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Thousand Lights to Koyambedu metro route

Blue Line, then Green Line: 12 stations, about 30 min.

30 minjourney, about
12stations
1change
Rs 40fare, estimated

First metro from Thousand Lights about 05:19 · Last metro that makes every connection about 22:49

Thousand Lights to Koyambedu route map

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Coloured lines show each metro line you ride; the dashed line is a walk. Tap a dot for the station.

Step by step

  1. Blue Line towards Wimco Nagar Depot
    Board at Thousand Lights · trains from about 05:19 to 23:28
    3 stops, about 7 min
    1. Thousand Lights
    2. LIC
    3. Government Estate
    4. Chennai Central
    Get off at Chennai Central
  2. Change line here, allow about 4 min.
  3. Green Line towards St. Thomas Mount
    Board at Chennai Central · trains from about 05:02 to 23:00
    9 stops, about 19 min
    1. Chennai Central
    2. Egmore
    3. Nehru Park
    4. Kilpauk
    5. Pachaiyappa's College
    6. Shenoy Nagar
    7. Anna Nagar East
    8. Anna Nagar Tower
    9. Thirumangalam
    10. Koyambedu
    Get off at Koyambedu

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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Thousand Lights to Koyambedu metro fare

Chennai Metro: about Rs 40 for about 14.6 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 Thousand Lights to Koyambedu metro

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

About 30 minutes for 12 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 Koyambedu?

Yes, 1 change: at Chennai Central take the Green Line towards St. Thomas Mount.

What is the metro fare from Thousand Lights to Koyambedu?

About Rs 40 on the Chennai Metro, estimated from a distance of about 14.6 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 Thousand Lights to Koyambedu?

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.