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Arumbakkam to Ekkattuthangal Metro Route
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Route from Arumbakkam to Ekkattuthangal on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Ekkattuthangal from Arumbakkam by metro? Board the metro from Arumbakkam station and travel through 2 intermediate metro stations. This is a direct route on the same line, with no train change required before reaching Ekkattuthangal.
The approximate travel time between Arumbakkam and Ekkattuthangal is 0 hrs 9 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 5.2 Km. The first metro from Arumbakkam departs at 05:25 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:25 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹30. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both Arumbakkam and Ekkattuthangal stations.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹30 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹61 | ₹31 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹92 | ₹62 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹143 | ₹113 more |
Pre-calculated Weekly/Monthly Fare Chart
The fare shown below is calculated for daily, weekly, and monthly travel which includes both up and down journey and for a single person.
| Period | Cash | Smart Card |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | ₹60 | ₹48 |
| Weekly (5 days) | ₹300 | ₹240 |
| Weekly (6 days) | ₹360 | ₹288 |
| Weekly (7 days) | ₹420 | ₹336 |
| Monthly (20 days) | ₹1,200 | ₹960 |
| Monthly (24 days) | ₹1,440 | ₹1,152 |
| Monthly (28 days) | ₹1,680 | ₹1,344 |
Metro Ride Benefits
- 🌱 Carbon savings: 0.78 kg CO₂
- ⛽ Fuel savings: 0.34 litres
- ⏱ Time saved vs road: 6.6 minutes
- 🔥 Calories burned (walk to/from station): ~70 kcal
Safety Tips
- Stand behind the yellow line while waiting for the train.
- Keep your belongings secure and within sight at all times.
- Let passengers exit before boarding.
- Hold handrails while the train is moving.
- In an emergency, use the help point or alert station staff.
| Gate No. | Way To | Accessible |
|---|---|---|
| A | HDFC Bank, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav college, Annamal Institute Of Hotel Management, MMDA Colony, MMDA Bus Stop, Amirthavalli Hall, Hotel G | |
| B | Aishwarya Mahal, Hotel Radha Regent, AR Rahman\'s KM college of Music And Technology, Hotel Le Club And Banquet, Chennai Park Inn, Arumbakkam MMDA Bus | |
| C | HDFC Bank, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav college, Annamal Institute Of Hotel Management, MMDA Colony, MMDA Bus Stop, Amirthavalli Hall, Hotel G | |
| D | SV High School Arumbakkam, Chennai Park Inn, Arumbakkam MMDA Bus Stop, Sowbhakiya Mahal |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 12 min | 14 min |
| Saturday | 12 min | 14 min |
| Sunday | 14 min | 20 min |
| Gate No. | Way To | Accessible |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | BNR, SIDCO Industrial Estate | |
| A2 | — | |
| B1 | Bus Stop Towards Koyambedu, Hilton Hotel, Olympia Tech Park |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 12 min | 14 min |
| Saturday | 12 min | 14 min |
| Sunday | 14 min | 20 min |
