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Chennai Central → Thousand Lights

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Best Route
Journey time
7 min
Fare (token)
₹20.00
Interchanges
0
Distance
3.6 km
Chennai Central
Government Estate
LIC
Thousand Lights

Journey steps

  1. 1

    Step 1 - Take the Blue Line

    Chennai Central to Thousand Lights · 4 stations

Stations en route
4
Journey time
7 min
Interchanges
0
Distance
3.6 km

First & last train

Blue Line

Wimco Nagar Depot

First Train | 4:56 AM Towards Chennai Airport

Last Train | 11:00 PM Towards Chennai Airport

Every 6 min (peak) · Every 7 min (off-peak)

Mon-Sat

Wimco Nagar Depot

First Train | 5:03 AM Towards Chennai Airport

Last Train | 11:00 PM Towards Chennai Airport

Every 7 min (peak) · Every 10 min (off-peak)

Sun & holidays

Chennai Airport

First Train | 4:51 AM Towards Wimco Nagar Depot

Last Train | 11:00 PM Towards Wimco Nagar Depot

Every 6 min (peak) · Every 7 min (off-peak)

Mon-Sat

Chennai Airport

First Train | 5:02 AM Towards Wimco Nagar Depot

Last Train | 11:00 PM Towards Wimco Nagar Depot

Every 7 min (peak) · Every 10 min (off-peak)

Sun & holidays

Timings may change on Sundays and public holidays.

Fare breakdown

Token₹20.00
Smart card₹16.00

Stations en route

  1. 1 Chennai Central Junction
  2. 2 Government Estate
  3. 3 LIC
  4. 4 Thousand Lights

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Chennai Central to Thousand Lights?

The journey from Chennai Central to Thousand Lights takes approximately 7 minutes via 0 interchange(s).

What is the fare from Chennai Central to Thousand Lights?

The token fare is ₹20.00, or ₹16.00 with a smart card.

How many interchanges are there from Chennai Central to Thousand Lights?

This is a direct route with no interchanges.

Is the Thousand Lights to Chennai Central journey the same?

First and last train times can differ by direction - see the Thousand Lights to Chennai Central route page for that direction's specifics.

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