Kaki Bukit MRT Station
Kaki Bukit MRT station is a station on the Downtown Line, carrying the station code DT28. It serves a mixed residential and light industrial area in the east of Singapore, where Housing and Development Board flats sit alongside warehouses, workshops, and small businesses. The surrounding streets have a practical, workaday character that reflects the neighbourhood's role as one of Singapore's established industrial zones.
Kaki Bukit on the Downtown Line map
Kaki Bukit station at a glance
| Station codes | DT28 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Downtown Line |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 加基武吉 |
| Tamil name | காக்கி புக்கிட் |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | Downtown Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:30 AM, last train 11:35 PM Full first and last train guide |
See Kaki Bukit on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
From Kaki Bukit, the Downtown Line runs directly to neighbouring stations Ubi in one direction and Bedok North in the other, connecting passengers to the broader Downtown Line network without any interchange at this station. Travelling along the line, commuters can reach interchange stations at other points on the network, giving access to the North South, East West, Circle, and Thomson-East Coast lines without needing to return to the city centre first.
The area around Kaki Bukit station is primarily made up of HDB residential blocks and industrial flatted factories, giving it a quiet, functional feel rather than a tourist character. Kaki Bukit Industrial Estate is close by, and the surrounding streets offer local amenities including coffee shops and provision stores that cater mainly to residents and workers in the area. It is a practical stop rather than a destination for sightseeing.
Around Kaki Bukit station
Kaki Bukit station sits within a largely residential neighbourhood in the eastern part of Singapore, surrounded by HDB estates and local amenities. The area has a distinctly everyday character, with food centres such as Wee's Family Coffee Shop and Pasar 630 Bedok Reservoir Road serving the local community. Green space is also within reach, with Jalan Singa Park offering a quiet outdoor option a short walk away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wee's Family Coffee Shop | Food centre | About 420 m (~7 min walk) | A local coffee shop serving everyday meals and drinks to nearby residents. |
| 121 Reservoir Kopi Point | Food centre | About 460 m (~7 min walk) | A neighbourhood kopitiam-style food centre with local food and beverages. |
| Jalan Singa Park | Park | About 470 m (~8 min walk) | A community park suitable for a relaxed walk or quiet outdoor time. |
| Alkaff Kampung Melayu Mosque | Place of worship | About 650 m (~11 min walk) | A mosque serving the local Muslim community for worship and religious activities. |
| Weili Food Court | Food centre | About 660 m (~11 min walk) | A food court offering a range of local cooked food options. |
| Pasar 630 Bedok Reservoir Road | Market / hawker centre | About 700 m (~11 min walk) | A market and hawker centre for fresh produce and cooked local food. |
| Svc 60A (Eunos Interchange → Blk 608) | Bus interchange | About 990 m (~16 min walk) | A bus stop area providing onward connections to surrounding neighbourhoods. |
| Eastern General Hospital | Hospital | About 1050 m (~17 min walk) | A general hospital providing medical consultation and healthcare services. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Kaki Bukit 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 Tampines (4 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Tampines to Kaki Bukit (4 stops). About 8 stops with 1 change. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to Bishan (5 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Bishan to MacPherson (5 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from MacPherson to Kaki Bukit (2 stops). About 12 stops with 2 changes. |
| From City Hall | Take the East West Line from City Hall to Paya Lebar (5 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Paya Lebar to MacPherson (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from MacPherson to Kaki Bukit (2 stops). About 8 stops with 2 changes. |
| 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 MacPherson (11 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from MacPherson to Kaki Bukit (2 stops). About 16 stops with 2 changes. |
| From Woodlands | Take the North South Line from Woodlands to Bishan (8 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Bishan to MacPherson (5 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from MacPherson to Kaki Bukit (2 stops). About 15 stops with 2 changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Chinatown (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from Chinatown to Kaki Bukit (9 stops). About 10 stops with 1 change. |
Tips for using Kaki Bukit station
- The nearest food centres are all within roughly seven to eleven minutes on foot, making them easily reachable without taking any other transport.
- Jalan Singa Park and the mosque are a manageable walk, but allow a little extra time if you are unfamiliar with the residential street layout.
- Eastern General Hospital is over a kilometre away by straight-line distance, so taking a bus from near the station will save time compared to walking.
- During morning and evening peak hours, the station and surrounding roads can be busier than usual, so factor in a few extra minutes when planning your journey.
All stations on the Downtown Line
In order along the line, with Kaki Bukit marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| DT1 | Bukit Panjang | DT / BP |
| DT2 | Cashew | – |
| DT3 | Hillview | – |
| DT5 | Beauty World | – |
| DT6 | King Albert Park | – |
| DT7 | Sixth Avenue | – |
| DT8 | Tan Kah Kee | – |
| DT9 | Botanic Gardens | DT / CC |
| DT10 | Stevens | DT / TE |
| DT11 | Newton | NS / DT |
| DT12 | Little India | DT / NE |
| DT13 | Rochor | – |
| DT14 | Bugis | DT / EW |
| DT15 | Promenade | CC / DT |
| DT16 | Bayfront | CE / DT |
| DT17 | Downtown | – |
| DT18 | Telok Ayer | – |
| DT19 | Chinatown | DT / NE |
| DT20 | Fort Canning | – |
| DT21 | Bencoolen | – |
| DT22 | Jalan Besar | – |
| DT23 | Bendemeer | – |
| DT24 | Geylang Bahru | – |
| DT25 | Mattar | – |
| DT26 | MacPherson | CC / DT |
| DT27 | Ubi | – |
| DT28 | Kaki Bukit (you are here) | – |
| DT29 | Bedok North | – |
| DT30 | Bedok Reservoir | – |
| DT31 | Tampines West | – |
| DT32 | Tampines | EW / DT |
| DT33 | Tampines East | – |
| DT34 | Upper Changi | – |
| DT35 | Expo | DT / CG |
Read the full Downtown Line guide.
Kaki Bukit station: common questions
Which line is Kaki Bukit MRT station on?
Kaki Bukit is on the Downtown Line. Its station code is DT28.
Is Kaki Bukit an interchange station?
No. Kaki Bukit is served by the Downtown Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What time is the first and last train at Kaki Bukit?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Kaki Bukit a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Downtown Line first train 5:30 AM, last train 11:35 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Kaki Bukit MRT station?
The area around Kaki Bukit station includes several food centres, a park, a mosque and a hospital. The closest options are Wee's Family Coffee Shop and 121 Reservoir Kopi Point, both approximately 420 to 460 metres away.
Which food centre is closest to Kaki Bukit station?
Wee's Family Coffee Shop is the closest food centre, at approximately 420 metres straight-line distance, which is roughly a seven-minute walk.
How far is Eastern General Hospital from Kaki Bukit station?
Eastern General Hospital is approximately 1,050 metres away in a straight line, which is roughly a seventeen-minute walk. Taking a bus from near the station is a more practical option.
How do I get to Kaki Bukit from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Tampines (4 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Tampines to Kaki Bukit (4 stops). About 8 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.
Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the Downtown 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.