Joo Koon MRT Station
Joo Koon MRT station is an elevated station on the East West Line, numbered EW29, located in the Pioneer planning area in the west of Singapore. Its name comes from Joo Koon Village, a rural Chinese settlement that occupied this land until the area was redeveloped as an industrial estate in the 1960s. Today the surroundings are largely industrial, and the station sits above ground level.
Joo Koon on the East West Line map
Joo Koon MRT station at a glance
| Station codes | EW29 |
|---|---|
| Lines | East West Line |
| Line colour | Green line (East West Line) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 裕群 |
| Tamil name | ஜூ கூன் |
| Opened | 28 February 2009 (17 years ago) |
| Operator | SMRT Trains |
| Station type | Elevated |
| Address | 91 Joo Koon CircleSingapore 629116 |
| Daily ridership | About 14,465 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 Joo Koon on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Most passengers are people who work in the Jurong Industrial Estate, which the station was built to serve, along with commuters changing between trains and buses at the neighbouring Joo Koon Bus Interchange, about two minutes away on foot. During peak hours, alternate trains end their journey here rather than continuing west, so if you are travelling beyond this stop, check the destination of the train before you board.
History of Joo Koon MRT station
The station opened on 28 February 2009 as part of the Boon Lay extension, which the Land Transport Authority announced in December 2004 and which also produced Pioneer station. For more than eight years it was the end of the line in the west, until Tuas Link station took over that role on 18 June 2017. In the early months after the extension opened, westbound trains alternated between terminating here and at Tuas Link.
Inside Joo Koon MRT station
The platforms have half-height screen doors, which came into use in July 2012 and separate waiting passengers from the tracks. High-volume low-speed fans were added above the platforms and have been running since 19 August 2012, helping to keep the air moving on warm days.
For a quick meal before or after a shift, Foodfare is the closest option at roughly 60 metres, a minute’s walk from the station. Fairprice Hub, about three minutes away, is a convenient stop for groceries and everyday shopping. Visitors with time to spare can walk to The Army Museum of Singapore in around eight minutes, or continue a little further to the Singapore Discovery Centre, about nine minutes away, which makes Joo Koon MRT station a practical starting point for a day out in the west as well as a daily commuting stop.
Around Joo Koon MRT station
Joo Koon station sits within a largely industrial and logistics-oriented part of western Singapore, home to warehouses, distribution facilities and light industry. Nearby amenities include the Fairprice Hub shopping mall and a Foodfare food centre that serve the working population in the area. Museums such as the Army Museum of Singapore and the Singapore Discovery Centre make this part of Jurong West a destination for those interested in heritage and education.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodfare | Food centre | About 60 m (~1 min walk) | Visit Foodfare for a range of affordable local hawker food stalls. |
| Joo Koon Bus Interchange | Bus interchange | About 110 m (~2 min walk) | Use Joo Koon Bus Interchange to connect to bus services across western Singapore. |
| Fairprice Hub | Shopping mall | About 180 m (~3 min walk) | Head to Fairprice Hub for supermarket shopping and retail needs. |
| The Army Museum of Singapore | Museum | About 470 m (~8 min walk) | Explore the Army Museum of Singapore to learn about Singapore's military heritage. |
| Singapore Discovery Centre | Museum | About 560 m (~9 min walk) | Visit the Singapore Discovery Centre for interactive science and national history exhibits. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Joo Koon 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 Joo Koon (27 stops). About 27 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 Joo Koon (13 stops). About 16 stops with 1 change. |
| From City Hall | Take the East West Line from City Hall to Joo Koon (16 stops). About 16 stops, no changes. |
| From Jurong East | Take the East West Line from Jurong East to Joo Koon (5 stops). About 5 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 Joo Koon (5 stops). About 12 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 Joo Koon (13 stops). About 14 stops with 1 change. |
Fares from Joo Koon MRT station
A trip from Joo Koon to Changi Airport (about 45 km) costs S$2.57 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Joo Koon 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 45 km, 27 stops | S$2.57 | S$2.07 | S$2.70 |
| Orchard | about 26 km, 16 stops | S$2.42 | S$1.92 | S$2.55 |
| City Hall | about 26 km, 16 stops | S$2.42 | S$1.92 | S$2.55 |
| Raffles Place | about 24 km, 15 stops | S$2.40 | S$1.90 | S$2.53 |
| Jurong East | about 9 km, 5 stops | S$1.82 | S$1.32 | S$1.95 |
| Woodlands | about 24 km, 12 stops | S$2.40 | S$1.90 | S$2.53 |
| HarbourFront | about 25 km, 14 stops | S$2.42 | S$1.92 | S$2.55 |
| Marina Bay | about 25 km, 16 stops | S$2.42 | S$1.92 | S$2.55 |
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 Joo Koon MRT station
- Foodfare and Joo Koon Bus Interchange are very close to the station and easily reached on foot within a couple of minutes.
- Fairprice Hub is a short walk away and is convenient for grocery or retail errands before or after your train journey.
- The Army Museum of Singapore and the Singapore Discovery Centre are further out and may be more comfortably reached by bus from the interchange rather than on foot.
- The area is busy with workers during morning and evening peak hours, so allow extra time when travelling to or from the station at those times.
All stations on the East West Line
In order along the line, with Joo Koon 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 | None |
| EW24 | Jurong East | EW / NS |
| EW25 | Chinese Garden | None |
| EW26 | Lakeside | None |
| EW27 | Boon Lay | None |
| EW28 | Pioneer | None |
| EW29 | Joo Koon (you are here) | 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.
Joo Koon MRT station: common questions
Which line is Joo Koon MRT station on?
Joo Koon is on the East West Line. Its station code is EW29.
Is Joo Koon an interchange station?
No. Joo Koon 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 Joo Koon?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Joo Koon 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 Joo Koon MRT station?
Nearby places include a Foodfare food centre, Joo Koon Bus Interchange, Fairprice Hub shopping mall, the Army Museum of Singapore and the Singapore Discovery Centre, all within approximately 560 metres of the station.
Which food centre or mall is closest to Joo Koon station?
The Foodfare food centre is the closest at approximately 60 metres away, while Fairprice Hub is around 180 metres from the station.
How far is the Singapore Discovery Centre from Joo Koon MRT station?
The Singapore Discovery Centre is approximately 560 metres from the station, which is roughly a 9-minute walk, though taking a bus from the nearby interchange may be more practical.
How do I get to Joo Koon from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Joo Koon (27 stops). About 27 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 Joo Koon
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- Bus & Train Fares Rise Up to 13 Cents from Dec 26 30 Sep 2026
- MRT Map (2017) 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.
Exits and buses at Joo Koon station
Joo Koon has 2 mapped exits (A to B). 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 Foodfare (about 20 m from the entrance)
- Exit B: closest to Foodfare (about 62 m from the entrance)
Bus stops within 250 m of Joo Koon station
| Bus stop | Stop code | Services | From station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joo Koon Station Exit A | 23499 | 252 | 25 m |
| Joo Koon Station Exit B | 23491 | 252 | 55 m |
| Joo Koon Interchange | 24009 | 99, 182, 182M, 253, 254, 255, 257, 258, 258M, 974, 974A | 81 m |
| Opposite Joo Koon Interchange | 23379 | 192 | 190 m |
| After Joo Koon Road | 24159 | 252 | 202 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 Joo Koon station
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