Punggol MRT Station
Punggol MRT station stands in Punggol Central, the heart of Punggol planning area in north-eastern Singapore, where it stretches across the main road of the same name. It is an interchange between the North East Line, where it carries the code NE17, and the Punggol LRT, coded PTC. The station building is an above-ground structure, and at 320 metres it is the longest station on the North East Line. It is one of only two MRT stations within the Punggol planning area.
Punggol on the North East Line map
Punggol MRT station at a glance
| Station codes | NE17PTC |
|---|---|
| Lines | North East Line Punggol LRT |
| Line colour | Purple line (North East Line) Grey line (Punggol LRT) |
| Interchange | Yes, change between 2 lines here |
| Chinese name | 榜鹅 |
| Tamil name | பொங்கோல் |
| Opened | 20 June 2003 (23 years ago) |
| Operator | SBS Transit |
| Station type | Underground |
| Platforms | 4 (2 island platforms) |
| Address | 70 Punggol Central, Singapore 828868 |
| Daily ridership | About 38,929 passengers a day (2024) |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | North East Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:39 AM, last train 11:55 PM Full first and last train guide |
Opening date, operator and ridership figures are LTA data as recorded on Wikipedia.
See Punggol on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Most passengers are Punggol residents travelling to and from the city, along with people changing between the North East Line, the LRT loops that serve the surrounding estates, and the buses at Punggol Bus Interchange next door. Shoppers heading to Waterway Point, which sits beside the station, add to the daily traffic.
History of Punggol MRT station
Punggol MRT station opened on 20 June 2003 with the rest of the North East Line, and it was the line’s northern end for more than two decades until Punggol Coast took over that role on 10 December 2024. When building work started in 1999, the site was surrounded by forest and farmland, and workers came across several cobras during construction. The Punggol LRT began calling here in stages, with the east loop opening on 29 January 2005 and the west loop on 29 June 2014. By 2032 the station is due to become the end point of the Cross Island Line’s Punggol extension from Pasir Ris, which will make it a three-line interchange.
Inside Punggol MRT station
The station has three levels, four entrances and six lifts, the most of any station on the North East Line, which helps passengers with wheelchairs, prams or heavy luggage. Its curved aluminium and stainless steel cladding was designed to tie the MRT station, the LRT station and the bus interchange together. Punggol Central runs through the middle of the concourse, and the underpass that once linked the two halves outside the paid area has been closed since 15 February 2024 for Cross Island Line works, so it is worth checking which side of the road you need before you exit. The station also features a piece of public artwork.
For everyday errands, Waterway Point and Punggol Bus Interchange are both about a two-minute walk from Punggol MRT station, making it easy to combine shopping with an onward bus journey. If you want a quick meal, food spots such as Encik Tan and Cookhouse are around three minutes away on foot. Families and anyone wanting some fresh air can walk to Punggol Waterway Park in roughly nine minutes, while Splash @ Kidz Amaze, a water park for children, is about an eleven-minute walk. Residents can also reach Punggol Gems Residents’ Network, a community club around five minutes from the station.
Around Punggol MRT station
Punggol station sits at the heart of a large planned residential new town in the north-east of Singapore, with a significant retail and transport hub immediately surrounding it. Waterway Point shopping mall and Punggol Bus Interchange are both within a couple of minutes of the station, making the area a busy local centre. Further afield, Punggol Waterway Park adds a natural, recreational dimension to the neighbourhood.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterway Point | Shopping mall | About 140 m (~2 min walk) | Visit Waterway Point for shopping, dining and everyday errands in one large mall. |
| Punggol Bus Interchange | Bus interchange | About 140 m (~2 min walk) | Use Punggol Bus Interchange to connect to bus services across the north-east. |
| Encik Tan | Food centre | About 160 m (~3 min walk) | Head to Encik Tan for a casual meal at a local food centre. |
| NTWU Canteen | Food centre | About 160 m (~3 min walk) | Try NTWU Canteen for affordable, everyday food centre dining options. |
| Cookhouse | Food centre | About 190 m (~3 min walk) | Visit Cookhouse for another nearby food centre serving a range of local meals. |
| Punggol Gems Residents' Network | Community club | About 300 m (~5 min walk) | Drop by Punggol Gems Residents' Network for community activities and local events. |
| Punggol Waterway Park | Park | About 540 m (~9 min walk) | Walk to Punggol Waterway Park for outdoor recreation along the waterway. |
| Splash @ Kidz Amaze | Water park | About 690 m (~11 min walk) | Bring the family to Splash @ Kidz Amaze for water-based play and activities. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Punggol 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 Punggol (5 stops). About 15 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 Punggol (11 stops). About 13 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 Punggol (11 stops). About 12 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 Punggol (5 stops). About 16 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 Punggol (5 stops). About 15 stops with 2 changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Punggol (15 stops). About 15 stops, no changes. |
Fares from Punggol MRT station
A trip from Punggol to Changi Airport (about 26 km) costs S$2.42 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Punggol 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 26 km, 15 stops | S$2.42 | S$1.92 | S$2.55 |
| Orchard | about 17 km, 13 stops | S$2.15 | S$1.65 | S$2.28 |
| City Hall | about 16 km, 12 stops | S$2.15 | S$1.65 | S$2.28 |
| Raffles Place | about 17 km, 13 stops | S$2.20 | S$1.70 | S$2.33 |
| Jurong East | about 27 km, 16 stops | S$2.44 | S$1.94 | S$2.57 |
| Woodlands | about 28 km, 15 stops | S$2.45 | S$1.95 | S$2.58 |
| HarbourFront | about 21 km, 15 stops | S$2.30 | S$1.80 | S$2.43 |
| Marina Bay | about 19 km, 14 stops | S$2.24 | S$1.74 | S$2.37 |
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 Punggol MRT station
- Waterway Point, Punggol Bus Interchange and the three nearby food centres are all within a short walk of the station, so there is no need for additional transport to reach them.
