Tanjong Rhu MRT Station
Tanjong Rhu MRT station is an underground stop on the Thomson-East Coast Line, identified by the station code TE23. It is located in Kallang, at the junction where Tanjong Rhu Road meets Tanjong Rhu Place, and it is close to the Tanjong Rhu Lookout Tower and The Kallang.
Tanjong Rhu on the Thomson East Coast Line map
Tanjong Rhu MRT station at a glance
| Station codes | TE23 |
|---|---|
| Lines | Thomson East Coast Line |
| Line colour | Brown line (Thomson East Coast Line) |
| Interchange | No, single line station |
| Chinese name | 丹戎禺 |
| Tamil name | தஞ்சோங் ரூ |
| Opened | 23 June 2024 (2 years ago) |
| Operator | SMRT Trains |
| Station type | Underground |
| Platforms | 2 (2 side platforms) |
| Address | 2 Tanjong Rhu Place, Singapore 436488 |
| Next stations | |
| Train times | Thomson East Coast Line: first train leaves the terminus at 5:36 AM, last train 11:42 PM Full first and last train guide |
Opening date, operator and ridership figures are LTA data as recorded on Wikipedia.
See Tanjong Rhu on the map. The interactive map opens with this station highlighted, so you can trace the route from where you are.
Most of the people using the station live in the private housing around it. Condominiums such as Water Place, Pebble Bay, Casuarina Cove, Camelot By-The-Water, Tanjong Ria, Parkshore and Sanctuary Green all lie within its catchment. The station also attracts visitors heading to the Singapore Sports Hub, which can be reached on foot across the Tanjong Rhu Footbridge. This makes it a practical choice on concert and match days as well as for daily commuting.
History of Tanjong Rhu MRT station
The Land Transport Authority first named the station in August 2014 as part of the fourth stage of the Thomson-East Coast Line. Completion was originally planned for 2023 but slipped by a year because of restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, and passenger service began on 23 June 2024. The site is on reclaimed land. One section of tunnel towards Katong Park passes just 37 cm above the Kallang Paya Lebar Expressway tunnel, which is a remarkably tight gap for two major pieces of transport infrastructure.
Inside Tanjong Rhu MRT station
The station has two levels and sits 15.3 metres below ground. It uses side platforms rather than a single island platform, so check the signs to make sure you are on the correct side for your direction of travel. The interior is finished in grey, white and brown, and hybrid cooling fans on the platforms help keep the air moving. Tanjong Rhu MRT station is also a designated Civil Defence shelter. Look out for Telinga Ekologi Kita by Bani Haykal, an Art-in-Transit work whose title means “Our Ecology’s Ears”. Its honeycomb and circular acoustic panels draw on an abandoned British plan to use acoustic mirrors in Singapore to detect enemy aircraft.
For visitors, Tanjong Rhu MRT station is a convenient base for sport and leisure in the area. The Singapore Indoor Stadium is roughly a 7 minute walk away, and the Singapore Sports Museum is about the same distance. If you want open space by the sea, East Coast Park (Zone A) can be reached in around 9 minutes on foot. For a meal or some shopping, the My Kampung food centre is a similar walk, while Leisure Park Kallang takes about 11 minutes. Residents also benefit from the Sports Hub Library and the TOUCH Youth community club, both within a 10 minute walk of the station.
Around Tanjong Rhu MRT station
Tanjong Rhu station sits in a mixed neighbourhood defined largely by sports and recreational facilities, with the Singapore Indoor Stadium and Singapore Sports Hub precinct forming the dominant landmark nearby. The area also borders East Coast Park, giving it a leisure and outdoor character. Residential development is present in the surrounding streets, though commercial activity is modest outside the Sports Hub cluster.
| Place | Type | Distance | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Indoor Stadium | Stadium | About 420 m (~7 min walk) | Visit for concerts, major sporting events and indoor arena entertainment. |
| Singapore Sports Museum | Museum | About 460 m (~7 min walk) | Explore Singapore's sporting heritage and athletics history through exhibits. |
| Sports Hub Library | Library | About 530 m (~9 min walk) | Borrow books or study in a library located within the Sports Hub precinct. |
| East Coast Park (Zone A) | Park | About 530 m (~9 min walk) | Enjoy seaside walks, cycling and outdoor recreational activities by the coast. |
| My Kampung | Food centre | About 570 m (~9 min walk) | Find local cooked food and casual dining options at this food centre. |
| TOUCH Youth | Community club | About 630 m (~10 min walk) | Access youth community programmes and social services offered at this centre. |
| Yum Yum | Food centre | About 630 m (~10 min walk) | Grab a casual meal or snack at this neighbourhood food centre. |
| Leisure Park Kallang | Shopping mall | About 660 m (~11 min walk) | Browse shops, catch a film or enjoy leisure activities at this mall. |
Places and straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Actual walking routes may be longer.
