Bakau MRT station
SK LRT · SE3
Bakau station in detail
Bakau takes its name from bakau wood, once used locally for building foundations, and today it's a straightforward residential stop serving the HDB blocks around Compassvale and the edge of Rivervale. There's no mall or hospital pulling extra footfall here, just a coffee shop and provision stores at ground level and a station built to move residents efficiently. It sits roughly in the middle of the East Loop, three stops out from Sengkang, which makes the return trip about the same length as the trip out, since the loop keeps running the same direction regardless of which way you boarded.
What is around Bakau?
Connections from this station
Fares and travel times from Bakau
| To | Distance | Adult fare | Before 07:45 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhoby Ghaut | 14.8 km | S$2.07 | S$1.57 |
| City Hall | 15.1 km | S$2.07 | S$1.57 |
| Raffles Place | 16.3 km | S$2.15 | S$1.65 |
| Orchard | 15.6 km | S$2.11 | S$1.61 |
| Jurong East | 23.9 km | S$2.38 | S$1.88 |
| Changi Airport | 12.3 km | S$1.98 | S$1.48 |
| Bayfront | 16.0 km | S$2.11 | S$1.61 |
| HarbourFront | 20.7 km | S$2.30 | S$1.80 |
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 Bakau
Bakau sits close to the midpoint of the East Loop, so unlike stations nearer either end, the ride to Sengkang and the ride away from it take roughly the same time — there's no clever shortcut to look for here.
Bakau — frequently asked questions
The Sengkang LRT East Loop (SE3), roughly at the midpoint between Sengkang and the loop’s furthest point at Ranggung, serving HDB blocks in the Compassvale and Rivervale area with just a coffee shop and a handful of neighbourhood shops at street level.
Not directly — it’s a residential stop. Rivervale Mall at Rumbia, one stop back toward Sengkang, is the nearest real shopping option, with a supermarket and food court a few minutes further on.
Ride the LRT toward Sengkang (NE16/STC), which takes a few minutes; once you arrive it’s a free transfer within the paid area to the North East Line platforms, with no extra tap needed.
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