Katong Park MRT Station
Katong Park MRT station is an underground stop on the Thomson-East Coast Line, with the station code TE24. It is on Meyer Road near the junction with Fort Road and Tanjong Rhu Road, right beside the historic Katong Park that gives the station its name. SMRT Trains operates the station as part of the line.
Katong Park on the Thomson East Coast Line map
Katong Park MRT station at a glance
| Station codes | TE24 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Thomson East Coast Line |
| Line colour | Brown line (Thomson East Coast Line) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 加东公园 |
| Tamil name | காத்தோங் பார்க் |
| Opened | 23 June 2024 (2 years ago) |
| Operator | SMRT Trains |
| Station type | Underground |
| Platforms | 2 (2 stacked platforms) |
| Address | 45 Meyer Road, Singapore 437870 |
| 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 Katong Park on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Most passengers live in the condominiums along and around Meyer Road, including The Belvedere, The Line @ Tanjong Rhu and The Meyer Place. Students and staff at Dunman High School also use it on school days, as do people heading to Singapore Swimming School or Katong Community Centre. Outside these trips, the area is mainly residential, so the station is busiest with local journeys to and from home.
History of Katong Park MRT station
The Land Transport Authority first announced the station in August 2014 as part of the fourth phase of the Thomson-East Coast Line, which runs between Tanjong Rhu and Bayshore. Restrictions on building work during the COVID-19 pandemic delayed that phase by a year. Katong Park MRT station finally opened to passengers on 23 June 2024, two days after an open house where visitors could look around the new stations before services began.
Inside Katong Park MRT station
Large skylights bring daylight into the upper concourse, so the entrance level feels brighter than many underground stations. The site on Meyer Road was narrow, so the two platforms are stacked one above the other rather than placed side by side. They sit 26.8 metres below the surface, where hybrid cooling fans work alongside the air conditioning to keep air moving. Take a moment to look at Time After Time by Sit Weng San and Tania De Rozario, an Art-in-Transit work that lays old photographs of Katong Park over present-day pictures of the same spots. It recalls the park’s past as a military fort and, later, a place to swim.
For a short outing, Katong Park itself is about a three-minute walk from the station and makes a quiet place to sit or stroll. Katong Community Centre is around five minutes away on foot. For a meal, Jalan Batu Hawker Centre is roughly a nine-minute walk, close to the small Jalan Batu Park. If you want to shop, Leisure Park Kallang is a longer walk of about 18 minutes. Residents in the surrounding estates will find Katong Park MRT station the most convenient way to reach the rest of the Thomson-East Coast Line without first taking a bus to another station.
Around Katong Park MRT station
Katong Park station sits within a quiet, predominantly residential neighbourhood close to the eastern coastline of Singapore. The area is well served by green spaces, with Katong Park and Jalan Batu Park both nearby, giving the surroundings a relaxed, low-rise character. Katong Community Centre adds a civic presence to the neighbourhood, serving residents in the surrounding streets.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katong Park | Park | About 190 m (~3 min walk) | Visit Katong Park for a leisurely outdoor stroll close to the station. |
| Katong Community Centre | Community club | About 310 m (~5 min walk) | Katong Community Centre hosts a range of community programmes and activities for residents. |
| Wilkinson Interim Park | Park | About 490 m (~8 min walk) | Wilkinson Interim Park offers a small green space for a quiet outdoor break. |
| Jalan Batu Hawker Centre | Food centre | About 530 m (~9 min walk) | Jalan Batu Hawker Centre is a local food centre good for affordable cooked meals. |
| Jalan Batu Park | Park | About 540 m (~9 min walk) | Jalan Batu Park provides open greenery for walking or relaxing outdoors. |
| Kallang Estate Fresh Market and Food Centre | Market / hawker centre | About 1070 m (~17 min walk) | Kallang Estate Fresh Market and Food Centre is worth the trip for fresh produce and cooked food. |
| Leisure Park Kallang | Shopping mall | About 1090 m (~18 min walk) | Leisure Park Kallang is a shopping mall with retail, dining and recreational options. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Katong Park 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 Raffles Place (12 stops), then change to the North South Line from Raffles Place to Marina Bay (1 stop), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Marina Bay to Katong Park (3 stops). About 16 stops with 2 changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Orchard to Katong Park (9 stops). About 9 stops, no changes. |
