Tampines MRT Station

Tampines MRT station stands in Tampines town centre in eastern Singapore, beside Tampines Avenue 4, Tampines Central 4 and Tampines Central 5. It is an interchange on two lines: the East West Line, where it carries the code EW2, and the Downtown Line, where it is DT32. The East West Line platforms are elevated, under the segmented dome-shaped roof found on several other raised stations in the east. The Downtown Line station is a separate building with no paid link to the older one, so passengers changing lines leave through the fare gates of one station before entering the other.

Tampines on the East West Line map

Tampines MRT station at a glance

Opening date, operator and ridership figures are LTA data as recorded on Wikipedia.

The station mainly serves people who live in Tampines and nearby Pasir Ris, many of whom use it to travel to work in the city. It is also busy with shoppers heading to the three large malls around it and with passengers transferring to buses at the Tampines and Tampines Concourse bus interchanges, both close to the station.

History of Tampines MRT station

The East West Line platforms opened on 16 December 1989, when the line was extended east to Pasir Ris, and residents welcomed the prospect of shorter journeys to their workplaces. Early plans for the network had proposed two separate stops here, called Tampines North and Tampines South, with the northern one as the end of the line. The Downtown Line platforms followed on 21 October 2017 as part of the line’s third stage, and the public could look around them at an open house a week earlier.

Inside Tampines MRT station

In 2002, Tampines MRT station was one of the first five stations on the network to be fitted with lifts, ramps and toilets for wheelchair users. The East West Line platforms have half-height screen doors, and in 2012 this became the first MRT station to have large, slow-turning ceiling fans installed above its platforms to improve air flow. Cyclists can use the sheltered bicycle parking added in 2009. On the Downtown Line side, look out for The Big Round & The Tall Long, an artwork by Studio Juju created for the network’s Art-in-Transit programme.

Most people use Tampines MRT station for shopping, food and bus connections, as almost everything is within a few minutes on foot:

• Tampines Interchange, about a minute’s walk away, for bus connections across the east.
• Tampines 1, Tampines Mall and Century Square, three shopping malls all within about 3 minutes of the station.
• Hawkers’ Street, a food centre roughly 2 minutes away, for an affordable meal.
• Our Tampines Gallery, a museum about the town around 6 minutes’ walk away.

Around Tampines MRT station

Tampines MRT station sits at the heart of one of Singapore's largest new towns, surrounded by a dense mix of retail, dining and residential activity. The area is well served by shopping malls including Tampines 1 and Century Square, alongside numerous food centres catering to the local community. Public transport connections are strong, with Tampines Interchange located just beside the station.

Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.

How to get to Tampines by MRT

Worked out from the network map. Stop counts are station to station and do not include walking or waiting time.

Fares from Tampines MRT station

A trip from Tampines to Changi Airport (about 10 km) costs S$1.90 on an adult SimplyGo or EZ-Link card. Fares are charged by distance, so the table below shows the estimated adult card fare from Tampines 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.

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 Tampines MRT station

• Tampines Interchange is only a short walk from the station, making onward bus connections straightforward for destinations beyond walking distance.
• The three shopping malls nearest the station are all within roughly a 3-minute walk, so it is easy to visit more than one in a single trip.
• This station serves both the East West Line and the Downtown Line, so check which line your journey requires before passing through the fare gates.
• The area can get very busy during weekend afternoons and public holidays, so allow extra time when travelling to or from the station at peak periods.

All stations on the East West Line

In order along the line, with Tampines marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.

Read the full East West Line guide.

All stations on the Downtown Line

In order along the line, with Tampines marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.

Read the full Downtown Line guide.

Tampines MRT station: common questions

Which line is Tampines MRT station on?

Tampines is on the East West Line and the Downtown Line. Its station codes are EW2 and DT32.

Is Tampines an interchange station?

Yes. You can change between the East West Line and the Downtown Line inside the station without leaving the paid area.

What time is the first and last train at Tampines?

Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Tampines a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. East West Line first train 5:19 AM, last train 11:23 PM. Downtown Line first train 5:30 AM, last train 11:40 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.

What is near Tampines MRT station?

Tampines MRT station is surrounded by several shopping malls, food centres and a bus interchange. Nearby options include Tampines 1, Tampines Mall, Century Square, Hawkers' Street, Malaysia Boleh and Our Tampines Gallery, all within approximately 400 metres.

Which mall or food centre is closest to Tampines MRT station?

Tampines 1 is the closest shopping mall, at approximately 100 metres from the station, while Hawkers' Street is the nearest food centre at approximately 120 metres, both roughly a 2-minute walk.

How far is Our Tampines Gallery from Tampines MRT station?

Our Tampines Gallery is approximately 390 metres from the station, which is roughly a 6-minute walk.

How do I get to Tampines from Changi Airport by MRT?

Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Tampines (4 stops). About 4 stops, no 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.

News and guides mentioning Tampines

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• MRT shopping malls: Direct station connections in Singapore 6 Nov 2026
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Plan the rest of the trip

Every station on the East West Line and the Downtown 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.

Hungry? See food near Tampines MRT: hawker centres, food courts and cafes with walking times.