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Chennai International Airport to Tollgate Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Start at Chennai International Airport station. Entry Gates
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Board the Blue Line towards Wimco Nagar Depot · from Platform 2
Ride 21 stops to Tollgate. -
Arrive at Tollgate station. You have reached your destination. Exit Gates
Chennai Metro Route Map 2026
Route from Chennai International Airport to Tollgate on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Tollgate from Chennai International Airport by metro? Board the metro from Chennai International Airport station and travel through 19 intermediate metro stations. This is a direct route on the same line, with no train change required before reaching Tollgate.
The approximate travel time between Chennai International Airport and Tollgate is 0 hrs 44 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 25.8 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 Tollgate stations.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹50 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹227 | ₹177 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹340 | ₹290 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹557 | ₹507 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 |
Commuting with a Chennai Metro Smart Card saves up to ₹560 per month on this route.
Metro Ride Benefits
- Carbon savings: 3.90 kg CO₂
- Fuel savings: 1.72 litres
- Time saved vs road: 33.2 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 | |
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| Weekdays | 06 min | 07 min |
| Saturday | 06 min/03 min | 07 min |
| Sunday | 07 min | 10 min |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06 min | 07 min |
| Saturday | 06 min/03 min | 07 min |
| Sunday | 07 min | 10 min |
