Aljunied MRT Station

Aljunied MRT station is an elevated stop on the East West Line in Geylang, with the station code EW9. It occupies the block framed by Aljunied Road, Geylang East Avenue, Geylang East Central and Sims Avenue, and takes its name from the Aljunied subzone it serves. SMRT Trains runs the station, and because it sits above ground, the platforms look out over the surrounding streets.

Aljunied on the East West Line map

Aljunied MRT station at a glance

Opening date, operator and ridership figures are LTA data as recorded on Wikipedia.

Most passengers are people who live in the nearby housing estates of Geylang East and Aljunied, along with students travelling to Geylang Methodist Primary and Secondary School. The two exits also lead towards Geylang East Library and Victoria Centre, so the station sees a mix of daily commuters, schoolchildren and people running local errands. You can spot it from the road by its curved, segmented roof, a design shared with other stations on the eastern stretch of the line.

History of Aljunied MRT station

Aljunied MRT station opened on 4 November 1989, earlier than planned, when the line was extended east from Bugis to Tanah Merah. It originally carried the code E4 and switched to EW9 in August 2001, when codes across the network were revised to suit the growing system. The Straits Times has compared its ribbed dome roof to a caterpillar in one article and to a rib cage in another.

Inside Aljunied MRT station

The station has a single island platform, so trains in both directions stop on either side of the same platform. Half-height platform screen doors have been in use since 2011, and high-volume low-speed fans were added later to keep air moving. The station is mostly wheelchair accessible, the overhead pedestrian bridges nearby gained lifts between 2012 and 2013, and extra bicycle parking was completed in October 2012.

For residents, the station is a practical base for everyday trips. Geylang East Public Library is about 350 m away, roughly a six minute walk, and Ji Xiang Vegetarian is only about 120 m from the station if you want a quick meal. Sports players heading to the Singapore Badminton Hall can walk there in around six minutes, while Sims Place Terminal, a bus interchange about 400 m away, is useful for continuing your journey by bus. Students at James Cook University Singapore can also reach the campus on foot in about 13 minutes. All distances are measured in a straight line, so actual walking routes may be slightly longer.

Around Aljunied MRT station

Aljunied station sits in a mixed residential and light commercial neighbourhood in the Geylang area. The surroundings include community amenities such as the Geylang East Public Library and the Singapore Badminton Hall, alongside food options and educational facilities. It is a practical, everyday neighbourhood rather than a shopping or tourist district.

Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.

How to get to Aljunied by MRT

Worked out from the network map. Stop counts are station to station and do not include walking or waiting time.

Fares from Aljunied MRT station

A trip from Aljunied to Changi Airport (about 14 km) costs S$2.07 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Aljunied to the main hubs, the early bird fare for journeys that start before 7.45am on weekdays, and the fare that applies from 26 December 2026.

Estimated from the route distance between stations and the Public Transport Council fare table in force from 27 December 2025. The exact fare can differ by one band. Cash fares are higher. Use the fare calculator for any other journey, or check your fare on the SimplyGo app.

Tips for using Aljunied MRT station

• Most amenities including Ji Xiang Vegetarian, the Media Resource Library, and the ECM Building are within a short walk of roughly 2 to 3 minutes, so these are easy to reach on foot.
• The Singapore Badminton Hall and Sims Place Terminal are around 6 to 7 minutes away on foot, which is manageable but allow a little extra time if you are carrying bags.
• James Cook University Singapore is approximately 13 minutes on foot, so consider taking a bus from Sims Place Terminal if you prefer not to walk that distance.
• During morning and evening peak hours, the area around the station can be busier with commuters, so allow extra time if you are heading to the bus terminal or further destinations.

All stations on the East West Line

In order along the line, with Aljunied marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.

Read the full East West Line guide.

Aljunied MRT station: common questions

Which line is Aljunied MRT station on?

Aljunied is on the East West Line. Its station code is EW9.

Is Aljunied an interchange station?

No. Aljunied is served by the East West Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.

What time is the first and last train at Aljunied?

Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Aljunied a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. East West Line first train 5:19 AM, last train 11:23 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.

What is near Aljunied MRT station?

Nearby places include Ji Xiang Vegetarian food centre, the Media Resource Library, the ECM Building, Geylang East Public Library, Singapore Badminton Hall, Sims Place Terminal, and James Cook University Singapore. Distances are approximate and range from about 120 metres to under a kilometre.

Where is the closest place to eat near Aljunied station?

Ji Xiang Vegetarian is the closest food option, approximately 120 metres from the station and roughly a 2-minute walk.

How far is James Cook University Singapore from Aljunied station?

James Cook University Singapore is approximately 770 metres away in a straight line, which is roughly a 13-minute walk from the station.

How do I get to Aljunied from Changi Airport by MRT?

Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Aljunied (7 stops). About 7 stops, no changes.

Sources: station codes, line colours and interchanges from the LTA rail system map; operating hours from SMRT and SBS Transit. Last reviewed October 2026.

News and guides mentioning Aljunied

• Aljunied MRT crow culling: what commuters should know 6 Nov 2026
• シンガポール地下鉄（MRT）路線図 2026（日本語ガイド） 4 Oct 2026
• East-West Line Map 11 Aug 2023
• Tamil 11 Aug 2023

Plan the rest of the trip

Every station on the East West Line is listed on its line guide, with the full route and interchanges. For times, see the first and last train guide, and for the whole network in one view use the interactive Singapore MRT map or the PDF map.