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Chennai International Airport to Egmore Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Board the Blue Line towards Wimco Nagar Depot · from Platform 2
Ride 14 stops to MGR Central (Chennai Central).Change lines here -
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Board the Green Line towards St Thomas Mount · from Platform 1
Ride 1 stop to Egmore.
Chennai Metro Route Map 2026
Route from Chennai International Airport to Egmore on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Egmore from Chennai International Airport by metro? Board the metro from Chennai International Airport station and travel through 14 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station(s) before reaching Egmore.
The approximate travel time between Chennai International Airport and Egmore is 0 hrs 32 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 18.5 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 ₹50. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both Chennai International Airport and Egmore stations.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹50 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹168 | ₹118 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹252 | ₹202 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹410 | ₹360 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 | ₹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 |
Metro Ride Benefits
- 🌱 Carbon savings: 2.80 kg CO₂
- ⛽ Fuel savings: 1.23 litres
- ⏱ Time saved vs road: 23.8 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 | Aero Hub Mall (PVR Cinemas), Bus Stop - Towards Tambaram/Koyambedu/Chennai Central, Aero Hub (Food Court & Car Parking), GST Road, Tirusulam Railway S | |
| B | Chennai International/Domestic Airport Terminals, Apollo Pharmacy, Aero Hub Mall (PVR Cinemas), AAI Staff Canteen, Aero Hub (Food Court & Car Parking) |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06 min | 07 min |
| Saturday | 06 min/03 min | 07 min |
| Sunday | 07 min | 10 min |
| Gate No. | Way To | Accessible |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Egmore Railway station | |
| A2 | - | |
| A3 | Egmore Railway station, Office Of The Commissioner Of Archives And Historical Research, Egmore Childrens Hospital, Egmore F2 Police Station | |
| B1 | - | |
| B2 | Dina Thanthi, Periyar Book House, YWCA International Guest House, HDFC Bank, Office Of Commissioner of Police, Lakshmi Sundaravadanan Hospital | |
| B3 | - |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 12 min | 14 min |
| Saturday | 12 min | 14 min |
| Sunday | 14 min | 20 min |
