Clementi MRT Station
Clementi MRT station is an elevated stop on the East West Line, set along Commonwealth Avenue West in the centre of Clementi town in western Singapore. It carries the station code EW23 and is operated by SMRT Trains. The platforms sit on a viaduct above street level, close to the Clementi Bus Interchange, so many passengers change between bus and train here.
Clementi on the East West Line map
Clementi MRT station at a glance
| Station codes | EW23 |
|---|---|
| Lines | East West Line |
| Line colour | Green line (East West Line) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 金文泰 |
| Tamil name | கிளிமெண்டி |
| Opened | 12 March 1988 (38 years ago) |
| Operator | SMRT Trains |
| Station type | Elevated |
| Platforms | 2 (1 island platform) |
| Address | 3150 Commonwealth Avenue West, Singapore 129580 |
| Daily ridership | About 41,576 passengers a day (2024) |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | East West Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:19 AM, last train 11:23 PM Full first and last train guide |
Opening date, operator and ridership figures are LTA data as recorded on Wikipedia.
See Clementi on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Most riders are people living in the surrounding Clementi housing estates who use the train for daily trips to work and school, along with shoppers heading for the town centre malls. Several local landmarks are within reach of the station, including Clementi Polyclinic, Clementi Fire Station, Masjid Darussalam and Clementi Primary School. The station is also due to become an interchange with the Cross Island Line, and its new platforms are expected to be completed in 2032.
History of Clementi MRT station
Passenger service began on 12 March 1988, following a two-day public preview on 27 and 28 February. At the time, the station was the western end of the first section of the network, which ran from Tiong Bahru. On its opening day it was the most visited station on that section, with 125,618 passengers. It was first numbered W8 and took its current code of EW23 in August 2001, when station codes were revised across the growing system.
Inside Clementi MRT station
The station has four entrances, and two link bridges with extra fare gates and escalators connect it to newer flats in the area. Half-height platform screen doors were fitted in 2012 for safety, and large overhead fans above the platforms help keep the air moving. While waiting, look out for Echoes of Clementi by Ashley Goh Yu Ting, a mural in SMRT’s Comic Connect series. It shows the town’s landmarks, plants and wildlife, and traces Clementi’s growth from a kampung into a town hub.
For residents and visitors alike, the station is a convenient base for shopping, meals and errands in the town centre. The Clementi Mall and Grantral Mall @ Clementi are both about a four-minute walk away, so they suit a quick stop for groceries or a meal. For local food, Clementi Market is roughly six minutes on foot and offers hawker fare and fresh produce, while Hawkers’ Street @ Clementi Mall is a closer option for a fast lunch. Anyone heading out for exercise or a sports event can reach Clementi Stadium in about 13 minutes on foot from Clementi MRT station.
Around Clementi MRT station
Clementi MRT station sits at the heart of a mature residential town with a strong concentration of shopping and dining options nearby. Grantral Mall and The Clementi Mall are both within a short walk, serving the daily needs of local residents and students. The area also has several food centres, including Clementi Market, making it a convenient stop for affordable hawker meals.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grantral Mall @ Clementi | Shopping mall | About 220 m (~4 min walk) | Visit for everyday shopping, dining and retail options in a neighbourhood mall. |
| The Clementi Mall | Shopping mall | About 230 m (~4 min walk) | A large mall with a wide range of shops, supermarkets and dining outlets. |
| Kopitiam | Food centre | About 250 m (~4 min walk) | A food centre serving a variety of local hawker dishes. |
| Hawkers' Street @ Clementi Mall | Food centre | About 280 m (~5 min walk) | An indoor hawker-style street food area within The Clementi Mall. |
| Kedai Kopi | Food centre | About 310 m (~5 min walk) | A traditional kopitiam offering local coffee shop food and drinks. |
| Clementi Market | Market / hawker centre | About 360 m (~6 min walk) | A popular market and hawker centre with a broad selection of local food stalls. |
| Clementi 321 | Shopping mall | About 470 m (~8 min walk) | A mid-sized shopping mall with retail shops and food and beverage outlets. |
| Clementi Stadium | Stadium | About 780 m (~13 min walk) | A local sports stadium suitable for watching or taking part in sporting events. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Clementi by MRT
Worked out from the network map. Stop counts are station to station and do not include walking or waiting time.
| From Changi Airport | Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Clementi (21 stops). About 21 stops, no changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Orchard to Outram Park (3 stops), then change to the East West Line from Outram Park to Clementi (7 stops). About 10 stops with 1 change. |
| From City Hall | Take the East West Line from City Hall to Clementi (10 stops). About 10 stops, no changes. |
| From Jurong East | Take the East West Line from Jurong East to Clementi (1 stop). About 1 stops, no changes. |
| From Woodlands | Take the North South Line from Woodlands to Jurong East (7 stops), then change to the East West Line from Jurong East to Clementi (1 stop). About 8 stops with 1 change. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Outram Park (1 stop), then change to the East West Line from Outram Park to Clementi (7 stops). About 8 stops with 1 change. |
Fares from Clementi MRT station
A trip from Clementi to Changi Airport (about 32 km) costs S$2.49 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Clementi 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.
| To | Distance | Adult card | Before 7.45am | From 26 Dec 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Changi Airport | about 32 km, 21 stops | S$2.49 | S$1.99 | S$2.62 |
| Orchard | about 13 km, 10 stops | S$2.02 | S$1.52 | S$2.15 |
| City Hall | about 13 km, 10 stops | S$2.02 | S$1.52 | S$2.15 |
| Raffles Place | about 12 km, 9 stops | S$1.94 | S$1.44 | S$2.07 |
| Jurong East | about 4 km, 1 stop | S$1.38 | S$0.88 | S$1.51 |
| Woodlands | about 19 km, 8 stops | S$2.24 | S$1.74 | S$2.37 |
| HarbourFront | about 13 km, 8 stops | S$1.98 | S$1.48 | S$2.11 |
| Marina Bay | about 13 km, 10 stops | S$1.98 | S$1.48 | S$2.11 |
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 Clementi MRT station
- Grantral Mall, The Clementi Mall and nearby food centres are all within a comfortable short walk of the station, making them easy to reach on foot.
