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Chennai International Airport to Egmore Metro Route

Fare & Timings

Normal Fare: ₹40
Smart Card Fare: ₹32
First Train: 05:00 AM
Last Train: 11:00 PM
15 Stations 1 Interchanges 17.7 Km 0 hrs 33 mins Moderate Route
Starts here
Blue Line • Platform 2 • Towards Wimco Nagar Depot
LIC
Change here
Green Line • Platform 1 • Towards St Thomas Mount
MGR Central (Chennai Central) is a unique 3-level underground interchange hub in Chennai, connecting the Blue Line and the Green Line.
Ends here
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Route Summary

How to reach Egmore from Chennai International Airport by metro? : Board the metro from Chennai International Airport station and travel through 15 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station before reaching Egmore.

The approximate travel time between Chennai International Airport and Egmore is 0 hrs 33 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 17.7 Km. The first metro from Chennai International Airport departs at 05:00 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:00 PM.

The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹40. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facilities are available at both metro stations.

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

Travel Mode Estimated Cost Savings vs Metro
🚇 Metro ₹40 —
🏍 Bike ₹162 ₹122 more
🛺 Auto ₹242 ₹202 more
🚕 Cab ₹394 ₹354 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.

Travel Period Cash Fare Smart Card
Daily ₹80 ₹64
Weekly (5 Days) ₹400 ₹320
Weekly (6 Days) ₹480 ₹384
Weekly (7 Days) ₹560 ₹448
Monthly (20 Days) ₹1600 ₹1280
Monthly (24 Days) ₹1920 ₹1536
Monthly (28 Days) ₹2240 ₹1792

Taking this metro ride means

  • 🌱 Estimated Carbon Saving: 2.67 kg CO₂
  • ⛽ Fuel Saving (Petrol): 1.18 litres
  • ⏱ Time Saving in Rush Hour: 20.9 minutes
  • 🔥 Calories Burned: ~35 kcal

Safety Tips

  • Beware of pickpockets.
  • Don’t use mobile while onboard/deboard.
  • Don’t use mobile at coach gates.
  • Don’t force open the coach doors.
  • Avoid personal conversations with strangers.

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Address
Airport Road, Meenambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600016
Network & Line
Chennai Metro / Blue
Contact
Station Details
Layout
Elevated
Platform Type
Side Platform
Doors will open on the right.
Areas Around

Aero Hub Mall, Pancha Pandava Malai, Harbour quaters, DGQA Complex

STATION AMENITIES
Parking
Feeder Bus
Divyang Friendly
Sulabh Toilet
STATION GATES
Gate no. Way to/from Divyang
AAero Hub Mall (PVR Cinemas), Bus Stop - Towards Tambaram/Koyambedu/Chennai Central, Aero Hub (Food Court & Car Parking), GST Road, Tirusulam Railway S
BChennai International/Domestic Airport Terminals, Apollo Pharmacy, Aero Hub Mall (PVR Cinemas), AAI Staff Canteen, Aero Hub (Food Court & Car Parking)
TRAIN FREQUENCY ON
Days Peak Hours Off-Peak Hours
Monday-Friday06 min07 min
Saturday06 min/03 min07 min
Sunday07 min10 min

Address
Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600008
Network & Line
Chennai Metro / Green
Contact
Station Details
Layout
Underground
Platform Type
Island Platform
Doors will open on the left.
Areas Around

Mahaveer Colony, Chintadripet, Periamet

STATION AMENITIES
Parking
Divyang Friendly
Sulabh Toilet
STATION GATES
Gate no. Way to/from Divyang
A1Egmore Railway station
A2—
A3Egmore Railway station, Office Of The Commissioner Of Archives And Historical Research, Egmore Childrens Hospital, Egmore F2 Police Station
B1—
B2Dina Thanthi, Periyar Book House, YWCA International Guest House, HDFC Bank, Office Of Commissioner of Police, Lakshmi Sundaravadanan Hospital
B3—
TRAIN FREQUENCY ON
Days Peak Hours Off-Peak Hours
Monday-Friday12 min14 min
Saturday12 min14 min
Sunday14 min20 min

Metro Routes FAQs

𝒜. The first metro from Chennai International Airport is at 05:00 AM and the last metro is at 11:00 PM

𝒜. The travel distance is approx 17.7 Km KM

𝒜. There are 15 stations on this route.

𝒜. Approx travel time: 0 hrs 33 mins

𝒜. Yes, paid parking is available.

𝒜. Yes, feeder buses operate approx 06:00 AM – 10:00 PM (paid separately).

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