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Thousand Lights → Arumbakkam

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Best Route via Alandur
Journey time
35 min
Fare (token)
₹40.00
Interchanges
1
Distance
15.7 km
Thousand Lights
AG-DMS
Teynampet
Nandanam
Saidapet
Little Mount
Guindy
Alandur
Ekkattuthangal
Ashok Nagar
Vadapalani
Arumbakkam

Journey steps

  1. 1

    Step 1 - Take the Blue Line

    Thousand Lights to Alandur · 8 stations

    Change lines at Alandur
  2. 2

    Step 2 - Take the Green Line

    Alandur to Arumbakkam · 5 stations

Stations en route
12
Journey time
35 min
Interchanges
1
Distance
15.7 km

First & last train

Green Line

St. Thomas Mount

First Train | 5:01 AM Towards Chennai Central

Last Train | 11:00 PM Towards Chennai Central

Every 12 min (peak) · Every 14 min (off-peak)

Mon-Sat

St. Thomas Mount

First Train | 4:51 AM Towards Chennai Central

Last Train | 11:07 PM Towards Chennai Central

Every 14 min (peak) · Every 20 min (off-peak)

Sun & holidays

Chennai Central

First Train | 5:02 AM Towards St. Thomas Mount

Last Train | 11:00 PM Towards St. Thomas Mount

Every 12 min (peak) · Every 14 min (off-peak)

Mon-Sat

Chennai Central

First Train | 4:51 AM Towards St. Thomas Mount

Last Train | 11:17 PM Towards St. Thomas Mount

Every 14 min (peak) · Every 20 min (off-peak)

Sun & holidays

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₹40.00
Smart card₹32.00

Stations en route

  1. 1 Thousand Lights
  2. 2 AG-DMS
  3. 3 Teynampet
  4. 4 Nandanam
  5. 5 Saidapet
  6. 6 Little Mount
  7. 7 Guindy
  8. 8 Alandur Junction
  9. 9 Ekkattuthangal
  10. 10 Ashok Nagar
  11. 11 Vadapalani Junction
  12. 12 Arumbakkam

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Thousand Lights to Arumbakkam?

The journey from Thousand Lights to Arumbakkam takes approximately 35 minutes via 1 interchange(s).

What is the fare from Thousand Lights to Arumbakkam?

The token fare is ₹40.00, or ₹32.00 with a smart card.

How many interchanges are there from Thousand Lights to Arumbakkam?

You'll need 1 interchange(s) to complete this journey.

Is the Arumbakkam to Thousand Lights journey the same?

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

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