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🚆 Chennai Metro: Sir Theagaraya College to Arignar Anna Alandur

The Blue Line of the Chennai Metro connects Sir Theagaraya College to Arignar Anna Alandur without any interchange. This direct route covers 19 km in approximately 37 minutes across 15 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Chennai Metro runs along the Blue Line with no line changes required. Sir Theagaraya College station has been operational since 2021. Arignar Anna Alandur station opened in 2015.

🗺️ Chennai Metro Map, Route and Ticket Price Guide

Use this Chennai Metro route map to plan the journey from Sir Theagaraya College to Arignar Anna Alandur. 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: ~37 minutes

💰 Fare Information

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

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Sir Theagaraya College

Blue Line
→ Next: washermanpet (2 min)
2

Washermanpet

Blue Line
→ Next: mannadi (2 min)
3

Mannadi

Blue Line
→ Next: high_court (1 min)
4

High Court

Blue Line
→ Next: mgr_central_chennai_central (4 min)
5

MGR Central (Chennai Central)

Blue Line
→ Next: government_estate (3 min)
6

Government Estate

Blue Line
→ Next: lic (1 min)
7

LIC

Blue Line
→ Next: thousand_lights (2 min)
8

Thousand Lights

Blue Line
→ Next: ag_dms (3 min)
9

AG-DMS

Blue Line
→ Next: teynampet (1 min)
10

Teynampet

Blue Line
→ Next: nandanam (1 min)
11

Nandanam

Blue Line
→ Next: saidapet (3 min)
12

Saidapet

Blue Line
→ Next: little_mount (2 min)
13

Little Mount

Blue Line
→ Next: guindy (2 min)
14

Guindy

Blue Line
→ Next: arignar_anna_alandur (2 min)
15

Arignar Anna Alandur

Blue Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Sir Theagaraya College → Washermanpet

📏 Distance: 1.10 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
2

Washermanpet → Mannadi

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
3

Mannadi → High Court

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
4

High Court → Mgr Central Chennai Central

📏 Distance: 2.41 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
5

MGR Central (Chennai Central) → Government Estate

📏 Distance: 1.71 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
6

Government Estate → Lic

📏 Distance: 0.92 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
7

LIC → Thousand Lights

📏 Distance: 1.07 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
8

Thousand Lights → Ag Dms

📏 Distance: 1.90 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
9

AG-DMS → Teynampet

📏 Distance: 0.83 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
10

Teynampet → Nandanam

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
11

Nandanam → Saidapet

📏 Distance: 1.66 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
12

Saidapet → Little Mount

📏 Distance: 1.11 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
13

Little Mount → Guindy

📏 Distance: 1.30 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
14

Guindy → Arignar Anna Alandur

📏 Distance: 1.38 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Sir Theagaraya College

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Washermanpet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Mannadi

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

High Court

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

💡 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 Sir Theagaraya College to Arignar Anna Alandur on the Chennai Metro?
A: There are 15 stations on this route, covering 19 km. No line change is required — it is a direct journey.

Q: What is the first and last Chennai Metro from Sir Theagaraya College?
A: The first metro from Sir Theagaraya College 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 Sir Theagaraya College to Arignar Anna Alandur by Chennai Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 37 minutes under normal conditions, covering 19 km across 15 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Chennai Metro fare from Sir Theagaraya College to Arignar Anna Alandur?
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 Sir Theagaraya College to Arignar Anna Alandur drops from INR 40 to INR 32.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at Sir Theagaraya College metro station?
A: Sir Theagaraya College is equipped with: Parking, Toilets. The station has been operational since 2021.

Q: What facilities are available at Arignar Anna Alandur metro station?
A: Arignar Anna Alandur offers: Parking, Toilets. It has been operational since 2015.

🏁 Conclusion

The Chennai Metro route from Sir Theagaraya College to Arignar Anna Alandur is a 19 km, 37-minute journey with no line change. 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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