Get to Katong V in Singapore super fast using various forms of transportation.
Welcome to the complete guide on how to get to Katong V by MRT and bus. Our goal with this article is to make sure that you know every step required to reach this popular mall in Katong and the attractions around it fast and worry-free using a combination of MRT and public bus services.
Then, we will also outline how to reach Katong V using public bus services without using the MRT. Getting to the mall using your vehicle or a taxi are also practical strategies that might save you some time and headaches.
Taking the MRT to malls such as Katong V in Singapore using MRT is a very popular choice because there are several lines servicing most city areas. Public transportation is cheap, efficient and very reliable, and tickets/cards are available that allow you to connect between trains and buses to reach your destination. Once you book a room near a station, it’s very easy to get around via MRT.
Once you are at Katong V in Singapore, there are several other shopping malls and points of interest close by. We will share some awesome itinerary suggestions so that you can maximize your time in Katong.
Shopping at Katong V in Singapore
Katong V is a popular, mixed-use commercial shopping mall in Katong, Singapore. Aside from a shopping mall, you can also stay at the Village Hotel Katong which features 230-rooms spanning 12-storeys. The balcony-style rooms are popular with guests. The shopping mall component of the complex consists of 3 levels of stores and services.
There are several reasons you should consider shopping at Katong V.
First of all; it features a large, very popular supermarket near the main road entrance and a series of delicious restaurants. It has an open-air car park with 133 spaces available, making it super convenient to drive directly to with your family.
Katong V isn’t one of Singapore’s largest malls, but it has many shops and services. Expect to find everything from cafes, spas, and enrichment centres here.
Several other shopping centres along East Coast Road make it super easy to go on a ‘Katong’ shopping extravaganza during the same day.
Getting to Katong V by MRT and Bus
Katong V is not located directly beside an MRT station. Therefore, it’s common for commuters to use the MRT to access a nearby station and then transfer to a bus to get to the mall.
The section below will outline how to access the most convenient station relative to Katong V and then exactly how to connect with bus services to the mall.
Step 1: Walk to the closest MRT station.
The first step in getting to Katong V in Singapore is walking to the nearest station. And by walking, we are assuming that you are staying close to a station in the city.
Singapore has several metro lines and tons of hotels within direct walking distance to strategic stations.
A few of the most popular hotels in the city are:
The Fullerton Bay Hotel (3 minutes away from Raffles Place Station)
Marina Bay Sands (2 minutes away from Bayfront Station)
Once you know where you are staying in the city, skip down to step #2 below to plan your route.
Step 2: Map out your trip to Katong V (stations, lines and transfers).
Getting to Katong V is super easy if you know which stations are the best for connecting to bus services.
There are three main stations that we recommend using for getting to Katong V:
Mountbatten Station (CC7)
Dakota Station (CC8)
Paya Lebar Station (EW8/CC9)
As you can see based on the codes above, Mountbatten, Dakota and Paya Lebar Station are all located along the Circle Line (CC).
Paya Lebar Station is an interchange station for the East-West Line (EW) and the Circle Line, and it’s a popular spot for commuters to transfer between forms of public transportation.
You can take the bus from any of these stations to Katong V. Bus services are available from each one, and the travel time only differs by a few minutes. Therefore, try to get off at the first one you arrive at via the MRT.
Step 3: Buy your MRT ticket to reach Mountbatten, Dakota, or Paya Lebar Station.
You can choose from two main types of MRT tickets in Singapore.
Here are the two main classifications:
- Tourist Passes
- Stored Value Cards
Singapore Tourist Passes are the top choice for international visitors who want to use public transportation while in the city. You can get unlimited bus and train rides with these (for a set number of days (usually 1-3)).
Stored value cards are very popular amongst Singaporeans, permanent residents and many tourists. We used one when we discovered how to get to Katong V by MRT and bus for the first time.
MONEY-SAVING TIP: Try to buy a MULTI-ATTRACTION PASS like the Klook Pass to save up to 52% on entrance fees to Singapore’s top attractions. All you need to do is buy several passes online in advance to get the discounts. Already, over 200,000 of these passes have been sold to Singaporeans and visitors to the city.
Step 4: Complete any necessary transfers to the Circle Line or the East-West Line to access the best station.
You might have to transfer lines to reach Mountbatten, Dakota, or Paya Lebar Station, depending on your starting point.
Fortunately, there are several MRT lines in place with lots of interchange stations. You can refer to metro maps either in stations or on the trains to see where the most practical station is to transfer.
