Rochor MRT station
DTL · DT13
Rochor station in detail
Rochor is a compact, functional station wedged between Little India and Bugis, best known to shoppers as the fast way into Sim Lim Square — one exit puts you at the electronics mall's door in about two minutes. The area above ground has changed enormously since the old Rochor Centre, the distinctive circular public housing block that once stood here, was demolished in 2019 to make way for the North-South Corridor expressway. What's left is a mix of older shophouses, hawker stalls and hostels around Rochor Canal Road and Prinsep Street, with the Sultan Mosque and Kampong Glam a walkable extension beyond Bugis. It is not a destination in its own right so much as a quick, useful stop for anyone hunting for a laptop, phone or camera bargain.
What is around Rochor?
Connections from this station
Fares and travel times from Rochor
| To | Distance | Adult fare | Before 07:45 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhoby Ghaut | 1.1 km | S$1.28 | S$0.78 |
| City Hall | 1.5 km | S$1.28 | S$0.78 |
| Raffles Place | 2.8 km | S$1.28 | S$0.78 |
| Orchard | 2.9 km | S$1.28 | S$0.78 |
| Jurong East | 15.8 km | S$2.11 | S$1.61 |
| Changi Airport | 20.3 km | S$2.30 | S$1.80 |
| Bayfront | 3.1 km | S$1.28 | S$0.78 |
| HarbourFront | 6.9 km | S$1.68 | S$1.18 |
Indicative distance-based card fares. Tap in before 07:45 on a weekday and 50 cents comes off any fare. Work out an exact route in the route planner.
Facilities at Rochor
If you're buying electronics at Sim Lim Square, compare prices across a few shops before committing — it's a historic bargain-hunting spot but also one where it pays to shop around, and always ask for an itemised receipt before you pay.
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Rochor — frequently asked questions
Yes — it’s about a two-minute walk from one of the station exits directly to the electronics mall, making Rochor the closest MRT stop for anyone shopping there.
The distinctive circular public housing block that once stood beside the station was demolished in 2019 to make way for the North-South Corridor expressway. Its former residents were resettled nearby.
Yes, it’s about a 10-minute walk via Bugis, taking you past the Sultan Mosque and the shophouses of Arab Street and Haji Lane.
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