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🚆 Chennai Metro: Nanganallur Road to Anna Nagar East

The Chennai Metro journey from Nanganallur Road to Anna Nagar East involves an interchange at Arignar Anna Alandur — from the Blue Line to the Green Line. Total distance is 123 km with an estimated travel time of 245 minutes across 11 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. Nanganallur Road station has been operational since 2015. 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 Nanganallur Road 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: ~245 minutes

💰 Fare Information

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

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Nanganallur Road

Blue Line
→ Next: arignar_anna_alandur (221 min)
2

Arignar Anna Alandur

Blue Line
🏁 Terminal Station
3

Arignar Anna Alandur

Green Line
→ Next: ekkattuthangal (2 min)
4

Ekkattuthangal

Green Line
→ Next: ashok_nagar (4 min)
5

Ashok Nagar

Green Line
→ Next: vadapalani (3 min)
6

Vadapalani

Green Line
→ Next: arumbakkam (2 min)
7

Arumbakkam

Green Line
→ Next: cmbt (2 min)
8

CMBT

Green Line
→ Next: koyambedu (1 min)
9

Koyambedu

Green Line
→ Next: thirumangalam (2 min)
10

Thirumangalam

Green Line
→ Next: anna_nagar_tower (1 min)
11

Anna Nagar Tower

Green Line
→ Next: anna_nagar_east (2 min)
12

Anna Nagar East

Green Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Nanganallur Road → Arignar Anna Alandur

📏 Distance: 110.73 km
⏱️ Time: 221 min
3

Arignar Anna Alandur → Ekkattuthangal

📏 Distance: 1.44 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
🔄 Transfer: Green Line
4

Ekkattuthangal → Ashok Nagar

📏 Distance: 2.20 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
5

Ashok Nagar → Vadapalani

📏 Distance: 1.70 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
6

Vadapalani → Arumbakkam

📏 Distance: 1.26 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
7

Arumbakkam → Cmbt

📏 Distance: 1.33 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
8

CMBT → Koyambedu

📏 Distance: 0.89 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
9

Koyambedu → Thirumangalam

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
10

Thirumangalam → Anna Nagar Tower

📏 Distance: 0.79 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
11

Anna Nagar Tower → Anna Nagar East

📏 Distance: 1.16 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Nanganallur Road

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 Nanganallur Road to Anna Nagar East on the Chennai Metro?
A: There are 11 stations on this route, covering 123 km. You need to change trains at Arignar Anna Alandur.

Q: What is the first and last Chennai Metro from Nanganallur Road?
A: The first metro from Nanganallur Road 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 Nanganallur Road to Anna Nagar East by Chennai Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 245 minutes under normal conditions, covering 123 km across 11 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Chennai Metro fare from Nanganallur Road to Anna Nagar East?
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 Nanganallur Road to Anna Nagar East drops from INR 50 to INR 40.

Station Facilities

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

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 Nanganallur Road to Anna Nagar East is a 123 km, 245-minute journey with one interchange at Arignar Anna Alandur. 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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