- Punggol is the terminal station on the North East Line and also serves as the hub for the Punggol LRT network, so allow extra time when transferring between lines during peak hours as platforms can get crowded.
- For Punggol Waterway Park and Splash @ Kidz Amaze, both are further away and involve a longer walk, so consider using the Punggol LRT or a bus from Punggol Bus Interchange to get closer before walking the remaining distance.
- As this is a terminal station, trains on the North East Line begin and end their journeys here, which can mean heavier passenger volumes in the mornings and evenings on weekdays.
All stations on the North East Line
In order along the line, with Punggol marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| NE1 | HarbourFront | CC / NE |
| NE3 | Outram Park | TE / EW / NE |
| NE4 | Chinatown | DT / NE |
| NE5 | Clarke Quay | None |
| NE6 | Dhoby Ghaut | NS / NE / CC |
| NE7 | Little India | DT / NE |
| NE8 | Farrer Park | None |
| NE9 | Boon Keng | None |
| NE10 | Potong Pasir | None |
| NE11 | Woodleigh | None |
| NE12 | Serangoon | CC / NE |
| NE13 | Kovan | None |
| NE14 | Hougang | None |
| NE15 | Buangkok | None |
| NE16 | Sengkang | NE / STC |
| NE17 | Punggol (you are here) | NE / PTC |
| NE18 | Punggol Coast | None |
Read the full North East Line guide.
Punggol MRT station: common questions
Which line is Punggol MRT station on?
Punggol is on the North East Line and the Punggol LRT. Its station codes are NE17 and PTC.
Is Punggol an interchange station?
Yes. You can change between the North East Line and the Punggol LRT inside the station without leaving the paid area.
What time is the first and last train at Punggol?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Punggol a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. North East Line first train 5:39 AM, last train 11:55 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Punggol MRT station?
Punggol station is surrounded by several useful destinations, including Waterway Point shopping mall and Punggol Bus Interchange at approximately 140 metres away, three food centres within about 190 metres, and Punggol Waterway Park at roughly 540 metres.
Which shopping mall is closest to Punggol MRT station?
Waterway Point is the closest shopping mall, at approximately 140 metres from the station, which is roughly a 2-minute walk.
How far is Punggol Waterway Park from Punggol MRT station?
Punggol Waterway Park is approximately 540 metres from the station in a straight line, which is roughly a 9-minute walk.
How do I get to Punggol 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 Punggol (5 stops). About 15 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 October 2026.
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Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the North East Line and the Punggol LRT 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 Punggol station
Punggol has 4 mapped exits (A to D). 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: closest to Waterway Point (about 79 m from the entrance)
- Exit B: closest to Waterway Point (about 111 m from the entrance)
- Exit C: closest to Punggol Bus Interchange (about 74 m from the entrance)
- Exit D: closest to NTWU Canteen (about 93 m from the entrance)
Bus stops within 250 m of Punggol station
| Bus stop | Stop code | Services | From station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punggol Station/Waterway Point | 65251 | 34, 34A, 39, 381 | 94 m |
| Punggol Station/Interchange | 65259 | 34, 39, 43, 43M, 43e, 118, 381, 384 | 115 m |
| Punggol Interchange | 65009 | 3, 43, 43e, 50, 62, 62A, 82, 83, 83T, 84, 84G, 84W, 85, 118, 118A, 119, 136, 381, 382, 382A, 382G, 382W, 384, 386, 386A | 174 m |
| Opposite Punggol Interchange | 65219 | 117, 117M | 226 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 Punggol station
Step-by-step guides with the exit to use, the walk and the fare:
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MRT routes from Punggol
Step-by-step directions with stops, changes, fare and time: Punggol to Paya Lebar.
Routes to Punggol: Bayfront to Punggol | Changi Airport to Punggol | City Hall to Punggol | HarbourFront to Punggol | Orchard to Punggol | Raffles Place to Punggol | Serangoon to Punggol.
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