Rumbia LRT station
SK LRT · SE2
Rumbia station in detail
Rumbia takes its name from the sagu rumbia and buah rumbia plants once common in the area, and today it's best known as the closest LRT stop to Rivervale Mall — about three minutes' walk via Exit A. That makes it one of the more genuinely useful East Loop stations for anyone living in Rivervale who wants proper shops and a food court rather than just a ground-floor coffee shop. It's the second stop out from Sengkang on the loop, so it's a short ride either from the interchange or, coming from further round, most of the way through the loop before you're back at Sengkang.
What is around Rumbia?
Connections from this station
Fares and travel times from Rumbia
| To | Distance | Adult fare | Before 07:45 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhoby Ghaut | 15.3 km | S$2.11 | S$1.61 |
| City Hall | 15.6 km | S$2.11 | S$1.61 |
| Raffles Place | 16.8 km | S$2.15 | S$1.65 |
| Orchard | 16.1 km | S$2.11 | S$1.61 |
| Jurong East | 24.1 km | S$2.38 | S$1.88 |
| Changi Airport | 12.4 km | S$1.98 | S$1.48 |
| Bayfront | 16.4 km | S$2.15 | S$1.65 |
| HarbourFront | 21.1 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 Rumbia
Rivervale Mall is the reason to get off here rather than ride on to Bakau or Kangkar — it's the only proper shopping centre on this side of the East Loop, and Exit A puts you right at its door.
Rumbia — frequently asked questions
Rivervale Mall, about a three-minute walk via Exit A, with a supermarket, food court and a run of everyday shops — the main draw for this stop, plus parking for those driving instead.
Two, heading out on the East Loop. Trains run both ways round the loop, so the quickest way back is the direction via Compassvale; the other direction goes via Bakau, Kangkar and Ranggung and takes longer.
Yes — like every Sengkang LRT station, platforms are reached by lift or ramp, with step-free boarding, so wheelchairs, prams and luggage trolleys move through without needing extra assistance.
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