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🚆 Chennai Metro: Ashok Nagar to Thousand Lights

The Chennai Metro journey from Ashok Nagar to Thousand Lights involves an interchange at Arignar Anna Alandur — from the Green Line to the Blue Line. Total distance is 13 km with an estimated travel time of 25 minutes across 10 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Chennai Metro runs along the Green Line, with an interchange to the Blue Line at Arignar Anna Alandur. Ashok Nagar station has been operational since 2015. Thousand Lights station opened in 2018.

🗺️ Chennai Metro Map, Route and Ticket Price Guide

Use this Chennai Metro route map to plan the journey from Ashok Nagar to Thousand Lights. 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: ~25 minutes

💰 Fare Information

💵 Standard: INR 40
🎟️ Discounted: INR 32
💳 Smart Card: 10% off
* Discounts for seniors, students, etc.

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Ashok Nagar

Green Line
→ Next: ekkattuthangal (4 min)
2

Ekkattuthangal

Green Line
→ Next: arignar_anna_alandur (2 min)
3

Arignar Anna Alandur

Green Line
🏁 Terminal Station
4

Arignar Anna Alandur

Blue Line
→ Next: guindy (2 min)
5

Guindy

Blue Line
→ Next: little_mount (2 min)
6

Little Mount

Blue Line
→ Next: saidapet (2 min)
7

Saidapet

Blue Line
→ Next: nandanam (3 min)
8

Nandanam

Blue Line
→ Next: teynampet (1 min)
9

Teynampet

Blue Line
→ Next: ag_dms (1 min)
10

AG-DMS

Blue Line
→ Next: thousand_lights (3 min)
11

Thousand Lights

Blue Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Ashok Nagar → Ekkattuthangal

📏 Distance: 2.20 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
2

Ekkattuthangal → Arignar Anna Alandur

📏 Distance: 1.44 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
4

Arignar Anna Alandur → Guindy

📏 Distance: 1.38 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
🔄 Transfer: Blue Line
5

Guindy → Little Mount

📏 Distance: 1.30 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
6

Little Mount → Saidapet

📏 Distance: 1.11 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
7

Saidapet → Nandanam

📏 Distance: 1.66 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
8

Nandanam → Teynampet

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
9

Teynampet → Ag Dms

📏 Distance: 0.83 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
10

AG-DMS → Thousand Lights

📏 Distance: 1.90 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Ashok Nagar

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Ekkattuthangal

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Arignar Anna Alandur

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

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

💡 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 Ashok Nagar to Thousand Lights on the Chennai Metro?
A: There are 10 stations on this route, covering 13 km. You need to change trains at Arignar Anna Alandur.

Q: What is the first and last Chennai Metro from Ashok Nagar?
A: The first metro from Ashok Nagar 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 Ashok Nagar to Thousand Lights by Chennai Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 25 minutes under normal conditions, covering 13 km across 10 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Chennai Metro fare from Ashok Nagar to Thousand Lights?
A: The standard token fare is INR 40. With a smart card, you pay INR 32 (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 Ashok Nagar to Thousand Lights drops from INR 40 to INR 32.

Station Facilities

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

Q: What facilities are available at Thousand Lights metro station?
A: Thousand Lights offers: Parking, Toilets. It has been operational since 2018.

🏁 Conclusion

The Chennai Metro route from Ashok Nagar to Thousand Lights is a 13 km, 25-minute journey with one interchange at Arignar Anna Alandur. At INR 40 (or INR 32 with smart card), it is one of the most affordable and reliable ways to travel across Chennai.

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