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MGR Central (Chennai Central) to St Thomas Mount Metro Route

MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Station is — km away from you

Fare & Timings

Normal Fare: ₹50
Smart Card Fare: ₹40
First Train: 05:27 AM
Last Train: 11:27 PM
17 stations 0 interchanges 19 km 0 hrs 33 mins
Starts here Entry Gates
Green Line · Platform No.: 1 · Towards: St Thomas Mount
Ends here Exit Gates
  1. 1
    Start at MGR Central (Chennai Central) station. Entry Gates
  2. 2
    Board the Green Line towards St Thomas Mount · from Platform 1
    Ride 17 stops to St Thomas Mount.
  3. Arrive at St Thomas Mount station. You have reached your destination. Exit Gates
13 stations 1 interchange 13.7 km 0 hrs 23 mins
Starts here Entry Gates
Blue Line · Platform No.: 5 · Towards: Chennai International Airport
Change here
Green Line · Platform No.: 2 · Towards: St Thomas Mount
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 11 stops to Arignar Anna Alandur.
    Change lines here
  3. 3
    Board the Green Line towards St Thomas Mount · from Platform 2
    Ride 1 stop to St Thomas Mount.
  4. Arrive at St Thomas Mount station. You have reached your destination. Exit Gates

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Route Summary

How to reach St Thomas Mount from MGR Central (Chennai Central) by metro? Board the metro from MGR Central (Chennai Central) station and travel through 15 intermediate metro stations. This is a direct route on the same line, with no train change required before reaching St Thomas Mount.

The approximate travel time between MGR Central (Chennai Central) and St Thomas Mount is 0 hrs 33 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 19 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 ₹50. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both MGR Central (Chennai Central) and St Thomas Mount stations.

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

ModeEst. CostSavings vs Metro
🚇 Metro₹50—
🏍 Bike₹172 ₹122 more
🛺 Auto₹258 ₹208 more
🚕 Cab₹419 ₹369 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₹100₹80
Weekly (5 days)₹500₹400
Weekly (6 days)₹600₹480
Weekly (7 days)₹700₹560
Monthly (20 days)₹2,000₹1,600
Monthly (24 days)₹2,400₹1,920
Monthly (28 days)₹2,800₹2,240

Commuting with a Chennai Metro Smart Card saves up to ₹560 per month on this route.

Metro Ride Benefits

  • Carbon savings: 2.86 kg CO₂
  • Fuel savings: 1.26 litres
  • Time saved vs road: 24.4 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 12 min 14 min
Saturday 12 min 14 min
Sunday 14 min 20 min

Address
Ramapuram, Collectors Nagar, Alandur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600016
Line & Network
Green Line Chennai Metro
Layout
Elevated (Side)
Areas Around
Alandur Paramesh Nagar Hudco Colony Layout TNGO Colony St Thomas Mount
Station Amenities
Parking
Accessible
Train Frequency
PeakOff-Peak
Weekdays 12 min 14 min
Saturday 12 min 14 min
Sunday 14 min 20 min

MGR Central (Chennai Central) to St Thomas Mount Metro Route FAQs

There are 17 stations between MGR Central (Chennai Central) and St Thomas Mount on this metro route, spanning a total distance of approximately 19 km from end to end.

No, MGR Central (Chennai Central) to St Thomas Mount 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 St Thomas Mount takes approximately 0 hrs 33 mins at an average metro speed of around 35 km/h, covering 19 km in total.

This entire route from MGR Central (Chennai Central) to St Thomas Mount 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 St Thomas Mount.

Yes, parking facility is available at St Thomas Mount 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 St Thomas Mount on this metro route is approximately 19 km, covered in about 0 hrs 33 mins at typical metro speeds.

Take the Blue Line from MGR Central (Chennai Central) towards St Thomas Mount on Chennai Metro.

The estimated normal fare from MGR Central (Chennai Central) to St Thomas Mount is ₹50, while smart card users can travel the same 19 km route for around ₹40.

The first metro from MGR Central (Chennai Central) towards St Thomas Mount 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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