Chennai Central metro station
Chennai Metro interchange station on Blue Line and Green Line. First and last trains in each direction, how often they run and routes to popular stations.
First and last metro from Chennai Central
| Line and direction | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Line towards Chennai International Airport |
05:22 | 23:26 |
| Blue Line towards Wimco Nagar Depot |
05:25 | 23:34 |
| Green Line towards St. Thomas Mount |
05:02 | 23:00 |
Worked out from the operator's first and last departures at each end of the line plus running time, so allow a few minutes either way. Confirm the last train at the station.
Blue Line: every 6 min at peak, 7 min off-peak.
Green Line: every 12 min at peak, 14 min off-peak.
Metro from Chennai Central to popular stations
| To | Time | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Central to Chennai International Airport | 34 min | Direct |
| Chennai Central to Arignar Anna Alandur | 25 min | Direct |
| Chennai Central to St. Thomas Mount | 31 min | 1 |
| Chennai Central to Wimco Nagar Depot | 26 min | Direct |
| Chennai Central to Egmore | 2 min | Direct |
| Chennai Central to Government Estate | 3 min | Direct |
| Chennai Central to Guindy | 22 min | Direct |
| Chennai Central to High Court | 3 min | Direct |
| Chennai Central to Kaladipet | 18 min | Direct |
| Chennai Central to Kilpauk | 7 min | Direct |
| Chennai Central to Little Mount | 19 min | Direct |
| Chennai Central to Mannadi | 4 min | Direct |
Near Chennai Central metro station
Railway stations: Chennai Park (MPK) 167 m, Chennai Park Town (MPKT) 298 m, Puratchi Thalaivar DR Mgr Ctl (MAS) 354 m
Other metro stations: Egmore 1187 m, Government Estate 1338 m, High Court 1341 m
Straight-line distances; the walking route is longer.
Questions about Chennai Central metro station
What time is the first metro from Chennai Central?
The first train leaves Chennai Central at about 05:22 towards Chennai International Airport (Blue Line), 05:25 towards Wimco Nagar Depot (Blue Line) and 05:02 towards St. Thomas Mount (Green Line). These times are worked out from the published first and last departures at each end of the line plus the running time to this station, so allow a few minutes either way.
What time is the last metro from Chennai Central?
The last train leaves Chennai Central at about 23:26 towards Chennai International Airport (Blue Line), 23:34 towards Wimco Nagar Depot (Blue Line) and 23:00 towards St. Thomas Mount (Green Line). Last trains are the ones most worth confirming at the station on the day.
Which metro line is Chennai Central on?
Chennai Central is on the Blue Line and the Green Line of the Chennai Metro.
Is Chennai Central an interchange station?
Yes. You can change between the Blue Line and Green Line at Chennai Central.
Which railway station is near Chennai Central metro station?
Chennai Park (MPK) railway station is about 167 m away in a straight line, so allow extra time to walk between the two.
How often do trains run at Chennai Central?
On the Blue Line, trains run every 6 minutes at peak times and every 7 minutes at other times. On the Green Line, trains run every 12 minutes at peak times and every 14 minutes at other times.
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.