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🚆 Chennai Metro: Little Mount to Anna Nagar East

The Chennai Metro journey from Little Mount to Anna Nagar East involves an interchange at Arignar Anna Alandur — from the Blue Line to the Green Line. Total distance is 15 km with an estimated travel time of 29 minutes across 12 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Chennai Metro runs along the Blue Line, with an interchange to the Green Line at Arignar Anna Alandur. Little Mount station has been operational since 2018. Anna Nagar East station opened in 2017.

🗺️ Chennai Metro Map, Route and Ticket Price Guide

Use this Chennai Metro route map to plan the journey from Little Mount to Anna Nagar East. 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: ~29 minutes

💰 Fare Information

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

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Little Mount

Blue Line
→ Next: guindy (2 min)
2

Guindy

Blue Line
→ Next: arignar_anna_alandur (2 min)
3

Arignar Anna Alandur

Blue Line
🏁 Terminal Station
4

Arignar Anna Alandur

Green Line
→ Next: ekkattuthangal (2 min)
5

Ekkattuthangal

Green Line
→ Next: ashok_nagar (4 min)
6

Ashok Nagar

Green Line
→ Next: vadapalani (3 min)
7

Vadapalani

Green Line
→ Next: arumbakkam (2 min)
8

Arumbakkam

Green Line
→ Next: cmbt (2 min)
9

CMBT

Green Line
→ Next: koyambedu (1 min)
10

Koyambedu

Green Line
→ Next: thirumangalam (2 min)
11

Thirumangalam

Green Line
→ Next: anna_nagar_tower (1 min)
12

Anna Nagar Tower

Green Line
→ Next: anna_nagar_east (2 min)
13

Anna Nagar East

Green Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Little Mount → Guindy

📏 Distance: 1.30 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
2

Guindy → Arignar Anna Alandur

📏 Distance: 1.38 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
4

Arignar Anna Alandur → Ekkattuthangal

📏 Distance: 1.44 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
🔄 Transfer: Green Line
5

Ekkattuthangal → Ashok Nagar

📏 Distance: 2.20 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
6

Ashok Nagar → Vadapalani

📏 Distance: 1.70 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
7

Vadapalani → Arumbakkam

📏 Distance: 1.26 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
8

Arumbakkam → Cmbt

📏 Distance: 1.33 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
9

CMBT → Koyambedu

📏 Distance: 0.89 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
10

Koyambedu → Thirumangalam

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
11

Thirumangalam → Anna Nagar Tower

📏 Distance: 0.79 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
12

Anna Nagar Tower → Anna Nagar East

📏 Distance: 1.16 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Little Mount

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Guindy

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Arignar Anna Alandur

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Arignar Anna Alandur

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Ekkattuthangal

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Ashok Nagar

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Vadapalani

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Arumbakkam

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Koyambedu

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Thirumangalam

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Anna Nagar Tower

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Anna Nagar East

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 Little Mount to Anna Nagar East on the Chennai Metro?
A: There are 12 stations on this route, covering 15 km. You need to change trains at Arignar Anna Alandur.

Q: What is the first and last Chennai Metro from Little Mount?
A: The first metro from Little Mount 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 Little Mount to Anna Nagar East by Chennai Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 29 minutes under normal conditions, covering 15 km across 12 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Chennai Metro fare from Little Mount to Anna Nagar East?
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 Little Mount to Anna Nagar East drops from INR 40 to INR 32.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at Little Mount metro station?
A: Little Mount is equipped with: Parking, Toilets. The station has been operational since 2018.

Q: What facilities are available at Anna Nagar East metro station?
A: Anna Nagar East offers: Parking, Toilets. It has been operational since 2017.

🏁 Conclusion

The Chennai Metro route from Little Mount to Anna Nagar East is a 15 km, 29-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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