expo) to Telok Ayer. | 8 | 1 | S$1.75 | about 30 min |
| City Hall | Take the East West Line (towards Pasir Ris) to Bugis. Change at Bugis to the Downtown Line (towards Expo) to Telok Ayer. | 5 | 1 | S$1.49 | about 20 min |
| Jurong East | Take the East West Line (towards Pasir Ris) to Outram Park. Change at Outram Park to the North East Line (towards Punggol Coast) to Chinatown. Change at Chinatown to the Downtown Line (towards Bukit Panjang) to Telok Ayer. | 10 | 2 | S$2.07 | about 40 min |
| Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line (towards Bayshore) to Stevens. Change at Stevens to the Downtown Line (towards Expo) to Telok Ayer. | 16 | 1 | S$2.42 | 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 Telok Ayer station to Lau Pa Sat and Satay Street
From Telok Ayer station, walk down Cross Street towards the skyscrapers and the market sits in the middle of the block bounded by Robinson Road and Boon Tat Street. From Raffles Place, leave on the Robinson Road side and walk south for about 6 minutes. Boon Tat Street, beside the market, closes to traffic in the evening and becomes Satay Street, where the satay stalls grill from about 7pm.
Tips for the trip
- Lau Pa Sat is busiest at weekday lunchtime with office workers; evenings and weekends are easier.
- Satay Street only runs in the evening, so a lunch visit will not find it.
- Telok Ayer is one stop from Chinatown on the Downtown Line, so it pairs well with a Chinatown walk.
- The nearby Amoy Street Food Centre, 3 minutes from Telok Ayer, is cheaper and popular with locals.
Other places near Telok Ayer station
- Nagore Durgha Indian Muslim Heritage Centre (Museum, about 2 min walk): Visit to explore the history of Indian Muslim culture and heritage in Singapore.
- Icon Link @ Club Street (Shopping mall, about 3 min walk): A small mall along Club Street suited for a quick browse or errand.
- Lau Pa Sat (Food centre, about 5 min walk): A historic hawker centre well regarded for local food and a lively atmosphere.
- Buddha Tooth Relic Museum (Museum, about 7 min walk): Home to Buddhist artefacts and exhibits on Buddhist culture and history.
- Singapore City Gallery (Museum, about 8 min walk): Learn about Singapore's urban planning and the city's development over time.
- OUE Downtown (Shopping mall, about 9 min walk): A commercial and retail development in the Tanjong Pagar area.
Frequently asked questions
Which MRT station is nearest to Lau Pa Sat?
Telok Ayer (DT18) and Downtown (DT17) are about 5 minutes away. Raffles Place (NS26/EW14) is about 6 minutes.
What time does Satay Street at Lau Pa Sat open?
The satay stalls on Boon Tat Street set up from about 7pm every evening, once the road closes to traffic.
How do I get to Lau Pa Sat from Orchard?
Take the North South Line from Orchard to Raffles Place, about 30 minutes, and walk 6 minutes down Robinson Road.
Is Lau Pa Sat open 24 hours?
Many stalls open from morning to late night and some stay open through the night, but not every stall keeps the same hours.
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 | Little India | Orchard Road | Tiong Bahru
See the full list: how to get anywhere in Singapore by MRT, or find your nearest MRT station.