Kembangan MRT Station
Kembangan MRT station is a station on the East West Line, carrying the station code EW6. It sits within a quiet, predominantly residential area in the eastern part of Singapore, serving the local community of Kembangan and the surrounding housing estates. The station is not an interchange and handles mostly everyday commuter traffic for residents travelling to and from work or other parts of the island.
Kembangan on the East West Line map
Kembangan station at a glance
| Station codes | EW6 |
|---|---|
| Lines | East West Line |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 景万岸 |
| Tamil name | கெம்பாங்கான் |
| 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 Kembangan on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
From Kembangan, you can travel directly along the East West Line in both directions without needing to change trains. Heading east takes you to Bedok station, which sits within one of Singapore's largest residential towns. Heading west brings you to Eunos station. Neither neighbouring station is an interchange, but continuing along the line in either direction will eventually connect you to major interchanges serving other MRT lines across the network.
The area around Kembangan station is made up largely of HDB flats and private housing, with a neighbourhood character that is calm and largely residential. Kembangan Plaza, a small neighbourhood shopping mall, is situated very close to the station and offers everyday amenities including food, retail and services for local residents. The surrounding streets are typical of established heartland Singapore, with provision shops, coffee shops and other local businesses within easy walking distance.
Around Kembangan station
Kembangan station sits within a quiet, established residential neighbourhood in the eastern part of Singapore. The area is primarily made up of HDB flats and private housing, with local amenities such as the Kampong Kembangan Community Club serving the surrounding community. Food centres and places of worship nearby reflect the everyday, neighbourhood character of the district.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kampong Kembangan Community Club | Community club | About 60 m (~1 min walk) | Visit for community programmes, events and local resident services. |
| Hock Choo Coffee House | Food centre | About 270 m (~4 min walk) | A local coffee house offering cooked food and drinks for a casual meal. |
| Hawa Changi | Food centre | About 290 m (~5 min walk) | A food centre serving a variety of local dishes for a quick bite. |
| Coffeshop | Food centre | About 420 m (~7 min walk) | A neighbourhood coffeeshop suitable for casual dining and drinks. |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour | Place of worship | About 640 m (~10 min walk) | A Catholic church serving the local and wider eastern Singapore community. |
| Masjid Al-Abdul Razak | Place of worship | About 680 m (~11 min walk) | A mosque serving the Muslim community in the Kembangan area. |
| 10 Jalan Eunos Gallery Space | Gallery | About 720 m (~12 min walk) | A gallery space for viewing local and independent art exhibitions. |
| Parkway East Hospital | Hospital | About 790 m (~13 min walk) | A private hospital providing medical and specialist healthcare services. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Kembangan 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 Kembangan (4 stops). About 4 stops, no changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to City Hall (3 stops), then change to the East West Line from City Hall to Kembangan (7 stops). About 10 stops with 1 change. |
| From City Hall | Take the East West Line from City Hall to Kembangan (7 stops). About 7 stops, no changes. |
| From Jurong East | Take the East West Line from Jurong East to Kembangan (18 stops). About 18 stops, no changes. |
| From Woodlands | Take the North South Line from Woodlands to Bishan (8 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Bishan to Paya Lebar (6 stops), then change to the East West Line from Paya Lebar to Kembangan (2 stops). About 16 stops with 2 changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Dhoby Ghaut (3 stops), then change to the North South Line from Dhoby Ghaut to City Hall (1 stop), then change to the East West Line from City Hall to Kembangan (7 stops). About 11 stops with 2 changes. |
Tips for using Kembangan station
- Kampong Kembangan Community Club is just a minute's walk from the station, making it very easy to reach on foot.
- The nearby food centres at Hock Choo Coffee House and Hawa Changi are both reachable within a five-minute walk, so consider walking unless it is very hot.
- Parkway East Hospital and the gallery space at 10 Jalan Eunos are each around 12 to 13 minutes on foot, so allow extra time or consider taking a bus if you prefer not to walk.
- During morning and evening peak hours, trains on the East West Line can be busy, so allow a little extra time if you are travelling to or from this station.
All stations on the East West Line
In order along the line, with Kembangan 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 (you are here) | – |
| 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 | – |
| EW30 | Gul Circle | – |
| EW31 | Tuas Crescent | – |
| EW32 | Tuas West Road | – |
| EW33 | Tuas Link | – |
Read the full East West Line guide.
Kembangan station: common questions
Which line is Kembangan MRT station on?
Kembangan is on the East West Line. Its station code is EW6.
Is Kembangan an interchange station?
No. Kembangan 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 Kembangan?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Kembangan 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 Kembangan MRT station?
Near Kembangan station you will find Kampong Kembangan Community Club roughly one minute away on foot, along with several food centres, two places of worship, a gallery space and Parkway East Hospital, all within an approximate 13-minute walk.
Which food centre is closest to Kembangan MRT station?
Hock Choo Coffee House is the closest food centre, approximately 270 metres from the station, which is roughly a four-minute walk.
How far is Parkway East Hospital from Kembangan MRT station?
Parkway East Hospital is approximately 790 metres from Kembangan station, which is roughly a 13-minute walk.
How do I get to Kembangan from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Kembangan (4 stops). About 4 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.