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🚆 Chennai Metro: Thousand Lights to Meenambakkam

The Blue Line of the Chennai Metro connects Thousand Lights to Meenambakkam without any interchange. This direct route covers 232 km in approximately 464 minutes across 10 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Chennai Metro runs along the Blue Line with no line changes required. Thousand Lights station has been operational since 2018. Meenambakkam station opened in 2016.

🗺️ Chennai Metro Map, Route and Ticket Price Guide

Use this Chennai Metro route map to plan the journey from Thousand Lights to Meenambakkam. 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: ~464 minutes

💰 Fare Information

💵 Standard: INR 50
🎟️ Discounted: INR 40
💳 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
→ Next: nanganallur_road (221 min)
9

Nanganallur Road

Blue Line
→ Next: meenambakkam (225 min)
10

Meenambakkam

Blue 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
8

Arignar Anna Alandur → Nanganallur Road

📏 Distance: 110.73 km
⏱️ Time: 221 min
9

Nanganallur Road → Meenambakkam

📏 Distance: 112.57 km
⏱️ Time: 225 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
🚉

Nanganallur Road

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Meenambakkam

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 Meenambakkam on the Chennai Metro?
A: There are 10 stations on this route, covering 232 km. No line change is required — it is a direct journey.

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 Meenambakkam by Chennai Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 464 minutes under normal conditions, covering 232 km across 10 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Chennai Metro fare from Thousand Lights to Meenambakkam?
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 Thousand Lights to Meenambakkam drops from INR 50 to INR 40.

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 Meenambakkam metro station?
A: Meenambakkam offers: Parking, Toilets. It has been operational since 2016.

🏁 Conclusion

The Chennai Metro route from Thousand Lights to Meenambakkam is a 232 km, 464-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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