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🚆 Chennai Metro: Egmore to Meenambakkam

The Green Line of the Chennai Metro connects Egmore to Meenambakkam without any interchange. This direct route covers 236 km in approximately 472 minutes across 14 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Chennai Metro runs along the Green Line with no line changes required. Egmore station has been operational since 2017. Meenambakkam station opened in 2016.

🗺️ Chennai Metro Map, Route and Ticket Price Guide

Use this Chennai Metro route map to plan the journey from Egmore to Meenambakkam. 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: ~472 minutes

💰 Fare Information

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

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Egmore

Green Line
→ Next: mgr_central_chennai_central (0 min)
2

MGR Central (Chennai Central)

Blue Line
→ Next: government_estate (3 min)
3

Government Estate

Blue Line
→ Next: lic (1 min)
4

LIC

Blue Line
→ Next: thousand_lights (2 min)
5

Thousand Lights

Blue Line
→ Next: ag_dms (3 min)
6

AG-DMS

Blue Line
→ Next: teynampet (1 min)
7

Teynampet

Blue Line
→ Next: nandanam (1 min)
8

Nandanam

Blue Line
→ Next: saidapet (3 min)
9

Saidapet

Blue Line
→ Next: little_mount (2 min)
10

Little Mount

Blue Line
→ Next: guindy (2 min)
11

Guindy

Blue Line
→ Next: arignar_anna_alandur (2 min)
12

Arignar Anna Alandur

Blue Line
→ Next: nanganallur_road (221 min)
13

Nanganallur Road

Blue Line
→ Next: meenambakkam (225 min)
14

Meenambakkam

Blue Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Egmore → Mgr Central Chennai Central

📏 Distance: 0.43 km
⏱️ Time: N/A min
2

MGR Central (Chennai Central) → Government Estate

📏 Distance: 1.71 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
3

Government Estate → Lic

📏 Distance: 0.92 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
4

LIC → Thousand Lights

📏 Distance: 1.07 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
5

Thousand Lights → Ag Dms

📏 Distance: 1.90 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
6

AG-DMS → Teynampet

📏 Distance: 0.83 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
7

Teynampet → Nandanam

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
8

Nandanam → Saidapet

📏 Distance: 1.66 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
9

Saidapet → Little Mount

📏 Distance: 1.11 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
10

Little Mount → Guindy

📏 Distance: 1.30 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
11

Guindy → Arignar Anna Alandur

📏 Distance: 1.38 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
12

Arignar Anna Alandur → Nanganallur Road

📏 Distance: 110.73 km
⏱️ Time: 221 min
13

Nanganallur Road → Meenambakkam

📏 Distance: 112.57 km
⏱️ Time: 225 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Egmore

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Government Estate

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

LIC

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Thousand Lights

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

AG-DMS

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Teynampet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Nandanam

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Saidapet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Little Mount

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Guindy

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Arignar Anna Alandur

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Nanganallur Road

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Meenambakkam

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 Egmore to Meenambakkam on the Chennai Metro?
A: There are 14 stations on this route, covering 236 km. No line change is required — it is a direct journey.

Q: What is the first and last Chennai Metro from Egmore?
A: The first metro from Egmore 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 Egmore to Meenambakkam by Chennai Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 472 minutes under normal conditions, covering 236 km across 14 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Chennai Metro fare from Egmore to Meenambakkam?
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 Egmore to Meenambakkam drops from INR 50 to INR 40.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at Egmore metro station?
A: Egmore is equipped with: Parking, Toilets. The station has been operational since 2017.

Q: What facilities are available at Meenambakkam metro station?
A: Meenambakkam offers: Parking, Toilets. It has been operational since 2016.

🏁 Conclusion

The Chennai Metro route from Egmore to Meenambakkam is a 236 km, 472-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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