Tanah Merah MRT Station
Tanah Merah is a Mass Rapid Transit station on the East West Line, carrying the station code EW4. It sits within a largely residential part of eastern Singapore, serving the surrounding housing estates and providing rail access for commuters living in this quieter corner of the city. The station is a single-line stop with no interchange to other MRT lines.
Tanah Merah on the East West Line map
Tanah Merah station at a glance
| Station codes | EW4 |
|---|---|
| Lines | East West Line |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 丹那美拉 |
| Tamil name | தானா மேரா |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | East West Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:19 AM, last train 11:23 PM Full first and last train guide |
See Tanah Merah on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Travelling from Tanah Merah, you can head west along the East West Line towards Simei, and from there continue toward the city centre. Heading east takes you to Bedok, a larger station with more surrounding amenities. Neither Simei nor Bedok offers an interchange to another MRT line, so passengers needing to switch lines would have to continue further along the East West Line to reach an interchange station.
The area around Tanah Merah station is primarily made up of HDB residential blocks, with the everyday amenities typical of a Singapore housing estate within walking distance. There are neighbourhood shops, food options, and local facilities serving the surrounding community. It is a quiet, lived-in part of eastern Singapore rather than a destination for tourism or major commercial activity, making it a station used mainly by residents of the local area.
Around Tanah Merah station
Tanah Merah MRT station sits within a predominantly residential neighbourhood of HDB estates and low-rise housing. The surrounding area is quiet and green, with parks such as Bedok Terrace Playground and Bedok Rise Park providing recreational space for residents. A wet market, a stadium, and a Buddhist temple are among the community facilities within walking distance.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedok Terrace Playground | Park | About 210 m (~3 min walk) | A local playground suitable for children and a casual outdoor visit. |
| Bedok Rise Park | Park | About 310 m (~5 min walk) | A neighbourhood park good for a relaxed walk or light exercise. |
| Bedok Rise Playground | Park | About 360 m (~6 min walk) | A smaller park with playground facilities for families and children. |
| Palelai Buddhist Temple | Place of worship | About 450 m (~7 min walk) | A Buddhist temple for worship, reflection, and learning about the faith. |
| Study Corner | Library | About 630 m (~10 min walk) | A community study space suitable for reading and quiet study sessions. |
| Bedok 58 Wet.Market | Market / hawker centre | About 690 m (~11 min walk) | A wet market and hawker centre for fresh produce and local food. |
| Bedok Stadium | Stadium | About 810 m (~13 min walk) | A public stadium suitable for sports, exercise, and community events. |
| Airfield Restaurant | Food centre | About 820 m (~13 min walk) | A food centre located near the old Changi Airfield area. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Tanah Merah 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 Tanah Merah (2 stops). About 2 stops, no changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the North South Line from Orchard to City Hall (3 stops), then change to the East West Line from City Hall to Tanah Merah (9 stops). About 12 stops with 1 change. |
| From City Hall | Take the East West Line from City Hall to Tanah Merah (9 stops). About 9 stops, no changes. |
| From Jurong East | Take the East West Line from Jurong East to Tanah Merah (20 stops). About 20 stops, no changes. |
| From Woodlands | Take the North South Line from Woodlands to Bishan (8 stops), then change to the Circle Line from Bishan to Paya Lebar (6 stops), then change to the East West Line from Paya Lebar to Tanah Merah (4 stops). About 18 stops with 2 changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the North East Line from HarbourFront to Dhoby Ghaut (3 stops), then change to the North South Line from Dhoby Ghaut to City Hall (1 stop), then change to the East West Line from City Hall to Tanah Merah (9 stops). About 13 stops with 2 changes. |
Tips for using Tanah Merah station
- Bedok Terrace Playground, Bedok Rise Park, and Bedok Rise Playground are all within a short walk of the station, so they are easy to reach on foot.
- Bedok Stadium and Airfield Restaurant are roughly 13 minutes away on foot, so allow extra time or consider taking a bus for a more comfortable journey.
- Tanah Merah is also an interchange point for trains towards Changi Airport, so check the platform direction carefully before boarding.
- During morning and evening peak hours the station can be busier than usual, so allow extra time if you are making onward connections.
All stations on the East West Line
In order along the line, with Tanah Merah marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| EW1 | Pasir Ris | – |
| EW2 | Tampines | EW / DT |
| EW3 | Simei | – |
| EW4 | Tanah Merah (you are here) | – |
| EW5 | Bedok | – |
| EW6 | Kembangan | – |
| EW7 | Eunos | – |
| EW8 | Paya Lebar | CC / EW |
| EW9 | Aljunied | – |
| EW10 | Kallang | – |
| EW11 | Lavender | – |
| EW12 | Bugis | DT / EW |
| EW13 | City Hall | EW / NS |
| EW14 | Raffles Place | NS / EW |
| EW15 | Tanjong Pagar | – |
| EW16 | Outram Park | TE / EW |
| EW17 | Tiong Bahru | – |
| EW18 | Redhill | – |
| EW19 | Queenstown | – |
| EW20 | Commonwealth | – |
| EW21 | Buona Vista | EW / CC |
| EW22 | Dover | – |
| EW23 | Clementi | – |
| EW24 | Jurong East | EW / NS |
| EW25 | Chinese Garden | – |
| EW26 | Lakeside | – |
| EW27 | Boon Lay | – |
| EW28 | Pioneer | – |
| EW29 | Joo Koon | – |
| EW30 | Gul Circle | – |
| EW31 | Tuas Crescent | – |
| EW32 | Tuas West Road | – |
| EW33 | Tuas Link | – |
Read the full East West Line guide.
Tanah Merah station: common questions
Which line is Tanah Merah MRT station on?
Tanah Merah is on the East West Line. Its station code is EW4.
Is Tanah Merah an interchange station?
No. Tanah Merah is served by the East West Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What time is the first and last train at Tanah Merah?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Tanah Merah a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. East West Line first train 5:19 AM, last train 11:23 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Tanah Merah MRT station?
Nearby places include Bedok Terrace Playground, Bedok Rise Park, Palelai Buddhist Temple, a community study corner, Bedok 58 Wet Market, and Bedok Stadium, all within approximately 810 metres of the station.
Where is the closest food or market option to Tanah Merah station?
Bedok 58 Wet Market is the closest market and hawker centre, at approximately 690 metres from the station, or roughly an 11-minute walk.
How far is Bedok Stadium from Tanah Merah MRT station?
Bedok Stadium is approximately 810 metres from Tanah Merah station, which is roughly a 13-minute walk.
How do I get to Tanah Merah from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Tanah Merah (2 stops). About 2 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 September 2026.
News and guides mentioning Tanah Merah
- Cross Island Line: Everything You Need To Know (2026) 11 Aug 2026
- Greater Southern Waterfront: MRT Access & Freehold Top Buyer Priorities 27 Jul 2026
- Singapore MRT Operating Hours: First Train, Last Train, and Peak Hours Explained 16 May 2026
- The Ultimate Singapore 3-Day Itinerary Using Only the MRT 6 May 2026
Plan the rest of the trip
Every station on the East West 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.