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Chennai Metro: timings, lines and route finder

2 lines and 41 stations, run by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL). Pick two stations to see the route, changes, journey time, fare and the last train that gets you there.

2lines
41stations
04:51first trains from
23:17last trains around
Rs 10-50fare range

Chennai metro map

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Blue LineGreen Line

Chennai metro lines, colours and timings

LineRouteFirst / last trainFrequency
Blue Line
26 stations · 32.65 km
 Wimco Nagar Depot to Chennai International Airport 04:56 / 23:00
from Wimco Nagar Depot
04:51 / 23:00
from Chennai International Airport
 6 min peak
7 min off-peak
Green Line
17 stations · 22 km
 Chennai Central to St. Thomas Mount 05:02 / 23:00
from Chennai Central
05:01 / 23:00
from St. Thomas Mount
 12 min peak
14 min off-peak

Trains run from 05:00 to 23:00 every day. Peak hours are 08:00 to 11:00 and 17:00 to 20:00 Monday to Saturday, and 12:00 to 20:00 on Sundays.

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Popular Chennai metro stations

Chennai Central interchangeChennai International AirportArignar Anna Alandur interchangeSt. Thomas MountWimco Nagar DepotEgmoreGovernment EstateGuindyHigh CourtKaladipetKilpaukLittle MountMannadiMeenambakkamNanganallur RoadNehru Park

Chennai Metro fare chart

DistanceFare
0 to 2 kmRs 10
2 to 5 kmRs 20
5 to 12 kmRs 30
12 to 21 kmRs 40
More than 21 kmRs 50

20% off for QR tickets and CMRL smart cards

Effective from 2021-02-22.

All Chennai metro stations (A to Z)

AG-DMSAnna Nagar EastAnna Nagar TowerArignar Anna AlandurArumbakkamAshok NagarChennai CentralChennai International AirportChennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT)EgmoreEkkattuthangalGovernment EstateGuindyHigh CourtKaladipetKilpaukKoyambeduLICLittle MountMannadiMeenambakkamNandanamNanganallur RoadNehru ParkNew WashermanpetPachaiyappa's CollegeSaidapetShenoy NagarSir Theagaraya CollegeSt. Thomas MountTeynampetThirumangalamThiruvottriyurThiruvottriyur TheradiThousand LightsTollgateTondiarpetVadapalaniWashermanpetWimco NagarWimco Nagar Depot

Questions about the Chennai Metro

How many lines does the Chennai Metro have?

2 lines with 41 stations open to passengers: Blue Line and Green Line.

What are the Chennai Metro timings?

Trains run from about 04:51 until about 23:17. Exact first and last trains differ by line and station, see each station page. Trains run from 05:00 to 23:00 every day. Peak hours are 08:00 to 11:00 and 17:00 to 20:00 Monday to Saturday, and 12:00 to 20:00 on Sundays.

What is the Chennai Metro fare?

Fares range from Rs 10 to Rs 50, based on the distance travelled.

Timings and fares: Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) (official site), checked 2026-10-03. Times at intermediate stations are estimates. Station locations: OpenStreetMap contributors. Not affiliated with any metro operator.