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

The journey from Government Estate to Thousand Lights takes approximately 6 minutes by Chennai Metro, covering 2.61 km across 2 stops.

What is the metro fare from Government Estate to Thousand Lights?

The token fare from Government Estate to Thousand Lights is ₹20. With a smart card the fare is ₹16 (save ₹4). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹16.

Which platform at Government Estate for Thousand Lights?

At Government Estate, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Wimco Nagar Depot. Look for the electronic board showing "Wimco Nagar Depot".

What is the last train from Government Estate to Thousand Lights?

The last train from Government Estate towards Wimco Nagar Depot departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Thousand Lights back towards Government Estate departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Government Estate to Thousand Lights?

There are 2 stops between Government Estate and Thousand Lights on the Blue Line. The stations are: Government Estate, LIC, Thousand Lights.

Government Estate À Thousand Lights

ShortestShortest Route

Government Estate

Quai 1·underground·Blue LineVers Wimco Nagar Depot

Premier train: 05:00Dernier train: 23:00Doors open: right

LIC

+2.86 min

2.86 min · 1.3 km

Thousand Lights

purple correspondance

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.61 km

Premier train: 05:00Dernier train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Aperçu du trajet

6 min

Total time

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2.61 km

Distance

Interchanges

Premier et dernier trains

Station	Premier train	Dernier train	Direction
Government Estate	05:00	23:00	Vers Wimco Nagar Depot
Thousand Lights	05:00	23:00	Vers Government Estate

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

Tarifs et carte

Token fare

₹20

Buy at counter or TVM

Carte à puce

₹16

Save ₹4 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹16

Save ₹4 per ride

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

Fare guide

Voyage écologique

0.35 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.16 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~10 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparaison des coûts

Metro

₹20

Bike

₹26

Auto

₹62

Cab

₹108

Estimates for 2.61 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Questions fréquentes

Itinéraires populaires

Wimco Nagar DepotChennai International Airport

Blue Line

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

Blue Line

Departure station

Government Estate

underground

Government Estate, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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

Zone 2 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Government Estate main road· Government Estate area♿

Government Estate bus stop· Government Estate area♿

Government Estate market side· Government Estate area♿

Government Estate parking side· Government Estate area♿

Check the direction board before entering the platform.

Équipements

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.

Équipements

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMParking