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Ekkattuthangal to Thousand Lights metro route

Green Line, then Blue Line: 8 stations, about 25 min.

25 minjourney, about
8stations
1change
Rs 30fare, estimated

First metro from Ekkattuthangal about 05:36 · Last metro that makes every connection about 23:03

Ekkattuthangal to Thousand Lights route map

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  1. Green Line towards St. Thomas Mount
    Board at Ekkattuthangal · trains from about 05:36 to 23:34
    1 stop, about 3 min
  2. Change line here, allow about 4 min.
  3. Blue Line towards Wimco Nagar Depot
    Board at Arignar Anna Alandur · trains from about 05:01 to 23:10
    7 stops, about 18 min
    1. Arignar Anna Alandur
    2. Guindy
    3. Little Mount
    4. Saidapet
    5. Nandanam
    6. Teynampet
    7. AG-DMS
    8. Thousand Lights
    Get off at Thousand Lights

Journey times are estimates from the distance between stations and each line's running speed, plus time to change lines. They do not include waiting for the first train.

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Ekkattuthangal to Thousand Lights metro fare

Chennai Metro: about Rs 30 for about 11.6 km, from the published fare chart (effective 2021-02-22).

Fares are worked out from our distance estimate, so a journey near a slab boundary may cost one slab more or less. Smart card, QR and holiday discounts are not included. Check the exact fare on the official site.

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Questions about Ekkattuthangal to Thousand Lights metro

How long does the metro take from Ekkattuthangal to Thousand Lights?

About 25 minutes for 8 stations, including about 4 minutes for each change of line. Add your waiting time at the platform.

Do I need to change trains between Ekkattuthangal and Thousand Lights?

Yes, 1 change: at Arignar Anna Alandur take the Blue Line towards Wimco Nagar Depot.

What is the metro fare from Ekkattuthangal to Thousand Lights?

About Rs 30 on the Chennai Metro, estimated from a distance of about 11.6 km and the published fare slabs. Card and QR ticket discounts, and Sunday or holiday fares, can lower this.

What are the first and last metro times from Ekkattuthangal to Thousand Lights?

The first useful train leaves Ekkattuthangal at about 05:36 and the last one that still makes every connection leaves at about 23:03. These are estimates from the line timings, so check the last train at the station.

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.