Potong Pasir MRT Station
Potong Pasir MRT station serves the residential neighbourhood of the same name in central Singapore. It operates on the North East Line and carries the station code NE10. The station sits within a quiet, largely suburban area made up of public housing estates, giving it a distinctly local, community-focused character compared to busier commercial or business districts elsewhere on the same line.
Potong Pasir on the North East Line map
Potong Pasir station at a glance
| Station codes | NE10 |
|---|---|
| Lines | North East Line |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 波东巴西 |
| Tamil name | போத்தோங் பாசிர் |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | North East Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:42 AM, last train 11:55 PM Full first and last train guide |
See Potong Pasir on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
From Potong Pasir, trains run directly to Boon Keng station (NE9) towards the city, and to Serangoon station (NE12) in the other direction. Serangoon is an interchange where passengers can switch to the Circle Line, making it a useful connection point for reaching a broader range of destinations across the island. The North East Line itself continues further into the city centre, with stops including Dhoby Ghaut, which connects to two additional lines.
The area around the station is primarily made up of HDB flats and neighbourhood shops, typical of a mature Singapore housing estate. There is a local wet market and hawker centre within walking distance, and the Potong Pasir Community Club is found nearby. The surroundings are generally low-rise and walkable, making it a convenient base for residents rather than a major destination for visitors from further afield.
Around Potong Pasir station
Potong Pasir station sits in a predominantly residential neighbourhood in central Singapore, with a mix of HDB housing and local amenities close by. The Poiz Centre provides shopping and dining options immediately adjacent to the station, while several food centres such as Broadway and Lao Zhong Zhong Eating House serve the local community. The area also has places of worship and recreational facilities within a short walk.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Poiz Centre | Shopping mall | About 60 m (~1 min walk) | Visit The Poiz Centre for shopping, dining and everyday amenities. |
| Broadway | Food centre | About 140 m (~2 min walk) | Head to Broadway food centre for a range of local cooked food stalls. |
| (Tim sum) | Food centre | About 230 m (~4 min walk) | Try Tim sum food centre for dim sum and related local fare. |
| Lao Zhong Zhong Eating House | Food centre | About 270 m (~4 min walk) | Lao Zhong Zhong Eating House offers casual local dining in the neighbourhood. |
| Archery Range Indoor | Attraction | About 280 m (~5 min walk) | Archery Range Indoor is a venue for practising or trying out archery. |
| Sri Sivadurga Temple | Place of worship | About 290 m (~5 min walk) | Sri Sivadurga Temple is a Hindu place of worship open to visitors. |
| St Andrew's Junior College | College | About 620 m (~10 min walk) | St Andrew's Junior College is a pre-university educational institution. |
| Art Seasons Gallery | Gallery | About 680 m (~11 min walk) | Art Seasons Gallery is a commercial art gallery showing works for viewing or purchase. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Potong Pasir 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 Serangoon (4 stops), then change to the North East Line from Serangoon to Potong Pasir (1 stop). About 11 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 Potong Pasir (4 stops). About 6 stops with 1 change. |
| 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 Potong Pasir (4 stops). About 5 stops with 1 change. |
| 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 Potong Pasir (1 stop). About 12 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 Serangoon (2 stops), then change to the North East Line from Serangoon to Potong Pasir (1 stop). About 11 stops with 2 changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Potong Pasir (7 stops). About 7 stops, no changes. |
Tips for using Potong Pasir station
- The Poiz Centre, Broadway and the nearby food centres are all within a few minutes on foot, making them easy to reach without needing to plan transport.
- St Andrew's Junior College and Art Seasons Gallery are roughly a ten to eleven minute walk away, so allow extra time if you are heading to either of these.
- During morning and evening peak hours the station can be busier than usual, so factor in additional time if you are travelling to or from a specific appointment nearby.
- Potong Pasir is a single-line station on the North East Line, so if you need to transfer to another line, plan your interchange at an appropriate station along the route before or after your journey here.
All stations on the North East Line
In order along the line, with Potong Pasir marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| NE1 | HarbourFront | CC / NE |
| NE4 | Chinatown | DT / NE |
| NE5 | Clarke Quay | – |
| NE6 | Dhoby Ghaut | NS / NE |
| NE7 | Little India | DT / NE |
| NE8 | Farrer Park | – |
| NE9 | Boon Keng | – |
| NE10 | Potong Pasir (you are here) | – |
| NE12 | Serangoon | CC / NE |
| NE13 | Woodleigh | – |
| NE14 | Hougang | – |
| NE15 | Buangkok | – |
| NE16 | Sengkang | NE / STC |
| NE17 | Punggol | NE / PTC |
Read the full North East Line guide.
Potong Pasir station: common questions
Which line is Potong Pasir MRT station on?
Potong Pasir is on the North East Line. Its station code is NE10.
Is Potong Pasir an interchange station?
No. Potong Pasir is served by the North East Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What time is the first and last train at Potong Pasir?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Potong Pasir a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. North East Line first train 5:42 AM, last train 11:55 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Potong Pasir MRT station?
Nearby places include The Poiz Centre shopping mall at approximately 60 metres, several food centres such as Broadway and Lao Zhong Zhong Eating House, Sri Sivadurga Temple, an indoor archery range, St Andrew's Junior College and Art Seasons Gallery, all within roughly a kilometre of the station.
Which mall or food centre is closest to Potong Pasir station?
The Poiz Centre is the closest at approximately 60 metres, roughly a one-minute walk. Broadway food centre is the next nearest at approximately 140 metres, around a two-minute walk.
How far is Sri Sivadurga Temple from Potong Pasir station?
Sri Sivadurga Temple is approximately 290 metres from the station, which is roughly a five-minute walk. Please note that all distances are approximate straight-line measurements.
How do I get to Potong Pasir 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 Serangoon (4 stops), then change to the North East Line from Serangoon to Potong Pasir (1 stop). About 11 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.
News and guides mentioning Potong Pasir
- Man Collapses at Woodleigh MRT: Staff and Commuters Save His Life 10 Sep 2026
- Jaywalkers Fined S$50 Near Boon Keng MRT: What You Need to Know 19 Jul 2026
Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the North East 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.