Expo MRT Station
Expo MRT station stands on Changi South Avenue 1 at its junction with Expo Drive, in the Tampines planning area of eastern Singapore. It is an interchange between two lines. On the East West Line’s Changi Airport branch it carries the code CG1, and on the Downtown Line it is DT35. The two parts of the station are built quite differently: the East West Line platforms are raised on a viaduct above Changi South Avenue 1, while the Downtown Line platforms sit underground beneath the road junction.
Expo on the Downtown Line map
Expo MRT station at a glance
| Station codes | DT35CG1 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Downtown Line East West Line (Changi Airport branch) |
| Line colour | Blue line (Downtown Line) Green line (East West Line (Changi Airport branch)) |
| Interchange | Yes, change between 2 lines here |
| Chinese name | 博览 |
| Tamil name | எக்ஸ்போ |
| Opened | 10 January 2001 (25 years ago) |
| Operator | SMRT Trains and SBS Transit |
| Station type | Elevated |
| Platforms | 4 (2 island platforms) |
| Address | 21 Changi South Avenue 1, Singapore 486065 |
| Daily ridership | About 13,515 passengers a day (2024) |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | Downtown Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:30 AM, last train 11:40 PM East West Line (Changi Airport branch): first train leaves the terminus at 5:31 AM, last train 11:18 PM Full first and last train guide |
Opening date, operator and ridership figures are LTA data as recorded on Wikipedia.
See Expo on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
The station is named after Singapore Expo, the convention and exhibition centre next to it, and it draws many of its passengers when events are on there. On ordinary working days it serves people employed in Changi Business Park, where offices include UE Bizhub East, IBM Place and DBS Asia Hub. It also serves shoppers heading to Changi City Point and passengers changing between the East West Line and the Downtown Line.
History of Expo MRT station
The elevated East West Line station opened on 10 January 2001 at the request of Singapore Expo, a full year before trains ran on to the airport. A few months later, a charity walk held for the President’s Challenge 2001 passed through the tunnel between Expo and Changi Airport. In August 2011 it became the last East West Line station to be fitted with half-height platform screen doors, and the underground Downtown Line platforms opened on 21 October 2017.
Inside Expo MRT station
The elevated part of Expo MRT station was designed by Foster and Partners and is easy to recognise. A stainless steel roof 40 metres across covers the concourse, overlapping a 130 metre titanium roof above the platforms that deflects the sun’s heat and keeps the platforms up to 4 °C cooler than outside. The interior is mostly stone, glass and metal, so it was the first MRT station built without needing paint. Step-free access is provided by a lift in a transparent shaft, alongside escalators. The underground Downtown Line station, designed by Greenhilli, uses colour, daylight and large graphics to help passengers find their way.
For most visitors, the station is the stop for an exhibition or trade show at Singapore Expo. Changi City Point is about a two minute walk away and is the obvious choice for shopping or a meal, while Plaza 8 is roughly six minutes on foot. For something quick and inexpensive to eat, Mr Teh Tarik is around four minutes away and MarketPlace @ Expo about six. Students and staff can reach the Singapore University of Technology and Design campus in roughly twelve minutes on foot, and ITE College East and the Changi Business Park Bus Terminal are each about a fourteen minute walk from the station.
Around Expo MRT station
Expo station sits within a largely commercial and institutional district on the eastern edge of Singapore. The area is anchored by exhibition and retail facilities such as Changi City Point and Plaza 8, alongside educational institutions including Singapore University of Technology and Design Campus. It serves workers, students and visitors attending events rather than a residential community.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changi City Point | Shopping mall | About 120 m (~2 min walk) | Visit Changi City Point for a range of shops, dining and everyday retail needs. |
| Mr Teh Tarik | Food centre | About 270 m (~4 min walk) | Head to Mr Teh Tarik for local hawker meals and drinks. |
| MarketPlace @ Expo | Food centre | About 340 m (~6 min walk) | MarketPlace @ Expo offers food stalls catering to workers and event visitors. |
| Plaza 8 | Shopping mall | About 360 m (~6 min walk) | Plaza 8 provides additional retail and dining options close to the station. |
| Singapore University of Technology and Design Campus | University | About 750 m (~12 min walk) | Singapore University of Technology and Design Campus is a modern university worth visiting in the area. |
| SUTD Parcel D | University | About 800 m (~13 min walk) | SUTD Parcel D is part of the university grounds and supports student and academic activities. |
| ITE College East | College | About 890 m (~14 min walk) | ITE College East is a further education college serving students in the east of Singapore. |
| Changi Business Park Bus Terminal | Bus interchange | About 890 m (~14 min walk) | Changi Business Park Bus Terminal is the main bus hub connecting the wider Changi Business Park area. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Expo 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 Expo (1 stop). About 1 stops, no changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to City Hall (3 stops), then change to the East West Line from City Hall to Expo (10 stops). About 13 stops with 1 change. |
| From City Hall | Take the East West Line from City Hall to Expo (10 stops). About 10 stops, no changes. |
| From Jurong East | Take the East West Line from Jurong East to Expo (21 stops). About 21 stops, no changes. |
| From Woodlands | Take the North South Line from Woodlands to Bishan (8 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Bishan to Paya Lebar (6 stops), then change to the East West Line from Paya Lebar to Expo (5 stops). About 19 stops with 2 changes. |
| 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 Expo (13 stops). About 14 stops with 1 change. |
Fares from Expo MRT station
A trip from Expo to Changi Airport (about 4 km) costs S$1.38 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Expo 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 4 km, 1 stop | S$1.38 | S$0.88 | S$1.51 |
| Orchard | about 18 km, 13 stops | S$2.20 | S$1.70 | S$2.33 |
| City Hall | about 15 km, 10 stops | S$2.07 | S$1.57 | S$2.20 |
| Raffles Place | about 16 km, 11 stops | S$2.11 | S$1.61 | S$2.24 |
| Jurong East | about 32 km, 21 stops | S$2.48 | S$1.98 | S$2.61 |
| Woodlands | about 34 km, 19 stops | S$2.50 | S$2.00 | S$2.63 |
| HarbourFront | about 21 km, 14 stops | S$2.30 | S$1.80 | S$2.43 |
| Marina Bay | about 17 km, 12 stops | S$2.15 | S$1.65 | S$2.28 |
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 Expo MRT station
- Changi City Point and Plaza 8 are both within a short walk of the station, making them easy to reach on foot without needing to take a bus.
