Nibong LRT Station
Nibong station (PW5) is a stop on the Punggol LRT West Loop, a light rail line that serves the Punggol new town in Singapore's north-east. It is not an interchange station. The station forms part of a loop system that connects residents of Punggol to the main Punggol MRT station, which links to the North East Line. Like the rest of the Punggol LRT network, it primarily serves a residential population living in high-rise public housing estates.
Nibong on the Punggol LRT (West Loop) map
Nibong station at a glance
| Station codes | PW5 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Punggol LRT (West Loop) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 尼蒙 |
| Tamil name | நிபொங் |
| Next stations |
See Nibong on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
From Nibong, the neighbouring stations along the West Loop are Samudera and Sumang. Travelling the loop in either direction will eventually bring you to Punggol MRT station (NE17/PW1/PE1), where you can transfer to the North East Line for direct access to destinations such as Dhoby Ghaut, Outram Park, and HarbourFront. There are no direct transfers available at Nibong itself, so passengers needing connections to other rail lines must continue to Punggol MRT station.
Nibong station sits within a predominantly residential part of Punggol, surrounded by Housing and Development Board blocks and the everyday amenities that serve them, including neighbourhood shops and small food establishments. Waterway Point shopping mall and Punggol Regional Library are reachable by continuing to Punggol MRT station rather than walking from Nibong directly. The immediate area around the station is quiet and residential in character, typical of the newer housing precincts developed in Punggol over recent years.
Around Nibong station
Nibong LRT station sits within a modern residential neighbourhood in Punggol, surrounded primarily by HDB housing estates and newer Build-To-Order developments. The area caters well to residents, with community facilities such as Punggol Parc Terraces Residents' Network close by and shopping options like Waterway Point reachable on foot. It is a quiet, largely residential precinct with everyday amenities within a short distance.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punggol Parc Terraces Residents' Network | Community club | About 90 m (~1 min walk) | A community space for residents of the Punggol Parc Terraces estate to gather and access local programmes. |
| 7 Lucky Star Coffee Shop | Food centre | About 120 m (~2 min walk) | A neighbourhood coffee shop serving affordable local food and drinks for residents nearby. |
| Punggol BayVue Residents' Network | Community club | About 280 m (~5 min walk) | A community facility serving residents of the Punggol BayVue area with activities and resident services. |
| Kimly Coffeeshop | Food centre | About 320 m (~5 min walk) | A local coffee shop offering a range of hawker-style meals and beverages. |
| Foodgle | Food centre | About 380 m (~6 min walk) | A food centre with a selection of stalls serving various local dishes. |
| Northshore Plaza I | Shopping mall | About 570 m (~9 min walk) | A shopping mall with retail shops and dining options serving the Northshore area. |
| Waterway Point | Shopping mall | About 630 m (~10 min walk) | A large waterfront shopping mall with a wide range of retail, dining and entertainment options. |
| Northshore Plaza II | Shopping mall | About 680 m (~11 min walk) | An additional shopping mall adjacent to Northshore Plaza I, offering further retail and dining choices. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Nibong by LRT
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 Serangoon (4 stops), then change to the North East Line from Serangoon to Punggol (5 stops), then change to the Punggol LRT from Punggol to Nibong (3 stops). About 18 stops with 3 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 Punggol (11 stops), then change to the Punggol LRT from Punggol to Nibong (3 stops). About 16 stops with 2 changes. |
| From City Hall | Take the North South Line from City Hall to Dhoby Ghaut (1 stop), then change to the North East Line from Dhoby Ghaut to Punggol (11 stops), then change to the Punggol LRT from Punggol to Nibong (3 stops). About 15 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 Serangoon (8 stops), then change to the North East Line from Serangoon to Punggol (5 stops), then change to the Punggol LRT from Punggol to Nibong (3 stops). About 19 stops with 3 changes. |
| From Woodlands | Take the North South Line from Woodlands to Bishan (8 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Bishan to Serangoon (2 stops), then change to the North East Line from Serangoon to Punggol (5 stops), then change to the Punggol LRT from Punggol to Nibong (3 stops). About 18 stops with 3 changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Punggol (15 stops), then change to the Punggol LRT from Punggol to Nibong (3 stops). About 18 stops with 1 change. |
Tips for using Nibong station
- The closest food options, including 7 Lucky Star Coffee Shop, are only a short walk from the station and are suitable for a quick meal before or after your journey.
- Waterway Point and the Northshore Plaza malls are reachable on foot but involve a walk of roughly ten minutes or more, so allow extra time if heading there during peak hours when the LRT can be busier.
- Nibong is a station on the Punggol LRT West Loop, which operates as a driverless loop service connecting to Punggol MRT station, so plan your direction of travel along the loop accordingly to reach your destination efficiently.
- For the Northshore Plaza malls and Waterway Point, it may be worth considering whether another nearby Punggol LRT station offers a more direct walking route depending on your exact destination within those malls.
All stations on the Punggol LRT (West Loop)
In order along the line, with Nibong marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| PW1 | Sam Kee | None |
| PW2 | Teck Lee | None |
| PW3 | Punggol Point | None |
| PW4 | Samudera | None |
| PW5 | Nibong (you are here) | None |
| PW6 | Sumang | None |
| PW7 | Soo Teck | None |
Read the full Punggol LRT (West Loop) guide.
Nibong station: common questions
Which line is Nibong LRT station on?
Nibong is on the Punggol LRT (West Loop). Its station code is PW5.
Is Nibong an interchange station?
No. Nibong is served by the Punggol LRT (West Loop) only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What is near Nibong LRT station?
The area around Nibong station has several amenities within walking distance, including Punggol Parc Terraces Residents' Network at approximately 90 metres, 7 Lucky Star Coffee Shop at approximately 120 metres, and Waterway Point shopping mall at approximately 630 metres.
Which food centre or coffee shop is closest to Nibong LRT station?
7 Lucky Star Coffee Shop is the closest food option, at approximately 120 metres from the station, roughly a two-minute walk.
How far is Waterway Point from Nibong LRT station?
Waterway Point is approximately 630 metres from Nibong station, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
How do I get to Nibong from Changi Airport by LRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Paya Lebar (6 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Paya Lebar to Serangoon (4 stops), then change to the North East Line from Serangoon to Punggol (5 stops), then change to the Punggol LRT from Punggol to Nibong (3 stops). About 18 stops with 3 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 Punggol LRT (West Loop) 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.