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North East Line Stations MRT Singapore Guide 101

Traveloka Team

09 May 2024 - 5 min read

North East Line (NEL), the shortest line of Singapore MRT with purple as the color symbol on the official map. This line starts from HarbourFront Station in southern Singapore to Punggol Station in the northeast, so it’s easier for you if you want to explore North East Singapore.

There’s no reason not to start your Singapore journey by MRT. There are so many tourist attractions and landmarks near the NEL line that you can put into your bucket list. Here are the things you need to write down about North East Line stations and the attractions.

Get to Know More About North East Line

Public transportation stations always have extraordinary services and facilities to make the users feel comfortable. Every station on the North East Line has a passenger service centre (PSC) to help passengers when they need some. On top of that, every station is equipped with escalators, lifts, comfortable seats, and wheelchair-friendly facilities.

Ticketing Information

All MRT Singapore line costs start from $1.40 for adults. Passengers can purchase a ticket from the ticket machine at every station. There are two types of tickets, such as Stored Value Cards and Singapore Tourist Passes. The Stored Value Cards is a contactless ticket that’s basically for permanent residents. While temporary visitors can use Singapore Tourist Passes.

North East Line Stations

As not as many as other lines, the North East Line of MRT Singapore has 16 stations in total. It begins from HarbourFront, a station that is linked to the Circle line interchange. Not only HarbourFront station has interchanges, Outram Park, Chinatown, Dhoby Ghaut, Little India, Serangoon, Hougang, Sengkang, and Punggol as well.

HarbourFront: NE1, CC29 station code

Outram Park: NE3, EW16, TE17 station code

Chinatown: NE4, DT19 station code

Clarke Quay: NE5 station code

Dhoby Ghaut: NE6, NS24, CC1 station code

Little India: NE7, DT12 station code

Farrer Park: NE8 station code

Boon Keng: NE9 station code

Potong Pasir: NE10 station code

Woodleigh: NE11 station code

Serangoon: NE12, CC13 station code

Kovan: NE13 station code

Hougang: NE14, CR8 station code

Buangkok: NE15 station code

Sengkang: NE16, STC station code

Punggol: NE17, PTC, CP4 station code

Punggol Coast: NE18 station code

Fist and Last Train

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1. HarbourFront

First train: 5:49am (towards Punggol Station)

Last train: 11:56pm (towards Punggol Station)

2. Outram Park

First train: 5:48am (towards Punggol Station)

Last train: 11:59pm (towards Punggol Station)

First train: 6:12am (towards HarbourFront Station)

Last train: 11:58pm (towards HarbourFront Station)

3. Chinatown

First train: 5:50am (towards Punggol Station)

Last train: 12:01pm (towards Punggol Station)

First train: 6:10am (towards HarbourFront Station)

Last train: 11:56pm (towards HarbourFront Station)

4. Clarke Quay

First train: 5:51am (towards Punggol Station)

Last train: 12:03pm (towards Punggol Station)

First train: 6:08am (towards HarbourFront Station)

Last train: 11:54pm (towards HarbourFront Station)

5. Dhoby Ghaut

First train: 5:54am (towards Punggol Station)

Last train: 12:05pm (towards Punggol Station)

First train: 6:06am (towards HarbourFront Station)

Last train: 11:52pm (towards HarbourFront Station)

6. Little India

First train: 5:56am (towards Punggol Station)

Last train: 12:07 pm (towards Punggol Station)

First train: 6:04am (towards HarbourFront Station)

Last train: 11:50pm (towards HarbourFront Station)

7. Farrer Park

First train: 5:58am (towards Punggol Station)

Last train: 12:09pm (towards Punggol Station)

First train: 6:04am (towards HarbourFront Station)

Last train: 11:50pm (towards HarbourFront Station)

8. Boon Keng

First train: 6:00am (towards Punggol Station)

Last train: 12:11pm (towards Punggol Station)

First train: 6:00am (towards HarbourFront Station)

Last train: 11:46pm (towards HarbourFront Station)

9. Potong Pasir

First train: 6:02am (towards Punggol Station)

Last train: 12:13pm (towards Punggol Station)

First train: 5:58am ((towards HarbourFront Station)

Last train: 11:44pm (towards HarbourFront Station)

10. Woodleigh

First train: 6:04am (towards Punggol Station)

Last train: 12:15pm (towards Punggol Station)

First train: 5:56am (towards HarbourFront Station)

Last train: 11:42pm (towards HarbourFront Station)

11. Serangoon

First train: 6:06am (towards Punggol Station)

Last train: 12:18pm (towards Punggol Station)

First train: 5:53am (towards HarbourFront Station)

Last train: 11:40pm (towards HarbourFront Station)

12. Kovan

First train: 6:09am (towards Punggol Station)

Last train: 12:20pm (towards Punggol Station)

First train: 5:51am (towards HarbourFront Station)

Last train: 11:37pm (towards HarbourFront Station)

13. Hougang

First train: 6:11am (towards Punggol Station)

