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CMBT to Thousand Lights Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Board the Green Line towards MGR Central (Chennai Central) · from Platform 2
Ride 11 stops to MGR Central (Chennai Central).Change lines here -
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Board the Blue Line towards Chennai International Airport · from Platform 5
Ride 3 stops to Thousand Lights.
Chennai Metro Route Map 2026
Route from CMBT to Thousand Lights on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Thousand Lights from CMBT by metro? Board the metro from CMBT station and travel through 13 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station(s) before reaching Thousand Lights.
The approximate travel time between CMBT and Thousand Lights is 0 hrs 24 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 14.2 Km. The first metro from CMBT departs at 05:14 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:15 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹40. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both CMBT and Thousand Lights stations.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹40 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹133 | ₹93 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹200 | ₹160 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹323 | ₹283 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 | ₹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 |
Metro Ride Benefits
- 🌱 Carbon savings: 2.14 kg CO₂
- ⛽ Fuel savings: 0.94 litres
- ⏱ Time saved vs road: 18.2 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.
| Gate No. | Way To | Accessible |
|---|---|---|
| A | Omni Bus Stand, Koyambedu Market | |
| B | — | |
| C | K-11 Police Station, Apollo Clinic, Bus Stand, Election Commission, Jaints Park |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 12 min | 14 min |
| Saturday | 12 min | 14 min |
| Sunday | 14 min | 20 min |
| Gate No. | Way To | Accessible |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Bus Stop | |
| A2 | Express Avenue, LIC | |
| A3 | Express Avenue, LIC | |
| A4 | Prestige Zackria Metropolitan, Spencer Plaza, TNEB | |
| B1 | — | |
| B2 | Apollo Hospital, British Council, Bus stop, Ibis Hotel, Towards Greams Road | |
| B3 | Apollo Hospital, British Council, Bus stop, Ibis Hotel, Towards Greams Road |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06 min | 07 min |
| Saturday | 06 min/03 min | 07 min |
| Sunday | 07 min | 10 min |
