Tan Kah Kee MRT Station
Tan Kah Kee is a station on the Downtown Line, carrying the station code DT8. It serves a quiet, largely residential part of the Bukit Timah corridor, an area of low-rise housing, private estates and greenery sitting between the central city and the western suburbs. The station is not an interchange, but the Downtown Line gives passengers a direct rail link through this stretch of Singapore without needing to change trains.
Tan Kah Kee on the Downtown Line map
Tan Kah Kee station at a glance
| Station codes | DT8 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Downtown Line |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 陈嘉庚 |
| Tamil name | டான் கா கீ |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | Downtown Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:30 AM, last train 11:35 PM Full first and last train guide |
See Tan Kah Kee on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
From Tan Kah Kee, the Downtown Line runs towards Sixth Avenue on one side and Botanic Gardens on the other. Botanic Gardens station is an interchange with the Circle Line, so passengers heading for destinations along that line can make a connection there with just one stop. Sixth Avenue, in the other direction, is a non-interchange station serving another residential pocket of the Bukit Timah area.
The surrounding neighbourhood is a calm, tree-lined residential district with a mix of landed housing and low-rise apartments, and the general character of the area is quiet and unhurried. The Bukit Timah area is well known across Singapore for its green surroundings, and the station sits within easy reach of that broader environment. Those looking for the UNESCO-listed Singapore Botanic Gardens can conveniently board one stop away at Botanic Gardens station rather than walking directly from here.
Around Tan Kah Kee station
Tan Kah Kee station sits in a quiet, predominantly residential neighbourhood in the Bukit Timah corridor, surrounded by landed housing and mature greenery. The area is well known for educational institutions, with Hwa Chong Institution and Hwa Chong International School both nearby. Coronation Shopping Plaza and King's Arcade serve local shopping needs, keeping the character of the area low-key and community-oriented.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bougainvillea Park | Park | About 100 m (~2 min walk) | A small neighbourhood park good for a short outdoor break. |
| Coronation Shopping Plaza | Shopping mall | About 380 m (~6 min walk) | A local shopping mall with everyday retail and dining options. |
| Hwa Chong Institution | College | About 390 m (~6 min walk) | A well-known pre-university institution with a large campus. |
| King's Arcade | Shopping mall | About 480 m (~8 min walk) | A neighbourhood mall offering shops and casual dining. |
| Crown Centre | Shopping mall | About 540 m (~9 min walk) | A small commercial centre with retail and food options. |
| Hwa Chong International School | College | About 630 m (~10 min walk) | An international school catering to expatriate and local students. |
| Crawfurd Hospital | Hospital | About 680 m (~11 min walk) | A private hospital providing medical and specialist services. |
| Adam Food Centre | Food centre | About 790 m (~13 min walk) | A local hawker centre popular for affordable cooked food. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Tan Kah Kee 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 Bugis (10 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Bugis to Tan Kah Kee (6 stops). About 16 stops with 1 change. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to Newton (1 stop), then change to the Downtown Line from Newton to Tan Kah Kee (3 stops). About 4 stops with 1 change. |
| From City Hall | Take the North South Line from City Hall to Newton (4 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Newton to Tan Kah Kee (3 stops). About 7 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 Botanic Gardens (3 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Botanic Gardens to Tan Kah Kee (1 stop). About 7 stops with 2 changes. |
| From Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Woodlands to Stevens (8 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Stevens to Tan Kah Kee (2 stops). About 10 stops with 1 change. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Little India (4 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Little India to Tan Kah Kee (4 stops). About 8 stops with 1 change. |
Tips for using Tan Kah Kee station
- Bougainvillea Park and Coronation Shopping Plaza are within a comfortable walk from the station, making them easy to reach on foot.
- Places such as Crawfurd Hospital and Adam Food Centre are further away and may be more comfortably reached by bus rather than on foot.
- This station has no interchange connections, so plan your journey on the Downtown Line and allow extra time if transferring to other lines at nearby interchange stations.
- During school peak hours in the morning and afternoon, the area around Hwa Chong Institution can be busy, so allow a little extra time when walking in that direction.
All stations on the Downtown Line
In order along the line, with Tan Kah Kee marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| DT1 | Bukit Panjang | DT / BP |
| DT2 | Cashew | – |
| DT3 | Hillview | – |
| DT5 | Beauty World | – |
| DT6 | King Albert Park | – |
| DT7 | Sixth Avenue | – |
| DT8 | Tan Kah Kee (you are here) | – |
| DT9 | Botanic Gardens | DT / CC |
| DT10 | Stevens | DT / TE |
| DT11 | Newton | NS / DT |
| DT12 | Little India | DT / NE |
| DT13 | Rochor | – |
| DT14 | Bugis | DT / EW |
| DT15 | Promenade | CC / DT |
| DT16 | Bayfront | CE / DT |
| DT17 | Downtown | – |
| DT18 | Telok Ayer | – |
| DT19 | Chinatown | DT / NE |
| DT20 | Fort Canning | – |
| DT21 | Bencoolen | – |
| DT22 | Jalan Besar | – |
| DT23 | Bendemeer | – |
| DT24 | Geylang Bahru | – |
| DT25 | Mattar | – |
| DT26 | MacPherson | CC / DT |
| DT27 | Ubi | – |
| DT28 | Kaki Bukit | – |
| DT29 | Bedok North | – |
| DT30 | Bedok Reservoir | – |
| DT31 | Tampines West | – |
| DT32 | Tampines | EW / DT |
| DT33 | Tampines East | – |
| DT34 | Upper Changi | – |
| DT35 | Expo | DT / CG |
Read the full Downtown Line guide.
Tan Kah Kee station: common questions
Which line is Tan Kah Kee MRT station on?
Tan Kah Kee is on the Downtown Line. Its station code is DT8.
Is Tan Kah Kee an interchange station?
No. Tan Kah Kee is served by the Downtown Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What time is the first and last train at Tan Kah Kee?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Tan Kah Kee a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Downtown Line first train 5:30 AM, last train 11:35 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Tan Kah Kee MRT station?
Nearby places include Bougainvillea Park, Coronation Shopping Plaza, Hwa Chong Institution, King's Arcade, Crown Centre, Hwa Chong International School, Crawfurd Hospital, and Adam Food Centre, all within approximately 800 metres of the station.
Which shopping mall is closest to Tan Kah Kee station?
Coronation Shopping Plaza is the closest mall, at approximately 380 metres straight-line distance, or roughly a 6-minute walk.
How far is Adam Food Centre from Tan Kah Kee station?
Adam Food Centre is approximately 790 metres away in a straight line, which is roughly a 13-minute walk, so visitors may prefer to take a bus.
How do I get to Tan Kah Kee from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Bugis (10 stops), then change to the Downtown Line from Bugis to Tan Kah Kee (6 stops). About 16 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.
Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on 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.