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Tollgate to Thousand Lights metro route

Direct on the Blue Line: 10 stations, about 22 min.

22 minjourney, about
10stations
Directno change
Rs 40fare, estimated

First metro from Tollgate about 05:06 · Last metro that makes every connection about 23:10

Tollgate to Thousand Lights route map

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  1. Blue Line towards Chennai International Airport
    Board at Tollgate · trains from about 05:06 to 23:10
    10 stops, about 22 min
    1. Tollgate
    2. New Washermanpet
    3. Tondiarpet
    4. Sir Theagaraya College
    5. Washermanpet
    6. Mannadi
    7. High Court
    8. Chennai Central
    9. Government Estate
    10. LIC
    11. 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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Tollgate to Thousand Lights metro fare

Chennai Metro: about Rs 40 for about 12.3 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 Tollgate to Thousand Lights metro

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

About 22 minutes for 10 stations. Add your waiting time at the platform.

Is there a direct metro from Tollgate to Thousand Lights?

Yes. Take the Blue Line towards Chennai International Airport; Thousand Lights is the 10th stop.

What is the metro fare from Tollgate to Thousand Lights?

About Rs 40 on the Chennai Metro, estimated from a distance of about 12.3 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 Tollgate to Thousand Lights?

The first useful train leaves Tollgate at about 05:06 and the last one that still makes every connection leaves at about 23:10. 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.