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

The journey from Meenambakkam to Thousand Lights takes approximately 26 minutes by Chennai Metro, covering 11.75 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Meenambakkam to Thousand Lights?

The token fare from Meenambakkam to Thousand Lights is ₹30. With a smart card the fare is ₹24 (save ₹6). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹24.

Which platform at Meenambakkam for Thousand Lights?

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

What is the last train from Meenambakkam to Thousand Lights?

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

How many stops from Meenambakkam to Thousand Lights?

There are 9 stops between Meenambakkam and Thousand Lights on the Blue Line. The stations are: Meenambakkam, Nanganallur Road, Arignar Anna Alandur, Guindy, Little Mount, Saidapet, Nandanam, Teynampet, AG – DMS, Thousand Lights.

Meenambakkam வரை Thousand Lights

ShortestShortest Route

Meenambakkam

நடைமேடை 1·elevated·Blue Lineநோக்கி Wimco Nagar Depot

முதல் ரயில்: 05:00கடைசி ரயில்: 23:00Doors open: right

Nanganallur Road

+2.86 நிமி

2.86 நிமி · 1.3 km

Arignar Anna Alandur

green இடைமாற்று

+5.74 நிமி

2.88 நிமி · 1.31 km

Teynampet

+20.1 நிமி

2.88 நிமி · 1.31 km

AG – DMS

+22.96 நிமி

2.86 நிமி · 1.3 km

Thousand Lights

purple இடைமாற்று

Arrive Platform 1·underground11.75 km

முதல் ரயில்: 05:00கடைசி ரயில்: 23:00

Route on the map

9நிறுத்தங்கள்0மாற்றங்கள்

இருந்துவரை

ஒரு பார்வையில் பயணம்

26 நிமி

Total time

நிறுத்தங்கள்

11.75 km

Distance

Interchanges

முதல் & கடைசி ரயில்கள்

Station	முதல் ரயில்	கடைசி ரயில்	Direction
Meenambakkam	05:00	23:00	நோக்கி Wimco Nagar Depot
Thousand Lights	05:00	23:00	நோக்கி Meenambakkam

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

கட்டணம் & ஸ்மார்ட் கார்டு

Token fare

₹30

Buy at counter or TVM

ஸ்மார்ட் கார்டு

₹24

Save ₹6 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹24

Save ₹6 per ride

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

Fare guide

பசுமை பயணம்

1.59 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.73 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~47 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

செலவு ஒப்பீடு

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹80

Auto

₹172

Cab

₹308

Estimates for 11.75 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் கேள்விகள்

பிரபலமான வழிகள்

Wimco Nagar DepotChennai International Airport

Blue Line

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

Blue Line

Departure station

Meenambakkam

elevated

Meenambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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

Zone 2 · 3 entry points

Key exits

Meenambakkam main road· Meenambakkam area♿

Meenambakkam bus stop· Meenambakkam area♿

Meenambakkam market side· Meenambakkam area♿

Check the direction board before entering the platform.

வசதிகள்

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.

வசதிகள்

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMParking