Mattar MRT Station
Mattar MRT station sits underground beneath Mattar Road, close to where it meets Merpati Road, in the Geylang area of Singapore. It is a stop on the Downtown Line, carries the code DT25 and is run by SBS Transit. Two entrances bring passengers up to street level near the junction of Mattar Road and Merpati Road.
Mattar on the Downtown Line map
Mattar MRT station at a glance
| Station codes | DT25 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Downtown Line |
| Line colour | Blue line (Downtown Line) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 玛达 |
| Tamil name | மாத்தார் |
| Opened | 21 October 2017 (9 years ago) |
| Operator | SBS Transit |
| Station type | Underground |
| Platforms | 2 (1 island platform) |
| Address | 60 Merpati Road, Singapore 379314 |
| Daily ridership | About 4,050 passengers a day (2024) |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | Downtown Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:30 AM, last train 11:40 PM Full first and last train guide |
Opening date, operator and ridership figures are LTA data as recorded on Wikipedia.
See Mattar on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Most people using the station are heading somewhere within a short walk of those entrances. Nearby destinations include Canossian School and Canossa Convent, the Church of St Stephen, Masjid Sallim Mattar and the food centres along Circuit Road. Students, worshippers, people living in the surrounding streets and diners on their way to the hawker stalls make up much of the daily traffic.
History of Mattar MRT station
The station was first named in August 2010, when the stations for the third stage of the Downtown Line were revealed, and it opened to passengers on 21 October 2017. It was built on what used to be a car park along Mattar Road. The station also has a small place in the line’s story: the ceremony marking the start of tunnelling for the whole of Downtown Line Stage 3 was held here on 11 July 2012, and the public could look around at an open house on 15 October 2017, less than a week before services began.
Inside Mattar MRT station
Designed by ONG & ONG, the station uses three shades of brown on its entrances as a nod to the Mattar tree, while the interior has an aluminium panel ceiling and staggered floor patterns. The station is accessible to wheelchair users, with wider fare gates for easier entry, and tactile floor tiles with raised studs guide visually impaired passengers along dedicated routes from the entrances to the platforms. Above the platforms you will see Agar Panel by Genevieve Chua, a work made of 133 vitreous enamel panels showing agarwood shavings against a grey and blue backdrop, an image that has been likened to meteorites drifting through space.
For everyday trips, the station is most useful for a meal or a visit to the market on Circuit Road. From Mattar MRT station, Circuit Road Hawker Centre is about three minutes on foot, and Circuit Road Market and Food Centre takes around seven minutes. Masjid Sallim Mattar is roughly four minutes away, and MacPherson Community Club is about a seven minute walk for residents using its facilities. Shoppers can reach MacPherson Mall in around 12 minutes, while Geylang East Swimming Complex is a walk of about 13 minutes for anyone planning a swim.
Around Mattar MRT station
Mattar MRT station sits within a mature residential neighbourhood made up largely of HDB housing estates. The area is well served by everyday amenities, with Circuit Road Hawker Centre and Circuit Road Market and Food Centre providing local dining options close to the station. MacPherson Community Club adds a community focus to the neighbourhood, reflecting its primarily residential character.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit Road Hawker Centre | Food centre | About 190 m (~3 min walk) | Visit for a wide variety of local hawker food and drinks. |
| Circuit Road Hawker Center | Food centre | About 230 m (~4 min walk) | Another nearby hawker option for everyday local meals. |
| Masjid Sallim Mattar | Place of worship | About 260 m (~4 min walk) | A mosque serving the local Muslim community for worship. |
| MacPherson Community Club | Community club | About 400 m (~7 min walk) | A community hub offering programmes and activities for residents. |
| Circuit Road Market and Food Centre | Food centre | About 430 m (~7 min walk) | A combined market and food centre for fresh produce and cooked food. |
| St Andrew's Nursing Home (Aljunied) | Hospital | About 610 m (~10 min walk) | A nursing home providing residential care and healthcare services. |
| MacPherson Mall | Shopping mall | About 710 m (~12 min walk) | A neighbourhood mall with retail and dining options. |
| Geylang East Swimming Complex | Sports centre | About 830 m (~13 min walk) | A public swimming complex for recreational and fitness swimming. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Mattar 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 Mattar (7 stops). About 11 stops with 1 change. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Orchard to Outram Park (3 stops), then change to the North East Line from Outram Park to Chinatown (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from Chinatown to Mattar (6 stops). About 10 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 Mattar (1 stop). About 7 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 Mattar (1 stop). About 15 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 Mattar (1 stop). About 14 stops with 2 changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Chinatown (2 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Chinatown to Mattar (6 stops). About 8 stops with 1 change. |
Fares from Mattar MRT station
A trip from Mattar to Changi Airport (about 17 km) costs S$2.15 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Mattar 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 17 km, 11 stops | S$2.15 | S$1.65 | S$2.28 |
| Orchard | about 11 km, 10 stops | S$1.90 | S$1.40 | S$2.03 |
| City Hall | about 8 km, 7 stops | S$1.75 | S$1.25 | S$1.88 |
| Raffles Place | about 9 km, 8 stops | S$1.82 | S$1.32 | S$1.95 |
| Jurong East | about 24 km, 15 stops | S$2.38 | S$1.88 | S$2.51 |
| Woodlands | about 25 km, 14 stops | S$2.40 | S$1.90 | S$2.53 |
| HarbourFront | about 11 km, 8 stops | S$1.90 | S$1.40 | S$2.03 |
| Marina Bay | about 11 km, 10 stops | S$1.90 | S$1.40 | S$2.03 |
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 Mattar MRT station
- Circuit Road Hawker Centre is only a short walk from the station, making it a convenient stop for a meal before or after your journey.
