How long does it take from Arumbakkam to Thousand Lights by metro?

The journey from Arumbakkam to Thousand Lights takes approximately 37 minutes by Chennai Metro, covering 14.64 km across 11 stops.

What is the metro fare from Arumbakkam to Thousand Lights?

The token fare from Arumbakkam to Thousand Lights is ₹40. With a smart card the fare is ₹32 (save ₹8). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹32.

Which platform at Arumbakkam for Thousand Lights?

At Arumbakkam, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs Towards Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central. Look for the electronic board showing "Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central".

What is the last train from Arumbakkam to Thousand Lights?

The last train from Arumbakkam towards Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Thousand Lights back towards Arumbakkam departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Arumbakkam to Thousand Lights?

There are 11 stops between Arumbakkam and Thousand Lights on the Green Line. The stations are: Arumbakkam, Vadapalani, Ashok Nagar, Ekkattuthangal, Arignar Anna Alandur.

Arumbakkam إلى Thousand Lights

ShortestShortest Route

Arumbakkam

الرصيف 1·elevated·Green Lineباتجاه Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central

أول قطار: 05:00آخر قطار: 23:00Doors open: right

Vadapalani

yellow تحويل

+2.99 دقيقة

2.99 دقيقة · 1.37 km

Ashok Nagar

+6 دقيقة

3.01 دقيقة · 1.38 km

Ekkattuthangal

+8.99 دقيقة

2.99 دقيقة · 1.37 km

Arignar Anna Alandur

blue تحويل

Arrive Platform 1·elevated5.5 km

أول قطار: 05:00آخر قطار: 23:00

محطة تبديل Arignar Anna Alandur — 5 دقيقة

الرصيف 1 · Blue Line ·الرصيف 1 باتجاه Wimco Nagar Depot

+5 دقيقة

Arignar Anna Alandur

green تحويل

الرصيف 1·elevated·Blue Lineباتجاه Wimco Nagar Depot

أول قطار: 05:00آخر قطار: 23:00Doors open: right

Guindy

suburban تحويل

+2.86 دقيقة

2.86 دقيقة · 1.3 km

Little Mount

+5.74 دقيقة

2.88 دقيقة · 1.31 km

Teynampet

+14.36 دقيقة

2.88 دقيقة · 1.31 km

AG – DMS

+17.22 دقيقة

2.86 دقيقة · 1.3 km

Thousand Lights

purple تحويل

Arrive Platform 1·underground9.14 km

أول قطار: 05:00آخر قطار: 23:00

Route on the map

11محطات1تبديلات

منإلى

الرحلة بلمحة

37 دقيقة

Total time

محطات

14.64 km

Distance

Interchanges

أول وآخر قطار

Station	أول قطار	آخر قطار	Direction
Arumbakkam	05:00	23:00	باتجاه Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
Thousand Lights	05:00	23:00	باتجاه Arumbakkam

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

الأسعار والبطاقة

Token fare

₹40

Buy at counter or TVM

بطاقة ذكية

₹32

Save ₹8 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹32

Save ₹8 per ride

Use your Chennai Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

تنقل صديق للبيئة

1.98 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.91 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~59 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

مقارنة التكلفة

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹98

Auto

₹206

Cab

₹372

Estimates for 14.64 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

الأسئلة الشائعة

المسارات الشائعة

Wimco Nagar DepotChennai International Airport

Green Line

Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran CentralSt. Thomas Mount

Green Line

Departure station

Arumbakkam

elevated

Arumbakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)

Zone 2 · 3 entry points

Key exits

Arumbakkam main road· Arumbakkam area♿

Arumbakkam bus stop· Arumbakkam area♿

Arumbakkam market side· Arumbakkam area♿

Check the direction board before entering the platform.

المرافق

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Thousand Lights

underground

Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)

Zone 2 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Thousand Lights main road· Thousand Lights area♿

Thousand Lights bus stop· Thousand Lights area♿

Thousand Lights market side· Thousand Lights area♿

Thousand Lights parking side· Thousand Lights area♿

Interchange or connecting station. Follow color-coded signs for purple connections.

المرافق

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMParking