Great World MRT Station
Great World MRT station is an underground station on the Thomson-East Coast Line, identified by the station code TE15. It sits along River Valley Green in the River Valley district, close to the Great World City shopping mall that gives the station its name. The platforms lie about 21 metres below street level, and the station is operated by SMRT Trains.
Great World on the Thomson East Coast Line map
Great World MRT station at a glance
| Station codes | TE15 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Thomson East Coast Line |
| Line colour | Brown line (Thomson East Coast Line) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 大世界 |
| Tamil name | கிரேட் வோர்ல்ட் |
| Opened | 13 November 2022 (3 years ago) |
| Operator | SMRT Trains |
| Station type | Underground |
| Platforms | 2 (1 island platform) |
| Address | 351 River Valley Road, Singapore 238384 |
| Daily ridership | About 6,810 passengers a day (2024) |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | Thomson East Coast Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:36 AM, last train 11:42 PM Full first and last train guide |
Opening date, operator and ridership figures are LTA data as recorded on Wikipedia.
See Great World on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Most people who use the station live in the private housing around it, including Grand Copthorne Waterfront, Riva Lodge, River Green, Promenade Peak and The Trillium. It is also the nearest MRT stop for families at River Valley Primary School and for people attending the Church of St. Bernadette. Shoppers and diners heading to Great World City make up much of the remaining traffic, particularly at weekends and in the evenings.
History of Great World MRT station
Great World MRT station opened to passengers on 13 November 2022 as part of the third stage of the Thomson-East Coast Line. On opening day only two of its five entrances were ready, because steel beams and plates that did not appear in historical records were found underground, slowing work on the nearby Kim Seng underpass. The remaining entrances did not open until 2025. Earlier, in June 2015, construction work at the site damaged fibre optic cables and caused an Internet outage of more than eight hours for homes in Bukit Merah, Outram, Tanjong Pagar and Tiong Bahru.
Inside Great World MRT station
Three of the station’s entrances connect to Great World City, which makes the mall the most direct destination from the platforms. While you are passing through, look out for Great World, Great Times by Deanna Ng, an Art-in-Transit collage of recreated advertisements and old movie posters that recalls the Great World Amusement Park in the 1970s. The work was inspired by, and includes, a wedding photograph of the artist’s parents taken near the old amusement park.
For day-to-day use, Great World MRT station is mainly a stop for shopping and eating. Great World City is about a three-minute walk away, and Food Junction food centre is a similar distance for a quick, inexpensive meal. Around six minutes on foot brings you to Zion Riverside Food Centre, a popular choice for hawker food near the river. If you have more time and do not mind a longer walk, the SEAB Heritage Gallery is roughly 14 minutes away, and the Orchard Road malls such as Cathay Cineleisure Orchard and 313@Somerset can be reached in about 14 to 15 minutes on foot.
Around Great World MRT station
Great World station sits in a mixed residential and commercial neighbourhood along the Singapore River corridor. The area is dominated by the Great World City shopping mall, which anchors the immediate surroundings alongside riverside dining options such as Zion Riverside Food Centre. It is a relatively quiet part of central Singapore, distinct from the busier shopping belt a short distance away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great World City | Shopping mall | About 200 m (~3 min walk) | Visit Great World City for a wide range of retail, dining and leisure options. |
| Food Junction | Food centre | About 200 m (~3 min walk) | Food Junction offers a convenient food court experience within the Great World City complex. |
| Zion Riverside | Food centre | About 340 m (~6 min walk) | Zion Riverside is a popular spot for local hawker food along the river. |
| Zion Riverside Food Centre | Food centre | About 340 m (~6 min walk) | Zion Riverside Food Centre serves a variety of local hawker dishes in an open-air setting. |
| Cathay Cineleisure Orchard | Shopping mall | About 840 m (~14 min walk) | Cathay Cineleisure Orchard is a shopping and entertainment destination with cinema facilities. |
| SEAB Heritage Gallery | Museum | About 850 m (~14 min walk) | The SEAB Heritage Gallery offers a look into Singapore's education and examinations history. |
| 313@Somerset | Shopping mall | About 900 m (~15 min walk) | 313@Somerset is a shopping mall catering to fashion, food and lifestyle needs. |
| Grave of Tan Tock Seng | Attraction | About 970 m (~16 min walk) | The Grave of Tan Tock Seng is a historical site commemorating a notable Singapore pioneer. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Great World 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 Outram Park (14 stops), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Outram Park to Great World (2 stops). About 16 stops with 1 change. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Orchard to Great World (1 stop). About 1 stops, no changes. |
| From City Hall | Take the North South Line from City Hall to Orchard (3 stops), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Orchard to Great World (1 stop). About 4 stops with 1 change. |
| From Jurong East | Take the East West Line from Jurong East to Outram Park (8 stops), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Outram Park to Great World (2 stops). About 10 stops with 1 change. |
| From Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Woodlands to Great World (12 stops). About 12 stops, no changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Outram Park (1 stop), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Outram Park to Great World (2 stops). About 3 stops with 1 change. |
Fares from Great World MRT station
A trip from Great World to Changi Airport (about 24 km) costs S$2.40 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Great World 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 24 km, 16 stops | S$2.40 | S$1.90 | S$2.53 |
| Orchard | about 1 km, 1 stop | S$1.28 | S$0.78 | S$1.40 |
| City Hall | about 4 km, 4 stops | S$1.38 | S$0.88 | S$1.51 |
| Raffles Place | about 4 km, 4 stops | S$1.38 | S$0.88 | S$1.51 |
| Jurong East | about 16 km, 10 stops | S$2.11 | S$1.61 | S$2.24 |
| Woodlands | about 22 km, 12 stops | S$2.33 | S$1.83 | S$2.46 |
| HarbourFront | about 5 km, 3 stops | S$1.49 | S$0.99 | S$1.62 |
| Marina Bay | about 4 km, 5 stops | S$1.38 | S$0.88 | S$1.51 |
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 Great World MRT station
- Great World City and Food Junction are only a short walk from the station, making them easy to reach on foot.
