Thousand Lights to Kilpauk metro route
Blue Line, then Green Line: 6 stations, about 17 min.
First metro from Thousand Lights about 05:19 · Last metro that makes every connection about 22:49
Thousand Lights to Kilpauk route map
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Step by step
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Blue Line towards Wimco Nagar DepotBoard at Thousand Lights · trains from about 05:19 to 23:28
3 stops, about 7 min
Get off at Chennai Central - Change line here, allow about 4 min.
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Green Line towards St. Thomas MountBoard at Chennai Central · trains from about 05:02 to 23:00
3 stops, about 7 min
Get off at Kilpauk
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.
Thousand Lights to Kilpauk metro fare
Chennai Metro: about Rs 30 for about 7.4 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 Thousand Lights to Kilpauk metro
How long does the metro take from Thousand Lights to Kilpauk?
About 17 minutes for 6 stations, including about 4 minutes for each change of line. Add your waiting time at the platform.
Do I need to change trains between Thousand Lights and Kilpauk?
Yes, 1 change: at Chennai Central take the Green Line towards St. Thomas Mount.
What is the metro fare from Thousand Lights to Kilpauk?
About Rs 30 on the Chennai Metro, estimated from a distance of about 7.4 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 Thousand Lights to Kilpauk?
The first useful train leaves Thousand Lights at about 05:19 and the last one that still makes every connection leaves at about 22:49. 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.