Thousand Lights metro station
Chennai Metro station on Blue Line. First and last trains in each direction, how often they run and routes to popular stations.
First and last metro from Thousand Lights
| Line and direction | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Line towards Chennai International Airport |
05:28 | 23:32 |
| Blue Line towards Wimco Nagar Depot |
05:19 | 23:28 |
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.
Metro from Thousand Lights to popular stations
| To | Time | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Thousand Lights to Chennai Central | 7 min | Direct |
| Thousand Lights to Chennai International Airport | 28 min | Direct |
| Thousand Lights to Arignar Anna Alandur | 18 min | Direct |
| Thousand Lights to St. Thomas Mount | 24 min | 1 |
| Thousand Lights to Wimco Nagar Depot | 32 min | Direct |
| Thousand Lights to Egmore | 13 min | 1 |
| Thousand Lights to Government Estate | 4 min | Direct |
| Thousand Lights to Guindy | 15 min | Direct |
| Thousand Lights to High Court | 9 min | Direct |
| Thousand Lights to Kaladipet | 24 min | Direct |
| Thousand Lights to Kilpauk | 17 min | 1 |
| Thousand Lights to Little Mount | 13 min | Direct |
Near Thousand Lights metro station
Other metro stations: LIC 1000 m
Straight-line distances; the walking route is longer.
Questions about Thousand Lights metro station
What time is the first metro from Thousand Lights?
The first train leaves Thousand Lights at about 05:28 towards Chennai International Airport (Blue Line) and 05:19 towards Wimco Nagar Depot (Blue 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 Thousand Lights?
The last train leaves Thousand Lights at about 23:32 towards Chennai International Airport (Blue Line) and 23:28 towards Wimco Nagar Depot (Blue Line). Last trains are the ones most worth confirming at the station on the day.
Which metro line is Thousand Lights on?
Thousand Lights is on the Blue Line of the Chennai Metro.
How often do trains run at Thousand Lights?
On the Blue Line, trains run every 6 minutes at peak times and every 7 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.