Last train: 12:23pm (towards Punggol Station)

First train: 5:48am (towards HarbourFront Station)

Last train: 11:34pm (towards HarbourFront Station)

14. Buangkok

First train: 6:14am (towards Punggol Station)

Last train: 12:25pm (towards Punggol Station)

First train: 5:46am (towards HarbourFront Station)

Last train: 11:32pm (towards HarbourFront Station)

15. Sengkang

First train: 6:16am (towards Punggol Station)

Last train: 12:27pm (towards Punggol Station)

First train: 5:44am (towards HarbourFront Station)

Last train: 11:30pm (towards HarbourFront Station)

16. Punggol

First train: 5:42am (towards HarbourFront Station)

Last train: 11:28pm (towards HarbourFront Station)

Tourist Attractions and Landmarks Near Each Station

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1. HarbourFront

Keppel Bay: a fancy dining with an amazing sea view that’s located on the Southern islands of Singapore.

Vivo Centre: a shopping mall that has so many stores, located at 1 HarbourFront walk.

2. Outram Park

Outram Park: an authentic area located in the Center Region of the island. It has a variety of local culture, food, and more.

Singapore City Gallery: an art and history exhibit.

3. Chinatown

Chinatown Heritage Centre: a cultural and heritage exhibit located at 48 Pagoda Street, Singapore.

Thian Hock Keng Temple: one of the oldest Hokkien temple in Singapore located at 158 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore.

Mohamed Ali Lane Murals: a mural place painted by Yip Yew Chong.

Cheong Jewelry: a jewelry souvenir shop located at 339 New Bridge Road, Singapore.

4. Clarke Quay

Cafe Iguana: a place for food and drinks, such as margaritas to refresh your minds.

Slingshot: a thrill ride place to challenge your adrenaline.

Singapore River Cruise: travel around the river with a bumboat.

5. Dhoby Ghaut

National Museum of Singapore: a historic place for history lovers. Only takes four minutes from Dhoby Ghaut MRT station.

Plaza Singapura: a shopping mall located at 68 Orchard Road Plaza Singapura.

Istana Park: a small park that has greenery located at 68 Orchard Road Plaza Singapura.

The Cathay Gallery: an art gallery located at 2 Handy Road The Cathay.

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6. Little India

Sri Veeramakaliamman: a historic temple for you to learn about Hindu with your loved ones.

Mustafa: a 24 hour shopping centre in Singapore. From clothes, shoes, perfume, to snacks, it has almost everything.

7. Farrer Park

City Square Mall: a family-friendly mall in Singapore. You can spend your fun time with your kids here. Located in Kallang, Singapore.

8. Boon Keng

Sri Sivan Temple: a Hindu temple in Singapore that’s dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Art Porters Gallery: an art gallery that has several types of art.

Kallang Wave Mall: a shopping mall for your needs.

9. Potong Pasir

The Poiz Centre: a shopping mall that has a wide range of shops. A five minute walk from Potong Pasir MRT station.

Kallang River: a stunning river in Potong Pasir.

10. Woodleigh

Wimbly Lu: a vintage cafe in Jalan Riang. It offers cute desserts, such as chocolate, ice cream, and more.

Cafe Football Singapore: a sport cafe that offers a park with several types of sport facilities.

11. Serangoon

NEX: a mall that’s specifically located in 23 Serangoon Central, Serangoon, Singapore. It offers various dining options.

12. Kovan

Siam Disco: a party club that has a karaoke event at night. Located at 211 Geylang Road.

The Intan: an unusual museum that’s owned by Mr. Alvin Yapp. Located at 69 Joo Chiat Terrace

13. Hougang

Japanese Cemetery Park: a beautiful park where you can stroll around. Located at 22 Chuan Hoe Avenue.

Masjid Haji Yusoff: the oldest mosque in Hougang. Located at 2 Hillside Dr, Singapore.

Church of The Nativity of The Blessed Virgin Mary: a church, as well as a national monument in Hougang. Located at 1259 Upper Serangoon Rd, Singapore.

14. Buangkok

Buangkok Sports Park: a fitness and recreational area with its facilities that you can use.

Kampong Lorong Buangkok: a old school housing. It’s a quiet neighborhood located at 7 Lorong Buangkok.

15. Sengkang

Sengkang Swimming Complex: a family-friendly waterpark that’s built for Singapore weather. Located at 57 Anchorvale Road.

Sengkang Sculpture Park: a whale theme playground to have fun. Located at Compassvale Street, Sengkang

16. Punggol

Waterway Point: a shopping mall in the suburb that’s exactly next to the Punggol station.

Coney Island: a nature place that has flora and fauna for nature fans. Located off the northeastern coast of Singapore.

Punggol Waterway Park: a water way in Singapore where you can take a walk, jog, and skate with a stunning view.

Everything is easy with MRT Singapore, right? Happily visit all the tourist attractions and landmarks near every stop on the purple North East Line! And now you are ready to go to Singapore. Book your flight tickets, hotels, and tourist attractions tickets as well only on Traveloka!