- Zion Riverside Food Centre is approximately 6 minutes away on foot, but allow a little extra time if you are unfamiliar with the route.
- Places such as Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, 313@Somerset and the SEAB Heritage Gallery are around 14 to 15 minutes on foot, so consider taking public transport if you prefer a quicker journey.
- During peak hours the station and surrounding roads can be busier than usual, so factor in extra time when planning your visit to any of the nearby attractions.
All stations on the Thomson East Coast Line
In order along the line, with Great World marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| TE1 | Woodlands North | None |
| TE2 | Woodlands | NS / TE |
| TE3 | Woodlands South | None |
| TE4 | Springleaf | None |
| TE5 | Lentor | None |
| TE6 | Mayflower | None |
| TE7 | Bright Hill | None |
| TE8 | Upper Thomson | None |
| TE9 | Caldecott | CC / TE |
| TE11 | Stevens | DT / TE |
| TE12 | Napier | None |
| TE13 | Orchard Boulevard | None |
| TE14 | Orchard | TE / NS |
| TE15 | Great World (you are here) | None |
| TE16 | Havelock | None |
| TE17 | Outram Park | TE / EW / NE |
| TE18 | Maxwell | None |
| TE19 | Shenton Way | None |
| TE20 | Marina Bay | CE / TE / NS |
| TE22 | Gardens by the Bay | None |
| TE23 | Tanjong Rhu | None |
| TE24 | Katong Park | None |
| TE25 | Tanjong Katong | None |
| TE26 | Marine Parade | None |
| TE27 | Marine Terrace | None |
| TE28 | Siglap | None |
| TE29 | Bayshore | None |
Read the full Thomson East Coast Line guide.
Great World MRT station: common questions
Which line is Great World MRT station on?
Great World is on the Thomson East Coast Line. Its station code is TE15.
Is Great World an interchange station?
No. Great World is served by the Thomson East Coast Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What time is the first and last train at Great World?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Great World a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Thomson East Coast Line first train 5:36 AM, last train 11:42 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Great World MRT station?
The closest places include Great World City shopping mall and Food Junction, both approximately 200 metres away, as well as Zion Riverside Food Centre about 340 metres away. Further afield, you will find Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, 313@Somerset and the SEAB Heritage Gallery, all roughly 840 to 900 metres from the station.
Which mall or food centre is closest to Great World station?
Great World City shopping mall is the closest mall, at approximately 200 metres from the station. Food Junction, located within the same development, is also around 200 metres away.
How far is Zion Riverside Food Centre from Great World MRT station?
Zion Riverside Food Centre is approximately 340 metres from Great World station, which works out to roughly 6 minutes on foot. Please note that distances are approximate.
How do I get to Great World from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Outram Park (14 stops), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Outram Park to Great World (2 stops). About 16 stops with 1 change.
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 Great World
- 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
- Singapore MRT Network: Lines, Fares & How It All Works 29 Sep 2026
- Thomson-East Coast Line 11 Aug 2023
Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the Thomson-East Coast 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 Great World station
Great World has 6 mapped exits (1 to 6). The numbers 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 1: closest to Kim Seng Linear Park (about 113 m from the entrance)
- Exit 2
- Exit 3: closest to Great World City (about 94 m from the entrance)
- Exit 4
- Exit 5
- Exit 6: closest to Great World City (about 107 m from the entrance)
Bus stops within 250 m of Great World station
| Bus stop | Stop code | Services | From station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great World Station Exit 3 | 13119 | 5, 16, 16M, 75, 175, 195, 195A, 970, NR5 | 108 m |
| Great World Station Exit 4 | 13079 | 32, 54, 139, 195, 195A, NR6 | 194 m |
| Great World Station Exit 5 | 13071 | 32, 54, 139, 195 | 200 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 Great World station
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