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MGR Central (Chennai Central) to Meenambakkam Metro Route

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Fare & Timings

Normal Fare: ₹40
Smart Card Fare: ₹32
First Train: 05:27 AM
Last Train: 11:27 PM

Station-by-Station Route

13 stations 0 interchanges 15.5 km 0 hrs 27 mins
Starts here Entry Gates
Blue Line · Platform No.: 5 · Towards: Chennai International Airport
Ends here Exit Gates
  1. 1
    Start at MGR Central (Chennai Central) station. Entry Gates
  2. 2
    Board the Blue Line towards Chennai International Airport · from Platform 5
    Ride 13 stops to Meenambakkam.
  3. Arrive at Meenambakkam station. You have reached your destination. Exit Gates

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Route Summary

How to reach Meenambakkam from MGR Central (Chennai Central) by metro? Board the metro from MGR Central (Chennai Central) station and travel through 11 intermediate metro stations. This is a direct route on the same line, with no train change required before reaching Meenambakkam.

The approximate travel time between MGR Central (Chennai Central) and Meenambakkam is 0 hrs 27 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 15.5 Km. The first metro from MGR Central (Chennai Central) departs at 05:27 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:27 PM.

The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹40. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both MGR Central (Chennai Central) and Meenambakkam stations.

Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.

ModeEst. CostSavings vs Metro
🚇 Metro₹40—
🏍 Bike₹144 ₹104 more
🛺 Auto₹216 ₹176 more
🚕 Cab₹350 ₹310 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.

PeriodCashSmart 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: 2.34 kg CO₂
  • Fuel savings: 1.03 litres
  • Time saved vs road: 19.9 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.
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Route Info
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Platform Info

Address
Park Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600003
Line & Network
Blue Line Chennai Metro
Layout
Underground (Island)
Areas Around
Madras Medical College Egmore Court Allikulam Park Town Periamet MGR Central MGR Chennai Central MGR Central (Chennai Central)
Station Amenities
Parking
Accessible
Railway
ATM
Train Frequency
PeakOff-Peak
Weekdays 06 min 07 min
Saturday 06 min/03 min 07 min
Sunday 07 min 10 min

Address
National Airports Authority Colony, Meenambakkam, Nandanvakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600114
Line & Network
Blue Line Chennai Metro
Layout
Elevated (Side)
Areas Around
AM Jain College Nehru Colony National Airports Authority Colony Pazhavanthangal Meenambakkam
Station Amenities
Parking
Accessible
Railway
Train Frequency
PeakOff-Peak
Weekdays 06 min 07 min
Saturday 06 min/03 min 07 min
Sunday 07 min 10 min

MGR Central (Chennai Central) to Meenambakkam Metro Route FAQs

There are 13 stations between MGR Central (Chennai Central) and Meenambakkam on this metro route, spanning a total distance of approximately 15.5 km from end to end.

No, MGR Central (Chennai Central) to Meenambakkam runs entirely on the Blue Line, so you can stay on the same train for the whole journey without switching platforms or lines.

The journey from MGR Central (Chennai Central) to Meenambakkam takes approximately 0 hrs 27 mins at an average metro speed of around 35 km/h, covering 15.5 km in total.

This entire route from MGR Central (Chennai Central) to Meenambakkam runs on Chennai Metro.

Yes, parking facility is available at MGR Central (Chennai Central) metro station, so you can conveniently park your vehicle here before boarding the Blue Line towards Meenambakkam.

Yes, parking facility is available at Meenambakkam metro station, making it convenient for passengers arriving from MGR Central (Chennai Central) to leave their vehicle if they plan to drive onward afterwards.

The total distance between MGR Central (Chennai Central) and Meenambakkam on this metro route is approximately 15.5 km, covered in about 0 hrs 27 mins at typical metro speeds.

Take the Blue Line from MGR Central (Chennai Central) towards Meenambakkam on Chennai Metro.

The estimated normal fare from MGR Central (Chennai Central) to Meenambakkam is ₹40, while smart card users can travel the same 15.5 km route for around ₹32.

The first metro from MGR Central (Chennai Central) towards Meenambakkam departs at 05:27 AM, and the last train on this route leaves at 11:27 PM, so plan your journey within this window.

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