Remember, you can access buses to Katong V by heading to a station along the Circle or East-West Line.
Step 5: Alight at Mountbatten, Dakota, Paya Lebar Station.
Alight at Mountbatten (CC7), Dakota (CC8) or Paya Lebar (EW8/CC9).
We suggest getting off at the first one you stop at because the onward bus connections only differ by a few minutes.
Don’t forget to bring all your stuff from the train.
Step 6: Walk from the platforms to the correct station exit.
After you get off the train, it’s important that you can quickly access the correct exit to reach the most convenient bus stops. The quicker you can access the bus, the faster you will reach Katong V.
In the section below, we outline how to access the correct exit in each of the three stations.
Exiting Mountbatten Station (CC7)
Mountbatten Station (CC7) is built underground along the Circle Line near the junction of Mountbatten Road, Old Airport Road and Stadium Boulevard.
Mountbatten Station consists of three main levels:
L1 Street Level
B1 Concourse
B2 Train Platforms
It has two ground-level exits, Exit A and B.
After you alight from the train at Mountbatten Station, travel up from B2 to L1 Street Level.
Take Exit B at Mountbatten Station to access the bus connection to Katong V.
Exiting Dakota Station (CC8)
Dakota Station is built under Old Airport Road, at the junction of Jalan Dua near Geylang River.
Dakota Station consists of three levels:
Level 1 – Street Level
B1 – Concourse
B2 – Train platforms
You can choose from two exits at the ground level of Dakota Station, Exit A and B.
Upon arrival at Dakota Station either walk the stairs or take the elevator from B2 up to Level 1 where the station exits are located.
Take Exit A to reach the bus service to Katong V Mall.
Exiting Paya Lebar Station (EW8/CC9)
Paya Lebar MRT Station (EW8/CC9) is classified as an interchange station because you can transfer between the East-West Line and Circle Line here. It is located along Paya Lebar Road, near the junction with Sims Avenue.
Paya Lebar Station consists of four levels with two lines connecting here:
Level 2 – Train Platforms for the East-West Line
Level 1 – Street Level, and East-West Line Concourse
B1 – Circle Line Concourse
B2 – Circle Line Train Platforms
You can choose from 6 different exits at Paya Lebar MRT station. They are located at Level 1: Exit A, B, C, D, E and F.
Exit A and E are part of the East-West Line station, whereas Exits B, C, D and F are part of the Circle Line station.
Take Exit B to access the bus connection to Katong V.
Step 7: Take the bus from your station of choice to Parkway Parade.
At this point, you have already exited the MRT network, and you are ready to connect with bus services to access Katong V.
Since there are three main MRT stations that you could use to access the mall, each one has unique bus directions to get there. We have outlined how to reach Katong V from each one below.
Bus Directions from Mountbatten Station (CC7) to Katong V
Exit B will get you onto Mountbatten Road.
Walk southeast along Mountbatten Road until you reach the following bus stop:
Mountbatten Stn Exit B – Stop ID: 80279
Get on Bus 12 or Bus 14.
Stay on the bus for 7 stops and then alight at:
Katong Shop Ctr – Stop ID: 92101
Take the pedestrian overpass to cross Mountbatten Road.
Walk east along Mountbatten Road until it converts into East Coast Road.
You should see the entrance to Katong V to your right.
Enter Katong V.
Approximate Bus Ride Length (including walking): 15 minutes
Bus Pick-up Frequency: Approximately every 12 minutes
Bus Directions from Dakota Station (CC8) to Katong V
Exit A at Dakota Station will bring you out onto Old Airport Road.
Walk to the bus stop across from the station called:
Dakota Stn Exit A/Blk 99 – Stop ID: 81181
Wait at the bus stop and then get on Bus 10 or Bus 32.
Stay on Bus 10/32 for 4 stops and then alight at:
Opp Parkway Parade – Stop ID: 92041
Take the pedestrian overpass to cross Mountbatten Road.
Walk east along Mountbatten Road until it converts into East Coast Road.
You should see the entrance to Katong V to your right.
Enter Katong V.
Approximate Bus Ride Length (including walking): 14 minutes
Bus Pick-up Frequency: Approximately every 12 minutes
Bus Directions from Paya Lebar Station (EW8/CC9) to Katong V
Exit B at Paya Lebar Station will bring you out onto Paya Lebar Road.
