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🚆 Chennai Metro: Toll Gate to Thousand Lights
The Blue Line of the Chennai Metro connects Toll Gate to Thousand Lights without any interchange. This direct route covers 13 km in approximately 25 minutes across 11 stations.
🛤️ Route Overview
This route on the Chennai Metro runs along the Blue Line with no line changes required. Toll Gate station has been operational since 2021. Thousand Lights station opened in 2018.
🗺️ Chennai Metro Map, Route and Ticket Price Guide
Use this Chennai Metro route map to plan the journey from Toll Gate to Thousand Lights. 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
💰 Fare Information
🚉 Station-by-Station Guide
Toll Gate
Blue LineNew Washermanpet
Blue LineTondiarpet
Blue LineSir Theagaraya College
Blue LineWashermanpet
Blue LineMannadi
Blue LineHigh Court
Blue LineMGR Central (Chennai Central)
Blue LineGovernment Estate
Blue LineLIC
Blue LineThousand Lights
Blue Line📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown
Toll Gate → New Washermanpet
New Washermanpet → Tondiarpet
Tondiarpet → Sir Theagaraya College
Sir Theagaraya College → Washermanpet
Washermanpet → Mannadi
Mannadi → High Court
High Court → Mgr Central Chennai Central
MGR Central (Chennai Central) → Government Estate
Government Estate → Lic
LIC → Thousand Lights
🏢 Station Facilities
Toll Gate
New Washermanpet
Tondiarpet
Sir Theagaraya College
Washermanpet
Mannadi
High Court
Government Estate
LIC
Thousand Lights
💡 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 Toll Gate to Thousand Lights on the Chennai Metro?
A: There are 11 stations on this route, covering 13 km. No line change is required — it is a direct journey.
Q: What is the first and last Chennai Metro from Toll Gate?
A: The first metro from Toll Gate 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 Toll Gate to Thousand Lights by Chennai Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 25 minutes under normal conditions, covering 13 km across 11 stations.
Fare & Tickets
Q: What is the Chennai Metro fare from Toll Gate to Thousand Lights?
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 Toll Gate to Thousand Lights drops from INR 40 to INR 32.
Station Facilities
Q: What facilities are available at Toll Gate metro station?
A: Toll Gate is equipped with: Parking, Toilets. The station has been operational since 2021.
Q: What facilities are available at Thousand Lights metro station?
A: Thousand Lights offers: Parking, Toilets. It has been operational since 2018.
🏁 Conclusion
The Chennai Metro route from Toll Gate to Thousand Lights is a 13 km, 25-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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