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🚆 Chennai Metro: Arignar Anna Alandur to Toll Gate

The Blue Line of the Chennai Metro connects Arignar Anna Alandur to Toll Gate without any interchange. This direct route covers 22 km in approximately 43 minutes across 18 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Chennai Metro runs along the Blue Line with no line changes required. Arignar Anna Alandur station has been operational since 2015. Toll Gate station opened in 2021.

🗺️ Chennai Metro Map, Route and Ticket Price Guide

Use this Chennai Metro route map to plan the journey from Arignar Anna Alandur to Toll Gate. It includes the interchange, station-by-station route, travel time, distance and Chennai Metro ticket price in one place. If you are comparing a metro map, metro route map or metro fare before travelling, the route summary below provides the live journey data available for this corridor.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
⏳ Journey Time: ~43 minutes

💰 Fare Information

💵 Standard: INR 50
🎟️ Discounted: INR 40
💳 Smart Card: 10% off
* Discounts for seniors, students, etc.

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Arignar Anna Alandur

Blue Line
→ Next: guindy (2 min)
2

Guindy

Blue Line
→ Next: little_mount (2 min)
3

Little Mount

Blue Line
→ Next: saidapet (2 min)
4

Saidapet

Blue Line
→ Next: nandanam (3 min)
5

Nandanam

Blue Line
→ Next: teynampet (1 min)
6

Teynampet

Blue Line
→ Next: ag_dms (1 min)
7

AG-DMS

Blue Line
→ Next: thousand_lights (3 min)
8

Thousand Lights

Blue Line
→ Next: lic (2 min)
9

LIC

Blue Line
→ Next: government_estate (1 min)
10

Government Estate

Blue Line
→ Next: mgr_central_chennai_central (3 min)
11

MGR Central (Chennai Central)

Blue Line
→ Next: high_court (4 min)
12

High Court

Blue Line
→ Next: mannadi (1 min)
13

Mannadi

Blue Line
→ Next: washermanpet (2 min)
14

Washermanpet

Blue Line
→ Next: sir_theagaraya_college (2 min)
15

Sir Theagaraya College

Blue Line
→ Next: tondiarpet (1 min)
16

Tondiarpet

Blue Line
→ Next: new_washermanpet (2 min)
17

New Washermanpet

Blue Line
→ Next: toll_gate (2 min)
18

Toll Gate

Blue Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Arignar Anna Alandur → Guindy

📏 Distance: 1.38 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
2

Guindy → Little Mount

📏 Distance: 1.30 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
3

Little Mount → Saidapet

📏 Distance: 1.11 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
4

Saidapet → Nandanam

📏 Distance: 1.66 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
5

Nandanam → Teynampet

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
6

Teynampet → Ag Dms

📏 Distance: 0.83 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
7

AG-DMS → Thousand Lights

📏 Distance: 1.90 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
8

Thousand Lights → Lic

📏 Distance: 1.07 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
9

LIC → Government Estate

📏 Distance: 0.92 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
10

Government Estate → Mgr Central Chennai Central

📏 Distance: 1.71 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
11

MGR Central (Chennai Central) → High Court

📏 Distance: 2.41 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
12

High Court → Mannadi

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
13

Mannadi → Washermanpet

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
14

Washermanpet → Sir Theagaraya College

📏 Distance: 1.10 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
15

Sir Theagaraya College → Tondiarpet

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
16

Tondiarpet → New Washermanpet

📏 Distance: 1.32 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
17

New Washermanpet → Toll Gate

📏 Distance: 1.01 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Arignar Anna Alandur

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Guindy

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Little Mount

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Saidapet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Nandanam

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Teynampet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

AG-DMS

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Thousand Lights

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

LIC

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Government Estate

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

High Court

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Mannadi

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Washermanpet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Sir Theagaraya College

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Tondiarpet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

New Washermanpet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Toll Gate

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets

💡 Travel Tips

  • Arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time
  • Check for any service advisories before traveling
  • Consider purchasing a smart card for faster boarding and discounts
  • During peak hours (8-10 AM and 5-7 PM), trains may be more crowded

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Route & Timing

Q: How many stops are there from Arignar Anna Alandur to Toll Gate on the Chennai Metro?
A: There are 18 stations on this route, covering 22 km. No line change is required — it is a direct journey.

Q: What is the first and last Chennai Metro from Arignar Anna Alandur?
A: The first metro from Arignar Anna Alandur departs at 6:00 AM and the last train is at 11:00 PM. Timings may vary — check the official metro app.

Q: How long does it take from Arignar Anna Alandur to Toll Gate by Chennai Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 43 minutes under normal conditions, covering 22 km across 18 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Chennai Metro fare from Arignar Anna Alandur to Toll Gate?
A: The standard token fare is INR 50. With a smart card, you pay INR 40 (10% discount applied automatically).

Q: Is there a discount on Chennai Metro tickets?
A: Yes. Smart card holders get a flat 10% discount on all fares. The fare from Arignar Anna Alandur to Toll Gate drops from INR 50 to INR 40.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at Arignar Anna Alandur metro station?
A: Arignar Anna Alandur is equipped with: Parking, Toilets. The station has been operational since 2015.

Q: What facilities are available at Toll Gate metro station?
A: Toll Gate offers: Parking, Toilets. It has been operational since 2021.

🏁 Conclusion

The Chennai Metro route from Arignar Anna Alandur to Toll Gate is a 22 km, 43-minute journey with no line change. At INR 50 (or INR 40 with smart card), it is one of the most affordable and reliable ways to travel across Chennai.

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