| From City Hall | Take the North South Line from City Hall to Marina Bay (2 stops), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Marina Bay to Katong Park (3 stops). About 5 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 Katong Park (6 stops). About 14 stops with 1 change. |
| From Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Woodlands to Katong Park (20 stops). About 20 stops, no changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the Circle Line from HarbourFront to Marina Bay (4 stops), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Marina Bay to Katong Park (3 stops). About 7 stops with 1 change. |
Fares from Katong Park MRT station
A trip from Katong Park to Changi Airport (about 27 km) costs S$2.43 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Katong Park 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 27 km, 16 stops | S$2.43 | S$1.93 | S$2.56 |
| Orchard | about 11 km, 9 stops | S$1.90 | S$1.40 | S$2.03 |
| City Hall | about 8 km, 5 stops | S$1.75 | S$1.25 | S$1.88 |
| Raffles Place | about 6 km, 4 stops | S$1.68 | S$1.18 | S$1.81 |
| Jurong East | about 21 km, 14 stops | S$2.30 | S$1.80 | S$2.43 |
| Woodlands | about 31 km, 20 stops | S$2.48 | S$1.98 | S$2.61 |
| HarbourFront | about 10 km, 7 stops | S$1.90 | S$1.40 | S$2.03 |
| Marina Bay | about 5 km, 3 stops | S$1.59 | S$1.09 | S$1.72 |
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 Katong Park MRT station
- Katong Park, Katong Community Centre and Wilkinson Interim Park are all within a comfortable walking distance of the station, so walking is the most straightforward option for these destinations.
- Jalan Batu Hawker Centre and Jalan Batu Park are roughly a nine-minute walk away; allow a little extra time if you are visiting during hot or wet weather.
- Kallang Estate Fresh Market and Food Centre and Leisure Park Kallang are over one kilometre away, so consider taking a bus or other connecting transport rather than walking, especially at peak hours.
- Katong Park station is on the Thomson East Coast Line only, so if you need to transfer to another line, plan your journey in advance and factor in additional travel time to reach an interchange station.
All stations on the Thomson East Coast Line
In order along the line, with Katong Park 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 | 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 (you are here) | 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.
Katong Park MRT station: common questions
Which line is Katong Park MRT station on?
Katong Park is on the Thomson East Coast Line. Its station code is TE24.
Is Katong Park an interchange station?
No. Katong Park 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 Katong Park?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Katong Park 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 Katong Park MRT station?
The station is close to several parks including Katong Park (about 190 m away) and Jalan Batu Park (about 540 m away), as well as Katong Community Centre and Jalan Batu Hawker Centre. Further afield, Leisure Park Kallang and Kallang Estate Fresh Market and Food Centre are both roughly 1 km away.
Which hawker centre or food centre is closest to Katong Park station?
Jalan Batu Hawker Centre is the closest food centre, approximately 530 m away and roughly a nine-minute walk. Kallang Estate Fresh Market and Food Centre is further, at about 1,070 m away.
How far is Leisure Park Kallang from Katong Park station?
Leisure Park Kallang is approximately 1,090 m away in a straight line, which is roughly an 18-minute walk. You may prefer to use connecting bus services to cover that distance more comfortably.
How do I get to Katong Park from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Raffles Place (12 stops), then change to the North South Line from Raffles Place to Marina Bay (1 stop), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Marina Bay to Katong Park (3 stops). About 16 stops with 2 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 Katong Park
- シンガポール地下鉄（MRT）路線図 2026（日本語ガイド） 4 Oct 2026
- MRT Map Singapore 2026: What Is New Since 2024 16 Aug 2024
- Thomson-East Coast Line 11 Aug 2023
- Tamil 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 Katong Park station
Katong Park has 2 mapped exits (1 to 2). 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 Katong Park (about 83 m from the entrance)
- Exit 2
Bus stops within 250 m of Katong Park station
| Bus stop | Stop code | Services | From station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opposite Katong Park Station | 91089 | 30, 30e, 158, 158A, 401 | 153 m |
| After Katong Park Station Exit 2 | 91081 | 30, 30e, 158, 158A | 169 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.
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