Mattar MRT Station
Mattar MRT station is a station on the Downtown Line, carrying the station code DT25. It sits in a primarily residential part of eastern Singapore, serving the Mattar and Old Airport Road area. The surrounding neighbourhood is made up largely of public housing estates, with a quiet, local character that contrasts with the busier commercial zones found elsewhere on the same line.
Mattar on the Downtown Line map
Mattar station at a glance
| Station codes | DT25 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Downtown Line |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 玛达 |
| Tamil name | மாத்தார் |
| 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 Mattar on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
The station has no interchange with other MRT lines. On the Downtown Line, the neighbouring station towards the city is MacPherson (DT26), where passengers can transfer to the Circle Line, making it a useful one-stop connection for those heading to Bishan, Serangoon, or Dhoby Ghaut. In the other direction, the next stop is Geylang Bahru (DT24), continuing northwest along the Downtown Line.
The area around Mattar station is a residential neighbourhood with a local, everyday character. The Old Airport Road Food Centre, one of Singapore's well-known hawker centres, is within reasonable walking distance and draws visitors from across the city for its wide range of cooked food stalls. Beyond that, the surroundings consist mainly of HDB flats and neighbourhood shops serving the local community.
Around Mattar 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 Paya Lebar (6 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 8 stops with 2 changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to Dhoby Ghaut (2 stops), then change to the North East Line from Dhoby Ghaut to Chinatown (2 stops), 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 (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from Chinatown to Mattar (6 stops). About 7 stops with 1 change. |
Tips for using Mattar 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 | – |
| 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 (you are here) | – |
| DT26 | MacPherson | CC / DT |
| DT27 | Ubi | – |
| DT28 | Kaki Bukit | – |
| 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.
Mattar 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 11:35 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 Paya Lebar (6 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 8 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 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.