Haw Par Villa MRT Station
Haw Par Villa MRT station is a stop on the Circle Line, carrying the station code CC25. It sits in the southern part of Singapore, serving a quiet residential and recreational stretch along Pasir Panjang Road. The surrounding area is relatively low-density, with a mix of private housing, green spaces, and older industrial land that has seen gradual redevelopment over the years.
Haw Par Villa on the Circle Line map
Haw Par Villa station at a glance
| Station codes | CC25 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Circle Line |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 虎豹别墅 |
| Tamil name | ஹா பர் வில்லா |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | Circle Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:37 AM, last train 11:50 PM Full first and last train guide |
See Haw Par Villa on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
The station is not an interchange, so all travel requires staying on the Circle Line or changing at another stop. From here, the Circle Line runs directly to Kent Ridge station in one direction and Pasir Panjang station in the other. Riders heading into the city centre or towards major interchanges such as Harbourfront or one-north can do so without leaving the Circle Line, making the route straightforward for most journeys.
The station takes its name from Haw Par Villa, a well-known public park and heritage attraction situated a short walk away. The park features a large collection of statues and dioramas depicting scenes from Chinese folklore and mythology, and entry is free. Beyond the park itself, the immediate neighbourhood is fairly quiet, with tree-lined roads and a generally unhurried character that makes it a noticeably calmer part of the MRT network.
Around Haw Par Villa station
Haw Par Villa station sits in a quiet, largely residential stretch along Pasir Panjang Road, with the historic Haw Par Villa theme park and its associated museums forming the main draw for visitors to the area. The surrounding streets are lined with low-rise housing and modest local amenities, giving the neighbourhood a calm, unhurried character. Beyond the park, institutions such as Curtin Singapore add a small educational presence to the area.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hell's Museum | Museum | About 150 m (~2 min walk) | Visit for its displays on the afterlife and traditional Chinese beliefs. |
| Tiger Car | Attraction | About 170 m (~3 min walk) | See the vintage Tiger Balm-branded car, a quirky relic of the villa's history. |
| Entrance portal | Attraction | About 180 m (~3 min walk) | The ornate entrance portal marks the main gateway into the Haw Par Villa grounds. |
| Haw Par Villa | Attraction | About 200 m (~3 min walk) | Explore the open-air theme park filled with colourful statues depicting Chinese mythology and folklore. |
| The Studio/Rise of Asia Museum (2024) | Museum | About 320 m (~5 min walk) | A museum dedicated to Asian art, culture and history, opened in 2024. |
| Norwegian Seamen's Mission | Place of worship | About 570 m (~9 min walk) | A place of worship and community hub serving the Norwegian seafaring community. |
| Masjid Ahmad | Place of worship | About 640 m (~10 min walk) | A local mosque serving the surrounding Muslim community for daily prayers. |
| Curtin Singapore | University | About 690 m (~11 min walk) | A private university campus offering degree programmes in Singapore. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Haw Par Villa 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 Paya Lebar (6 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Paya Lebar to Haw Par Villa (15 stops). About 21 stops with 1 change. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to Dhoby Ghaut (2 stops), then change to the North East Line from Dhoby Ghaut to HarbourFront (3 stops), then change to the Circle Line from HarbourFront to Haw Par Villa (4 stops). About 9 stops with 2 changes. |
| From City Hall | Take the East West Line from City Hall to Buona Vista (8 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Buona Vista to Haw Par Villa (3 stops). About 11 stops with 1 change. |
| From Jurong East | Take the East West Line from Jurong East to Buona Vista (3 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Buona Vista to Haw Par Villa (3 stops). About 6 stops with 1 change. |
| From Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Woodlands to Caldecott (6 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Caldecott to Haw Par Villa (7 stops). About 13 stops with 1 change. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the Circle Line from HarbourFront to Haw Par Villa (4 stops). About 4 stops, no changes. |
Tips for using Haw Par Villa station
- Haw Par Villa and its museums are all within a short walk of the station, making them easy to reach on foot without any additional transport.
- The Norwegian Seamen's Mission and Masjid Ahmad are roughly 9 to 10 minutes away on foot, so allow extra time if you plan to visit either.
- Curtin Singapore is the furthest verified destination from the station at approximately 11 minutes on foot, so consider whether surface transport better suits your journey.
- The station is not an interchange, so plan your route on the Circle Line in advance, particularly if you are travelling during morning or evening peak hours when trains can be busier.
All stations on the Circle Line
In order along the line, with Haw Par Villa marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| CC2 | Bras Basah | – |
| CC3 | Esplanade | – |
| CC4 | Promenade | CC / DT |
| CC5 | Nicoll Highway | – |
| CC6 | Stadium | – |
| CC7 | Mountbatten | – |
| CC8 | Dakota | – |
| CC9 | Paya Lebar | CC / EW |
| CC10 | MacPherson | CC / DT |
| CC11 | Tai Seng | – |
| CC12 | Bartley | – |
| CC13 | Serangoon | CC / NE |
| CC14 | Lorong Chuan | – |
| CC15 | Bishan | NS / CC |
| CC16 | Marymount | – |
| CC17 | Caldecott | CC / TE |
| CC19 | Botanic Gardens | DT / CC |
| CC20 | Farrer Road | – |
| CC21 | Holland Village | – |
| CC22 | Buona Vista | EW / CC |
| CC23 | one-north | – |
| CC24 | Kent Ridge | – |
| CC25 | Haw Par Villa (you are here) | – |
| CC26 | Pasir Panjang | – |
| CC27 | Labrador Park | – |
| CC28 | Telok Blangah | – |
| CC29 | HarbourFront | CC / NE |
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Haw Par Villa station: common questions
Which line is Haw Par Villa MRT station on?
Haw Par Villa is on the Circle Line. Its station code is CC25.
Is Haw Par Villa an interchange station?
No. Haw Par Villa is served by the Circle Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What time is the first and last train at Haw Par Villa?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Haw Par Villa a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Circle Line first train 5:37 AM, last train 11:50 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Haw Par Villa MRT station?
The closest attractions are Hell's Museum, the Tiger Car and the Haw Par Villa entrance portal, all within approximately 150 to 200 metres of the station. A short walk further brings you to The Studio/Rise of Asia Museum, with places of worship and Curtin Singapore also reachable on foot.
How far is Haw Par Villa from the MRT station?
Haw Par Villa itself is approximately 200 metres from the station, which is roughly a 3-minute walk.
Is there a university near Haw Par Villa station?
Yes, Curtin Singapore is located approximately 690 metres from the station, which is about an 11-minute walk.
How do I get to Haw Par Villa from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Paya Lebar (6 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Paya Lebar to Haw Par Villa (15 stops). About 21 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 September 2026.
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Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the Circle 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.