- MacPherson Mall and Geylang East Swimming Complex are further away and may feel like a longer walk, especially in hot or wet weather, so factor in extra time.
- The station serves only the Downtown Line, so if you need to travel to a different line, plan for an interchange at a connecting station along your route.
- At peak hours, trains on the Downtown Line can be busy, so allow a little extra time if you are heading to the station during the morning or evening rush.
All stations on the Downtown Line
In order along the line, with Mattar marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| DT1 | Bukit Panjang | DT / BP |
| DT2 | Cashew | None |
| DT3 | Hillview | None |
| DT4 | Hume | None |
| DT5 | Beauty World | None |
| DT6 | King Albert Park | None |
| DT7 | Sixth Avenue | None |
| DT8 | Tan Kah Kee | None |
| DT9 | Botanic Gardens | DT / CC |
| DT10 | Stevens | DT / TE |
| DT11 | Newton | NS / DT |
| DT12 | Little India | DT / NE |
| DT13 | Rochor | None |
| DT14 | Bugis | DT / EW |
| DT15 | Promenade | CC / DT |
| DT16 | Bayfront | CE / DT |
| DT17 | Downtown | None |
| DT18 | Telok Ayer | None |
| DT19 | Chinatown | DT / NE |
| DT20 | Fort Canning | None |
| DT21 | Bencoolen | None |
| DT22 | Jalan Besar | None |
| DT23 | Bendemeer | None |
| DT24 | Geylang Bahru | None |
| DT25 | Mattar (you are here) | None |
| DT26 | MacPherson | CC / DT |
| DT27 | Ubi | None |
| DT28 | Kaki Bukit | None |
| DT29 | Bedok North | None |
| DT30 | Bedok Reservoir | None |
| DT31 | Tampines West | None |
| DT32 | Tampines | EW / DT |
| DT33 | Tampines East | None |
| DT34 | Upper Changi | None |
| DT35 | Expo | DT / CG |
Read the full Downtown Line guide.
Mattar MRT station: common questions
Which line is Mattar MRT station on?
Mattar is on the Downtown Line. Its station code is DT25.
Is Mattar an interchange station?
No. Mattar 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 Mattar?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Mattar a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Downtown Line first train 5:30 AM, last train 11:40 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Mattar MRT station?
The area around Mattar station has several hawker centres, including Circuit Road Hawker Centre at approximately 190 metres away, as well as Masjid Sallim Mattar, MacPherson Community Club, St Andrew's Nursing Home (Aljunied), MacPherson Mall, and Geylang East Swimming Complex within roughly a 15-minute walk.
Which food centre is closest to Mattar MRT station?
Circuit Road Hawker Centre is the closest food option, at approximately 190 metres from the station, which is roughly a 3-minute walk.
How far is MacPherson Mall from Mattar MRT station?
MacPherson Mall is approximately 710 metres from Mattar station, which is roughly a 12-minute walk.
How do I get to Mattar 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 Mattar (7 stops). About 11 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 October 2026.
News and guides mentioning Mattar
- シンガポール地下鉄（MRT）路線図 2026（日本語ガイド） 4 Oct 2026
- Downtown Line Map 11 Aug 2023
- Tamil 11 Aug 2023
- MRT Map Chinese 11 Aug 2023
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.
Exits and buses at Mattar station
Mattar 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
- Exit B
Bus stops within 250 m of Mattar station
| Bus stop | Stop code | Services | From station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattar Station Exit A | 70161 | 40, 61, 63, 65, 135, 154, 155, 158 | 106 m |
| Opposite Mattar Station Exit B | 70231 | 40, 61, 63, 63A, 65, 135, 154, 155, 158 | 135 m |
| Blk 79 Food Centre | 70221 | 40, 61, 63, 63A, 63M, 65, 135, 154, 155, 158 | 211 m |
| After Grace Baptist Church | 70241 | 40, 61, 63, 63A, 65, 135, 154, 155, 158 | 231 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 Mattar station
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