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🚆 Chennai Metro: Egmore to St. Thomas Mount

The Green Line of the Chennai Metro connects Egmore to St. Thomas Mount without any interchange. This direct route covers 127 km in approximately 254 minutes across 16 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. St. Thomas Mount 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 St. Thomas Mount. 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: ~254 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: nehru_park (2 min)
2

Nehru Park

Green Line
→ Next: kilpauk_medical_college (1 min)
3

Kilpauk Medical College

Green Line
→ Next: pachaiyappa_college (2 min)
4

Pachaiyappa College

Green Line
→ Next: shenoy_nagar (1 min)
5

Shenoy Nagar

Green Line
→ Next: anna_nagar_east (1 min)
6

Anna Nagar East

Green Line
→ Next: anna_nagar_tower (2 min)
7

Anna Nagar Tower

Green Line
→ Next: thirumangalam (1 min)
8

Thirumangalam

Green Line
→ Next: koyambedu (2 min)
9

Koyambedu

Green Line
→ Next: cmbt (1 min)
10

CMBT

Green Line
→ Next: arumbakkam (2 min)
11

Arumbakkam

Green Line
→ Next: vadapalani (2 min)
12

Vadapalani

Green Line
→ Next: ashok_nagar (3 min)
13

Ashok Nagar

Green Line
→ Next: ekkattuthangal (4 min)
14

Ekkattuthangal

Green Line
→ Next: arignar_anna_alandur (2 min)
15

Arignar Anna Alandur

Blue Line
→ Next: st_thomas_mount (220 min)
16

St. Thomas Mount

Green Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Egmore → Nehru Park

📏 Distance: 1.11 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
2

Nehru Park → Kilpauk Medical College

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
3

Kilpauk Medical College → Pachaiyappa College

📏 Distance: 1.43 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
4

Pachaiyappa College → Shenoy Nagar

📏 Distance: 0.61 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
5

Shenoy Nagar → Anna Nagar East

📏 Distance: 0.90 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
6

Anna Nagar East → Anna Nagar Tower

📏 Distance: 1.16 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
7

Anna Nagar Tower → Thirumangalam

📏 Distance: 0.79 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
8

Thirumangalam → Koyambedu

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
9

Koyambedu → Cmbt

📏 Distance: 0.89 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
10

CMBT → Arumbakkam

📏 Distance: 1.33 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
11

Arumbakkam → Vadapalani

📏 Distance: 1.26 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
12

Vadapalani → Ashok Nagar

📏 Distance: 1.70 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
13

Ashok Nagar → Ekkattuthangal

📏 Distance: 2.20 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
14

Ekkattuthangal → Arignar Anna Alandur

📏 Distance: 1.44 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
15

Arignar Anna Alandur → St Thomas Mount

📏 Distance: 110.20 km
⏱️ Time: 220 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Egmore

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Nehru Park

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Kilpauk Medical College

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Shenoy Nagar

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Anna Nagar East

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Anna Nagar Tower

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Thirumangalam

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Koyambedu

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Arumbakkam

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Vadapalani

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Ashok Nagar

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Ekkattuthangal

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Arignar Anna Alandur

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

St. Thomas Mount

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 St. Thomas Mount on the Chennai Metro?
A: There are 16 stations on this route, covering 127 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 St. Thomas Mount by Chennai Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 254 minutes under normal conditions, covering 127 km across 16 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Chennai Metro fare from Egmore to St. Thomas Mount?
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 St. Thomas Mount 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 St. Thomas Mount metro station?
A: St. Thomas Mount offers: Parking, Toilets. It has been operational since 2016.

🏁 Conclusion

The Chennai Metro route from Egmore to St. Thomas Mount is a 127 km, 254-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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