- Clementi 321 is further away at approximately 470 metres, so allow a few extra minutes if you are heading there, especially in warm weather.
- Clementi Stadium is roughly 780 metres from the station, which is a 13-minute walk, so consider taking a bus if you prefer not to walk that distance.
- The station can get busy during morning and evening peak hours due to the large residential population and nearby schools, so allow extra travel time if possible.
All stations on the East West Line
In order along the line, with Clementi marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| EW1 | Pasir Ris | None |
| EW2 | Tampines | EW / DT |
| EW3 | Simei | None |
| EW4 | Tanah Merah | None |
| EW5 | Bedok | None |
| EW6 | Kembangan | None |
| EW7 | Eunos | None |
| EW8 | Paya Lebar | CC / EW |
| EW9 | Aljunied | None |
| EW10 | Kallang | None |
| EW11 | Lavender | None |
| EW12 | Bugis | DT / EW |
| EW13 | City Hall | EW / NS |
| EW14 | Raffles Place | NS / EW |
| EW15 | Tanjong Pagar | None |
| EW16 | Outram Park | TE / EW / NE |
| EW17 | Tiong Bahru | None |
| EW18 | Redhill | None |
| EW19 | Queenstown | None |
| EW20 | Commonwealth | None |
| EW21 | Buona Vista | EW / CC |
| EW22 | Dover | None |
| EW23 | Clementi (you are here) | None |
| EW24 | Jurong East | EW / NS |
| EW25 | Chinese Garden | None |
| EW26 | Lakeside | None |
| EW27 | Boon Lay | None |
| EW28 | Pioneer | None |
| EW29 | Joo Koon | None |
| EW30 | Gul Circle | None |
| EW31 | Tuas Crescent | None |
| EW32 | Tuas West Road | None |
| EW33 | Tuas Link | None |
Read the full East West Line guide.
Clementi MRT station: common questions
Which line is Clementi MRT station on?
Clementi is on the East West Line. Its station code is EW23.
Is Clementi an interchange station?
No. Clementi 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 Clementi?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Clementi 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 Clementi MRT station?
Clementi MRT station is surrounded by several shopping malls including Grantral Mall, The Clementi Mall and Clementi 321, as well as food centres such as Clementi Market, Kopitiam, Kedai Kopi and Hawkers' Street at Clementi Mall. There is also Clementi Stadium roughly 780 metres away for sports activities.
Which mall or food centre is closest to Clementi MRT station?
Grantral Mall is the closest shopping mall at approximately 220 metres, while The Clementi Mall is just slightly further at around 230 metres. The nearest food centre is Kopitiam, at approximately 250 metres from the station.
How far is Clementi Market from Clementi MRT station?
Clementi Market is approximately 360 metres from Clementi MRT station, which is roughly a 6-minute walk.
How do I get to Clementi from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Clementi (21 stops). About 21 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 Clementi
- MRT shopping malls: Direct station connections in Singapore 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
- MRT Station Codes and Interchange Stations Explained 31 Aug 2026
- Cross Island Line: Everything You Need To Know (2026) 11 Aug 2026
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.
Exits and buses at Clementi station
Clementi has 4 mapped exits (A to D). The letters match the signs inside the station; the landmark beside each one is the closest mapped place to that entrance, so pick the exit that comes up nearest to where you are going.
- Exit A: closest to Clementi Interchange (about 73 m from the entrance)
- Exit B
- Exit C: closest to Kopitiam (about 78 m from the entrance)
- Exit D: closest to Kopitiam (about 15 m from the entrance)
Bus stops within 250 m of Clementi station
| Bus stop | Stop code | Services | From station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clementi Station Exit B | 17179 | 52, 105, 105B, 106, 106A, 154, 154B, 183, 184, 185, 189, 201 | 108 m |
| Clementi Station Exit A/Mall | 17171 | 5N, 14, 52, 78, 96, 96B, 105, 106, 147, 154, 156, 165, 166, 175, 183, 185, 189, 201, 285, NR5, NR8 | 161 m |
| Clementi Interchange | 17009 | 7, 7B, 14, 96, 96A, 99, 147, 156, 165, 166, 173, 175, 196, 282, 284, 285 | 219 m |
| Between Blks 315/318 | 17211 | 284, 667 | 235 m |
| Blk 376 | 17219 | 284, 667 | 239 m |
Exits and bus services come from OpenStreetMap and can change when roads or routes are revised; check the board at the stop or the operator app before relying on a service late at night. For the nearest station to where you are now, use the MRT near me finder.
Places to visit from Clementi station
See every guide on how to get to Singapore's attractions, hospitals and malls by MRT, with routes and fares from Changi Airport, Orchard and the city.
MRT routes from Clementi
Routes to Clementi: Changi Airport to Clementi | City Hall to Clementi | Orchard to Clementi.
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