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🚆 Chennai Metro: Thousand Lights to Arumbakkam

The Chennai Metro journey from Thousand Lights to Arumbakkam involves an interchange at Arignar Anna Alandur — from the Blue Line to the Green Line. Total distance is 16 km with an estimated travel time of 31 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. Thousand Lights station has been operational since 2018. Arumbakkam station opened in 2015.

🗺️ Chennai Metro Map, Route and Ticket Price Guide

Use this Chennai Metro route map to plan the journey from Thousand Lights to Arumbakkam. 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: ~31 minutes

💰 Fare Information

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

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Thousand Lights

Blue Line
→ Next: ag_dms (3 min)
2

AG-DMS

Blue Line
→ Next: teynampet (1 min)
3

Teynampet

Blue Line
→ Next: nandanam (1 min)
4

Nandanam

Blue Line
→ Next: saidapet (3 min)
5

Saidapet

Blue Line
→ Next: little_mount (2 min)
6

Little Mount

Blue Line
→ Next: guindy (2 min)
7

Guindy

Blue Line
→ Next: arignar_anna_alandur (2 min)
8

Arignar Anna Alandur

Blue Line
🏁 Terminal Station
9

Arignar Anna Alandur

Green Line
→ Next: ekkattuthangal (2 min)
10

Ekkattuthangal

Green Line
→ Next: ashok_nagar (4 min)
11

Ashok Nagar

Green Line
→ Next: vadapalani (3 min)
12

Vadapalani

Green Line
→ Next: arumbakkam (2 min)
13

Arumbakkam

Green Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Thousand Lights → Ag Dms

📏 Distance: 1.90 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
2

AG-DMS → Teynampet

📏 Distance: 0.83 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
3

Teynampet → Nandanam

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
4

Nandanam → Saidapet

📏 Distance: 1.66 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
5

Saidapet → Little Mount

📏 Distance: 1.11 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
6

Little Mount → Guindy

📏 Distance: 1.30 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
7

Guindy → Arignar Anna Alandur

📏 Distance: 1.38 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
9

Arignar Anna Alandur → Ekkattuthangal

📏 Distance: 1.44 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
🔄 Transfer: Green Line
10

Ekkattuthangal → Ashok Nagar

📏 Distance: 2.20 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
11

Ashok Nagar → Vadapalani

📏 Distance: 1.70 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
12

Vadapalani → Arumbakkam

📏 Distance: 1.26 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

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
🚉

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

💡 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 Thousand Lights to Arumbakkam on the Chennai Metro?
A: There are 12 stations on this route, covering 16 km. You need to change trains at Arignar Anna Alandur.

Q: What is the first and last Chennai Metro from Thousand Lights?
A: The first metro from Thousand Lights 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 Thousand Lights to Arumbakkam by Chennai Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 31 minutes under normal conditions, covering 16 km across 12 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Chennai Metro fare from Thousand Lights to Arumbakkam?
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 Thousand Lights to Arumbakkam drops from INR 40 to INR 32.

Station Facilities

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

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

🏁 Conclusion

The Chennai Metro route from Thousand Lights to Arumbakkam is a 16 km, 31-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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