Orchard MRT Station
Orchard MRT station is an interchange station serving both the North South Line (station code NS22) and the Thomson East Coast Line (station code TE14). It sits at the heart of Orchard Road, Singapore's best-known shopping and commercial corridor, drawing visitors, residents, and workers from across the city. The surrounding area is a dense mix of retail malls, hotels, and upmarket residential addresses, making this one of the busier stations on the network.
Orchard on the Thomson East Coast Line map
Orchard station at a glance
| Station codes | TE14NS22 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Thomson East Coast Line North South Line |
| Interchange | Yes, change between 2 lines here |
| Chinese name | 乌节 |
| Tamil name | ஆர்ச்சர்ட் |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | Thomson East Coast Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:36 AM, last train 11:27 PM North South Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:26 AM, last train 11:45 PM Full first and last train guide |
See Orchard on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Travelling on the North South Line, passengers can reach Newton to the north or Somerset to the south without changing trains. On the Thomson East Coast Line, the neighbouring stations are Orchard Boulevard to the south and Great World further along in the same direction, while Newton is also accessible to the north on this line. The interchange between the two lines here allows straightforward cross-platform or concourse-level transfers, connecting journeys between the Thomson East Coast Line and the wider North South Line network.
The station sits directly beneath Orchard Road itself, placing passengers within easy walking distance of a long stretch of shopping malls that line both sides of the street. ION Orchard, which stands directly above the station, is one of the most prominent retail landmarks in the immediate vicinity. The surrounding streetscape is largely commercial, with hotels and department stores within a short walk, making the station a practical starting point for exploring this part of central Singapore.
Around Orchard station
Orchard station sits at the heart of Singapore's main retail and leisure strip, surrounded almost entirely by shopping malls, galleries and hospitality venues. ION Orchard and Wisma Atria are among the major malls in the immediate vicinity, drawing steady crowds throughout the day. The area also has a quieter residential and heritage edge further along, with Emerald Hill offering a contrast to the commercial surroundings.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| ION Orchard | Shopping mall | About 110 m (~2 min walk) | Visit ION Orchard for a wide range of retail, dining and lifestyle options. |
| Opera Gallery | Gallery | About 120 m (~2 min walk) | Opera Gallery showcases contemporary and modern fine art for sale and viewing. |
| Food Opera | Food centre | About 120 m (~2 min walk) | Food Opera is a good spot for a variety of local and Asian food stall dishes. |
| Wheelock Place | Shopping mall | About 190 m (~3 min walk) | Wheelock Place offers a more compact selection of retail and dining outlets. |
| Wisma Atria | Shopping mall | About 210 m (~3 min walk) | Wisma Atria houses a broad mix of fashion, beauty and food options. |
| Kwok Gallery | Gallery | About 290 m (~5 min walk) | Kwok Gallery is worth a visit for fine art and collectibles. |
| Mount Elizabeth Hospital | Hospital | About 490 m (~8 min walk) | Mount Elizabeth Hospital is a private medical facility for consultations and treatment. |
| Emerald Hill | Attraction | About 880 m (~14 min walk) | Emerald Hill features preserved Peranakan shophouses and a relaxed street atmosphere. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Orchard 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 City Hall (11 stops), then change to the North South Line from City Hall to Orchard (3 stops). About 14 stops with 1 change. |
|---|---|
| From City Hall | Take the North South Line from City Hall to Orchard (3 stops). About 3 stops, no changes. |
| 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 Orchard (3 stops). About 11 stops with 1 change. |
| From Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Woodlands to Orchard (11 stops). About 11 stops, no 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 Orchard (2 stops). About 5 stops with 1 change. |
Tips for using Orchard station
- ION Orchard, Food Opera and Opera Gallery are all within roughly a 2-minute walk, making them easy first stops after alighting.
- Orchard station is an interchange between the Thomson East Coast Line and the North South Line, so plan your onward journey according to which line serves your destination.
- Mount Elizabeth Hospital is approximately 8 minutes away on foot, so allow extra time rather than assuming a quick walk, especially in warm weather.
- The area gets very busy on weekends and public holidays, so factor in additional time when travelling to or from the station during peak periods.
All stations on the Thomson East Coast Line
In order along the line, with Orchard marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| TE1 | Woodlands North | – |
| TE2 | Woodlands | NS / TE |
| TE3 | Woodlands South | – |
| TE4 | Springleaf | – |
| TE5 | Lentor | – |
| TE7 | Bright Hill | – |
| TE8 | Upper Thomson | – |
| TE9 | Caldecott | CC / TE |
| TE10 | Mount Pleasant | – |
| TE11 | Stevens | DT / TE |
| TE12 | Napier | – |
| TE13 | Orchard Boulevard | – |
| TE14 | Orchard (you are here) | TE / NS |
| TE15 | Great World | – |
| TE16 | Havelock | – |
| TE17 | Outram Park | TE / EW |
| TE18 | Maxwell | – |
| TE19 | Shenton Way | – |
| TE20 | Marina Bay | CE / TE |
| TE21 | Marina South | – |
| TE22 | Gardens by the Bay | – |
Read the full Thomson East Coast Line guide.
All stations on the North South Line
In order along the line, with Orchard marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| NS1 | Jurong East | EW / NS |
| NS2 | Bukit Batok | – |
| NS3 | Bukit Gombak | – |
| NS4 | Choa Chu Kang | NS / BP |
| NS5 | Yew Tee | – |
| NS7 | Kranji | – |
| NS8 | Marsiling | – |
| NS9 | Woodlands | NS / TE |
| NS10 | Admiralty | – |
| NS11 | Sembawang | – |
| NS12 | Canberra | – |
| NS13 | Yishun | – |
| NS14 | Khatib | – |
| NS15 | Yio Chu Kang | – |
| NS16 | Ang Mo Kio | – |
| NS17 | Bishan | NS / CC |
| NS18 | Braddell | – |
| NS19 | Toa Payoh | – |
| NS20 | Novena | – |
| NS21 | Newton | NS / DT |
| NS22 | Orchard (you are here) | TE / NS |
| NS23 | Somerset | – |
| NS24 | Dhoby Ghaut | NS / NE |
| NS25 | City Hall | EW / NS |
| NS26 | Raffles Place | NS / EW |
| NS28 | Marina South Pier | – |
Read the full North South Line guide.
Orchard station: common questions
Which line is Orchard MRT station on?
Orchard is on the Thomson East Coast Line and the North South Line. Its station codes are TE14 and NS22.
Is Orchard an interchange station?
Yes. You can change between the Thomson East Coast Line and the North South Line inside the station without leaving the paid area.
What time is the first and last train at Orchard?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Orchard a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Thomson East Coast Line first train 5:36 AM, last train 11:27 PM. North South Line first train 5:26 AM, last train 11:45 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Orchard MRT station?
The immediate area around Orchard station includes shopping malls such as ION Orchard, Wheelock Place and Wisma Atria, as well as Food Opera for local dining and galleries including Opera Gallery and Kwok Gallery. Mount Elizabeth Hospital and Emerald Hill are also reachable on foot, though they are further away.
Which shopping mall or food centre is closest to Orchard MRT station?
ION Orchard is the closest shopping mall, at approximately 110 metres from the station, and Food Opera is roughly 120 metres away, making both around a 2-minute walk.
How far is Emerald Hill from Orchard MRT station?
Emerald Hill is approximately 880 metres from the station, which works out to roughly a 14-minute walk.
How do I get to Orchard from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to City Hall (11 stops), then change to the North South Line from City Hall to Orchard (3 stops). About 14 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 September 2026.
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Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the Thomson East Coast Line and the North South 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.