Joo Koon MRT Station
Joo Koon MRT station is a station on the East West Line, carrying the station code EW29. It sits at the far western end of the line and serves a largely industrial and logistics-oriented area in the Jurong district of Singapore. The surrounding area is home to warehouses, freight facilities, and industrial operations, making it a practical stop for workers and visitors travelling to this part of the island.
Joo Koon on the East West Line map
Joo Koon station at a glance
| Station codes | EW29 |
|---|---|
| Lines | East West Line |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 裕群 |
| Tamil name | ஜூ கூன் |
| 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 |
See Joo Koon on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
As the current western terminus of the East West Line, Joo Koon does not offer transfers to other MRT lines. Trains from here run eastward, with Pioneer station (EW28) being the next stop along the line, and Gul Circle (EW30) serving as the neighbouring station in the other direction. From Joo Koon, passengers can travel directly to major interchanges further along the line, including Jurong East, where connections to the North South Line are available.
The station is surrounded primarily by industrial estates and logistics facilities rather than retail or leisure landmarks. The area around Joo Koon is largely given over to warehousing, port-related industries, and business parks. Visitors to the neighbourhood are most likely heading to workplaces or industrial premises in the vicinity rather than tourist attractions or shopping destinations.
Around Joo Koon 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 Circle Line from HarbourFront to Buona Vista (7 stops), then change to the East West Line from Buona Vista to Joo Koon (8 stops). About 15 stops with 1 change. |
Tips for using Joo Koon 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 | – |
| EW2 | Tampines | EW / DT |
| EW3 | Simei | – |
| EW4 | Tanah Merah | – |
| EW5 | Bedok | – |
| EW6 | Kembangan | – |
| EW7 | Eunos | – |
| EW8 | Paya Lebar | CC / EW |
| EW9 | Aljunied | – |
| EW10 | Kallang | – |
| EW11 | Lavender | – |
| EW12 | Bugis | DT / EW |
| EW13 | City Hall | EW / NS |
| EW14 | Raffles Place | NS / EW |
| EW15 | Tanjong Pagar | – |
| EW16 | Outram Park | TE / EW |
| EW17 | Tiong Bahru | – |
| EW18 | Redhill | – |
| EW19 | Queenstown | – |
| EW20 | Commonwealth | – |
| EW21 | Buona Vista | EW / CC |
| EW22 | Dover | – |
| EW23 | Clementi | – |
| EW24 | Jurong East | EW / NS |
| EW25 | Chinese Garden | – |
| EW26 | Lakeside | – |
| EW27 | Boon Lay | – |
| EW28 | Pioneer | – |
| EW29 | Joo Koon (you are here) | – |
| EW30 | Gul Circle | – |
| EW31 | Tuas Crescent | – |
| EW32 | Tuas West Road | – |
| EW33 | Tuas Link | – |
Read the full East West Line guide.
Joo Koon 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 September 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.