How to get to Tanjong Rhu 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 Raffles Place (12 stops), then change to the North South Line from Raffles Place to Marina Bay (1 stop), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Marina Bay to Tanjong Rhu (2 stops). About 15 stops with 2 changes. |
|---|---|
| From Orchard | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Orchard to Tanjong Rhu (8 stops). About 8 stops, no changes. |
| From City Hall | Take the North South Line from City Hall to Marina Bay (2 stops), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Marina Bay to Tanjong Rhu (2 stops). About 4 stops with 1 change. |
| From Jurong East | Take the East West Line from Jurong East to Outram Park (8 stops), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Outram Park to Tanjong Rhu (5 stops). About 13 stops with 1 change. |
| From Woodlands | Take the Thomson East Coast Line from Woodlands to Tanjong Rhu (19 stops). About 19 stops, no changes. |
| From HarbourFront | Take the Circle Line from HarbourFront to Marina Bay (4 stops), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Marina Bay to Tanjong Rhu (2 stops). About 6 stops with 1 change. |
Fares from Tanjong Rhu MRT station
A trip from Tanjong Rhu to Changi Airport (about 25 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 Tanjong Rhu 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 25 km, 15 stops | S$2.42 | S$1.92 | S$2.55 |
| Orchard | about 9 km, 8 stops | S$1.82 | S$1.32 | S$1.95 |
| City Hall | about 6 km, 4 stops | S$1.59 | S$1.09 | S$1.72 |
| Raffles Place | about 5 km, 3 stops | S$1.49 | S$0.99 | S$1.62 |
| Jurong East | about 20 km, 13 stops | S$2.27 | S$1.77 | S$2.40 |
| Woodlands | about 30 km, 19 stops | S$2.46 | S$1.96 | S$2.59 |
| HarbourFront | about 9 km, 6 stops | S$1.82 | S$1.32 | S$1.95 |
| Marina Bay | about 4 km, 2 stops | S$1.38 | S$0.88 | S$1.51 |
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 Tanjong Rhu MRT station
- The Singapore Indoor Stadium and Singapore Sports Museum are the closest destinations, both reachable in roughly seven minutes on foot, making them practical without additional transport.
- East Coast Park is approximately nine minutes away on foot, but the park is large, so allow extra time depending on which part of the park you intend to visit.
- Leisure Park Kallang is the furthest verified destination at around eleven minutes on foot, so consider using public buses if you prefer a shorter walk, especially in hot weather.
- On event days at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, expect higher passenger volumes at the station and allow extra travel time when planning your journey.
All stations on the Thomson East Coast Line
In order along the line, with Tanjong Rhu marked. Stations with their own guide are linked.
| Code | Station | Interchange |
|---|---|---|
| TE1 | Woodlands North | None |
| TE2 | Woodlands | NS / TE |
| TE3 | Woodlands South | None |
| TE4 | Springleaf | None |
| TE5 | Lentor | None |
| TE6 | Mayflower | None |
| TE7 | Bright Hill | None |
| TE8 | Upper Thomson | None |
| TE9 | Caldecott | CC / TE |
| TE11 | Stevens | DT / TE |
| TE12 | Napier | None |
| TE13 | Orchard Boulevard | None |
| TE14 | Orchard | TE / NS |
| TE15 | Great World | None |
| TE16 | Havelock | None |
| TE17 | Outram Park | TE / EW / NE |
| TE18 | Maxwell | None |
| TE19 | Shenton Way | None |
| TE20 | Marina Bay | CE / TE / NS |
| TE22 | Gardens by the Bay | None |
| TE23 | Tanjong Rhu (you are here) | None |
| TE24 | Katong Park | None |
| TE25 | Tanjong Katong | None |
| TE26 | Marine Parade | None |
| TE27 | Marine Terrace | None |
| TE28 | Siglap | None |
| TE29 | Bayshore | None |
Read the full Thomson East Coast Line guide.
Tanjong Rhu MRT station: common questions
Which line is Tanjong Rhu MRT station on?
Tanjong Rhu is on the Thomson East Coast Line. Its station code is TE23.
Is Tanjong Rhu an interchange station?
No. Tanjong Rhu is served by the Thomson East Coast Line only. The nearest interchange is shown in the next stations row above.
What time is the first and last train at Tanjong Rhu?
Times below are for the first and last train leaving the line terminus; trains reach Tanjong Rhu a few minutes later depending on its position on the line. Thomson East Coast Line first train 5:36 AM, last train 11:42 PM. Check the operator for holiday changes.
What is near Tanjong Rhu MRT station?
The area around Tanjong Rhu station includes the Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore Sports Museum, Sports Hub Library, East Coast Park, food centres at My Kampung and Yum Yum, TOUCH Youth community club, and Leisure Park Kallang, all within an approximate eleven-minute walk.
Which shopping mall is closest to Tanjong Rhu station?
Leisure Park Kallang is the nearest verified shopping mall, approximately 660 metres away, which is roughly an eleven-minute walk from the station.
How far is East Coast Park from Tanjong Rhu station?
East Coast Park (Zone A) is approximately 530 metres from Tanjong Rhu station, which is roughly a nine-minute walk, though distances within the park itself will vary.
How do I get to Tanjong Rhu from Changi Airport by MRT?
Take the East West Line from Changi Airport to Raffles Place (12 stops), then change to the North South Line from Raffles Place to Marina Bay (1 stop), then change to the Thomson East Coast Line from Marina Bay to Tanjong Rhu (2 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 Thomson-East Coast 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.
Exits and buses at Tanjong Rhu station
Tanjong Rhu has 2 mapped exits (1 to 2). The numbers 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 1
- Exit 2
Bus stops within 250 m of Tanjong Rhu station
| Bus stop | Stop code | Services | From station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanjong Rhu Station Exit 1 | 90049 | 11, 158, 158A | 30 m |
| Tanjong Rhu Station Exit 2 | 90041 | 11, 158, 158A | 34 m |
| Pebble Bay | 90021 | 11, 158, 158A | 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.
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