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Arumbakkam to Saidapet Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Start at Arumbakkam station. Entry Gates
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Board the Green Line towards St Thomas Mount · from Platform 1
Ride 5 stops to Arignar Anna Alandur.Change lines here -
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Board the Chennai Blue Line towards Wimco Nagar Depot · from Platform 2
Ride 3 stops to Saidapet. -
Arrive at Saidapet station. You have reached your destination. Exit Gates
Chennai Metro Route Map 2026
Route from Arumbakkam to Saidapet on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Saidapet from Arumbakkam by metro? Board the metro from Arumbakkam station and travel through 7 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station(s) before reaching Saidapet.
The approximate travel time between Arumbakkam and Saidapet is 0 hrs 18 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 10.3 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 ₹40. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both Arumbakkam and Saidapet stations.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹40 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹102 | ₹62 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹153 | ₹113 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹246 | ₹206 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 | ₹80 | ₹64 |
| Weekly (5 days) | ₹400 | ₹320 |
| Weekly (6 days) | ₹480 | ₹384 |
| Weekly (7 days) | ₹560 | ₹448 |
| Monthly (20 days) | ₹1,600 | ₹1,280 |
| Monthly (24 days) | ₹1,920 | ₹1,536 |
| Monthly (28 days) | ₹2,240 | ₹1,792 |
Commuting with a Chennai Metro Smart Card saves up to ₹448 per month on this route.
Metro Ride Benefits
- Carbon savings: 1.55 kg CO₂
- Fuel savings: 0.69 litres
- Time saved vs road: 13.2 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.
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 12 min | 14 min |
| Saturday | 12 min | 14 min |
| Sunday | 14 min | 20 min |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
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| Weekdays | 06 min | 07 min |
| Saturday | 06 min/03 min | 07 min |
| Sunday | 07 min | 10 min |
