Sam Kee LRT Station
Sam Kee station (PW1) is a stop on the Punggol LRT West Loop, serving the Punggol new town in the north-east of Singapore. It is a light rail station and not an interchange, forming part of the automated loop that connects residents within Punggol to the main Punggol MRT station on the North East Line. The station primarily serves a residential area made up of public housing estates built and managed by the Housing and Development Board.
Sam Kee on the Punggol LRT (West Loop) map
Sam Kee station at a glance
| Station codes | PW1 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Punggol LRT (West Loop) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 三记 |
| Tamil name | சாம் கீ |
| Next stations |
See Sam Kee on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
From Sam Kee, you can travel along the Punggol LRT West Loop to reach the rest of the Punggol new town network. The neighbouring station along the loop is Teck Lee. To connect to the broader MRT network, you would need to continue along the West Loop to Punggol station, where you can board the North East Line for destinations across Singapore such as Dhoby Ghaut, Outram Park, and HarbourFront.
The area around Sam Kee station is a quiet, largely residential neighbourhood characterised by HDB blocks, open green spaces, and the everyday amenities that typically accompany public housing estates in Singapore, including void deck facilities and nearby neighbourhood shops. There are no major standalone landmarks immediately adjacent to the station, but the general surroundings offer a calm, low-rise residential environment typical of newer parts of Punggol.
Around Sam Kee station
Sam Kee station sits within the Punggol new town, a largely residential area alongside an extensive waterway and park setting. The station is immediately adjacent to Punggol Waterway Park and is within a short walk of community facilities including One Punggol Community Club and Punggol Regional Library. Waterway Point shopping mall is also reachable on foot, making this a well-served neighbourhood for residents and visitors alike.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punggol Waterway Park | Park | About 30 m (~1 min walk) | Visit for walking, jogging, cycling and enjoying the scenic waterway. |
| Punggol Regional Library | Library | About 100 m (~2 min walk) | Borrow books, study or attend community programmes at this public library. |
| One Punggol Community Club | Community club | About 100 m (~2 min walk) | Join community events, classes and activities at this neighbourhood club. |
| Splash @ Kidz Amaze | Water park | About 160 m (~3 min walk) | Bring children for water play and recreational fun at this family attraction. |
| One Punggol Hawker Centre | Food centre | About 170 m (~3 min walk) | Grab a wide variety of local cooked food at this modern hawker centre. |
| Encik Tan | Food centre | About 450 m (~7 min walk) | Head here for a range of food and beverage options in a casual setting. |
| Cookhouse | Food centre | About 460 m (~7 min walk) | Visit for cooked meals and refreshments in a relaxed dining environment. |
| Waterway Point | Shopping mall | About 470 m (~8 min walk) | Shop, dine and catch a film at this large mall beside the waterway. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Sam Kee 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 Sam Kee (1 stop). About 16 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 Sam Kee (1 stop). About 14 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 Sam Kee (1 stop). About 13 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 Sam Kee (1 stop). About 17 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 Sam Kee (1 stop). About 16 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 Sam Kee (1 stop). About 16 stops with 1 change. |
Tips for using Sam Kee station
- Punggol Waterway Park is immediately beside the station, so no extra travel time is needed to reach it.
- One Punggol Hawker Centre, Punggol Regional Library and One Punggol Community Club are all within a few minutes on foot, making them easy to combine in one trip.
- Waterway Point is roughly an eight-minute walk away, but during wet weather or peak hours you may prefer to ride one stop on the Punggol LRT to reach it more quickly.
- The Punggol LRT West Loop operates as a one-way loop, so check the direction of travel at the station to ensure you are heading the right way around the loop.
All stations on the Punggol LRT (West Loop)
In order along the line, with Sam Kee marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| PW1 | Sam Kee (you are here) | None |
| PW2 | Teck Lee | None |
| PW3 | Punggol Point | None |
| PW4 | Samudera | None |
| PW5 | Nibong | None |
| PW6 | Sumang | None |
| PW7 | Soo Teck | None |
Read the full Punggol LRT (West Loop) guide.
Sam Kee station: common questions
Which line is Sam Kee LRT station on?
Sam Kee is on the Punggol LRT (West Loop). Its station code is PW1.
Is Sam Kee an interchange station?
No. Sam Kee is served by the Punggol LRT (West Loop) only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What is near Sam Kee LRT station?
Sam Kee station is close to Punggol Waterway Park, Punggol Regional Library, One Punggol Community Club, Splash @ Kidz Amaze and One Punggol Hawker Centre, all within approximately three minutes on foot. Waterway Point shopping mall is also reachable with a walk of roughly eight minutes.
Which food centre is closest to Sam Kee station?
One Punggol Hawker Centre is the closest food centre, at approximately 170 metres from the station, which is roughly a three-minute walk.
How far is Waterway Point from Sam Kee station?
Waterway Point is approximately 470 metres from Sam Kee station in a straight line, which is roughly an eight-minute walk.
How do I get to Sam Kee 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 Sam Kee (1 stop). About 16 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.