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🚆 Chennai Metro: Thousand Lights to Pachaiyappa College

The Blue Line of the Chennai Metro connects Thousand Lights to Pachaiyappa College without any interchange. This direct route covers 8 km in approximately 15 minutes across 8 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.

🗺️ Chennai Metro Map, Route and Ticket Price Guide

Use this Chennai Metro route map to plan the journey from Thousand Lights to Pachaiyappa College. 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: ~15 minutes

💰 Fare Information

💵 Standard: INR 30
🎟️ Discounted: INR 24
💳 Smart Card: 10% off
* Discounts for seniors, students, etc.

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Thousand Lights

Blue Line
→ Next: lic (2 min)
2

LIC

Blue Line
→ Next: government_estate (1 min)
3

Government Estate

Blue Line
→ Next: mgr_central_chennai_central (3 min)
4

MGR Central (Chennai Central)

Blue Line
→ Next: egmore (0 min)
5

Egmore

Green Line
→ Next: nehru_park (2 min)
6

Nehru Park

Green Line
→ Next: kilpauk_medical_college (1 min)
7

Kilpauk Medical College

Green Line
→ Next: pachaiyappa_college (2 min)
8

Pachaiyappa College

Green Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Thousand Lights → Lic

📏 Distance: 1.07 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
2

LIC → Government Estate

📏 Distance: 0.92 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
3

Government Estate → Mgr Central Chennai Central

📏 Distance: 1.71 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
4

MGR Central (Chennai Central) → Egmore

📏 Distance: 0.43 km
⏱️ Time: N/A min
5

Egmore → Nehru Park

📏 Distance: 1.11 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
6

Nehru Park → Kilpauk Medical College

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
7

Kilpauk Medical College → Pachaiyappa College

📏 Distance: 1.43 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Thousand Lights

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

LIC

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Government Estate

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Egmore

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Nehru Park

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Kilpauk Medical College

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 Pachaiyappa College on the Chennai Metro?
A: There are 8 stations on this route, covering 8 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 Pachaiyappa College by Chennai Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 15 minutes under normal conditions, covering 8 km across 8 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Chennai Metro fare from Thousand Lights to Pachaiyappa College?
A: The standard token fare is INR 30. With a smart card, you pay INR 24 (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 Pachaiyappa College drops from INR 30 to INR 24.

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 Pachaiyappa College metro station?
A: Pachaiyappa College has standard metro facilities.

🏁 Conclusion

The Chennai Metro route from Thousand Lights to Pachaiyappa College is a 8 km, 15-minute journey with no line change. At INR 30 (or INR 24 with smart card), it is one of the most affordable and reliable ways to travel across Chennai.

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