- For SUTD, ITE College East and Changi Business Park Bus Terminal, which are all roughly 12 to 14 minutes on foot, consider taking a bus from the area to save time, especially in hot or wet weather.
- Expo station is an interchange between the Downtown Line and the Changi Airport branch of the East West Line, so check your platform carefully when travelling towards the city or towards Changi Airport.
- During major exhibitions or events at the Expo venue, expect higher passenger volumes at the station and allow extra travel time, particularly during morning and evening peak hours.
All stations on the Downtown Line
In order along the line, with Expo marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| DT1 | Bukit Panjang | DT / BP |
| DT2 | Cashew | None |
| DT3 | Hillview | None |
| DT4 | Hume | None |
| DT5 | Beauty World | None |
| DT6 | King Albert Park | None |
| DT7 | Sixth Avenue | None |
| DT8 | Tan Kah Kee | None |
| DT9 | Botanic Gardens | DT / CC |
| DT10 | Stevens | DT / TE |
| DT11 | Newton | NS / DT |
| DT12 | Little India | DT / NE |
| DT13 | Rochor | None |
| DT14 | Bugis | DT / EW |
| DT15 | Promenade | CC / DT |
| DT16 | Bayfront | CE / DT |
| DT17 | Downtown | None |
| DT18 | Telok Ayer | None |
| DT19 | Chinatown | DT / NE |
| DT20 | Fort Canning | None |
| DT21 | Bencoolen | None |
| DT22 | Jalan Besar | None |
| DT23 | Bendemeer | None |
| DT24 | Geylang Bahru | None |
| DT25 | Mattar | None |
| DT26 | MacPherson | CC / DT |
| DT27 | Ubi | None |
| DT28 | Kaki Bukit | None |
| DT29 | Bedok North | None |
| DT30 | Bedok Reservoir | None |
| DT31 | Tampines West | None |
| DT32 | Tampines | EW / DT |
| DT33 | Tampines East | None |
| DT34 | Upper Changi | None |
| DT35 | Expo (you are here) | DT / CG |
Read the full Downtown Line guide.
Expo MRT station: common questions
Which line is Expo MRT station on?
Expo is on the Downtown Line and the East West Line (Changi Airport branch). Its station codes are DT35 and CG1.
Is Expo an interchange station?
Yes. You can change between the Downtown Line and the East West Line (Changi Airport branch) inside the station without leaving the paid area.
What time is the first and last train at Expo?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Expo a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Downtown Line first train 5:30 AM, last train 11:40 PM. East West Line (Changi Airport branch) first train 5:31 AM, last train 11:18 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Expo MRT station?
The area around Expo station includes Changi City Point shopping mall, Plaza 8, two food centres called Mr Teh Tarik and MarketPlace @ Expo, as well as educational institutions such as Singapore University of Technology and Design Campus and ITE College East. There is also a bus terminal at Changi Business Park roughly 14 minutes away on foot.
Which shopping mall or food centre is closest to Expo station?
Changi City Point is the closest shopping mall, at approximately 120 metres from the station. For food, Mr Teh Tarik is the nearest food centre at roughly 270 metres away.
How far is Singapore University of Technology and Design from Expo station?
The Singapore University of Technology and Design Campus is approximately 750 metres from Expo station, which is roughly a 12-minute walk.
How do I get to Expo from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Expo (1 stop). About 1 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.
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Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the Downtown Line and the East West Line (Changi Airport branch) 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 Expo station
Expo has 7 mapped exits (A to G). 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
- Exit B
- Exit C
- Exit D: closest to Changi City Point (about 106 m from the entrance)
- Exit E
- Exit F: closest to Changi City Point (about 79 m from the entrance)
- Exit G: closest to Changi City Point (about 113 m from the entrance)
Bus stops within 250 m of Expo station
| Bus stop | Stop code | Services | From station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expo Station Exit E | 96309 | 20, 118 | 119 m |
| Expo Station Exit B | 96301 | 20, 118 | 133 m |
| Changi City Point | 96381 | 20, 47 | 211 m |
| Opposite Changi City Point | 96389 | 20, 47 | 229 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 Expo station
Step-by-step guides with the exit to use, the walk and the fare:
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MRT routes from Expo
Routes to Expo: Changi Airport to Expo | Orchard to Expo.
More on the MRT routes hub.