Walk to this bus stop beside the station:
Paya Lebar Stn Exit B – Stop ID: 81111
Get on Bus 43, 134, or 135
Stay on the bus for six stops and then alight at:
Opp Amber Gdns Stop ID: 92249
Walk northwest on Amber Road towards Amber Gardens.
Turn right onto Mountbatten Road and continue until it converts into East Coast Road.
Turn right and enter Katong V.
Approximate Bus Ride Length (including walking): 16 minutes
Bus Pick-up Frequency: Approximately every 12 minutes
Getting to Katong V using Public Bus
If you are not staying along an MRT ling in Singapore, then it might be faster for you to use public bus services and bypass the MRT altogether to reach Katong V.
Fortunately, there are several bus stops near Katong V that are within a short distance of the entrances to the mall. Refer to the table below to identify the most convenient bus service relative to your starting point in Singapore.
Bus Stop |
Bus Numbers |
Approximate Walking Time from the Bus Stop to the entrance of Katong V |
| Opp Katong Shop Ctr
Stop ID: 92109 |
10, 10e, 12, 14, 14A, 14e, 32, 40 | 2 minutes (190 m) |
| Katong Shop Ctr
Stop ID: 92101 |
10, 10e, 12, 14, 14A, 14e, 32, 40, 47 | 4 minutes (300 m) |
| Roxy Sq
Stop ID: 92119 |
10, 10e, 12, 14, 14A, 14e, 32, 40 | 1 minute (50 m) |
Based on the information above, Roxy Sq is the closest bus stop fo Katong V. It’s directly north of the mall and super convenient. All three of the closest stations are very close to the mall and provide worry-free access.
Driving or Taking a Taxi to Katong V
You should have no problem parking at Katong V unless it’s super busy on weekends or holidays. With parking bays on-site, you can skip all headaches associated with public transportation and get there in no time.
If you plan on driving, here is the address:
30 East Coast Road, Singapore, 428751
At the time of writing, there was a 10-minute parking grace period, followed by an hourly charge of $1.07. There are also monthly parking rates available at Katong V for both tenants and the general public.
Getting a taxi to Katong V is probably the most convenient of all transportation options because you avoid the MRT and bus connections and all parking expenses. You can get dropped right off near the entrance to the mall with nothing to worry about!
Other Itinerary Ideas near Katong V
Once you are finished shopping at Katong V, consider spending the entire day in this area of Singapore. Even though it is not the most popular sightseeing spot, Katong is loaded with great malls. You can easily walk between the malls after you follow these directions to Katong V.
Here are some of the best shopping centres near Katong V:
Parkway Parade (Directions)
Katong Plaza
Roxy Square 1
Katong Shopping Centre
Flow @ East Coast
i12 Katong (Directions)
Katong Square
You might also want to explore Joo Chiat Road and the Peranakan Houses. These are north of Katong V. Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple, and Koon Seng Road are worth exploring and provides a glimpse into cultural Singapore.
Geylang Serai Market and Joo Chiat Complex also attract a lot of visitors on a daily basis.
East Coast Park is a must-visit if you want some space to relax, exercise or have some fun on the beach. It is a few minutes south of Katong V.
Where should you stay?
With some awesome shopping centres in Katong and some prime sights to explore, there are several good places to stay here. Overall, rooms tend to be of good value in Katong in relation to Marina Bay, Sentosa and Orchard.
Some recommended places to stay according to location and verified review scores include:
Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy (top choice)
Also, consider staying north of Katong V along Joo Chiat Road. Lots of good-budget hotels are located here, such as ibis budget Singapore Joo Chiat.
Conclusion
Now that you have finished reading this article, we truly hope that you know how to get to Katong V by MRT and bus.
Unfortunately, Katong V is not directly beside an MRT station.
Therefore, you have to consider where you are starting your journey to the mall and whether it makes more sense to use a combination of MRT and bus services or simply take a bus directly to one of the stops.
We suggest bypassing the MRT if you are near bus services that go directly to Katong V. If you are staying in another area of the city, you might find it more useful to take the MRT and then bus.
You can park directly at Katong V if you drive there. This is the most convenient option, but if you plan on staying at the mall for a long time, it might not be the most affordable one. Getting dropped off by a taxi is a very practical option because you avoid all headaches associated with public transport while also bypassing all parking fees.
Once you follow these directions on how to get to Katong V by MRT and bus you should have a wide selection of shops and services. But, if you can find what you are looking for, simply walk east along East Coast Road, and you will find several shopping centres. Needless to say, Katong is a shopping paradise with an extensive selection of brands, restaurants and services at your fingertips.