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CMBT to Tollgate 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 Wimco Nagar Depot · from Platform 6
Ride 7 stops to Tollgate.
Chennai Metro Route Map 2026
Route from CMBT to Tollgate on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Tollgate from CMBT by metro? Board the metro from CMBT station and travel through 17 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station(s) before reaching Tollgate.
The approximate travel time between CMBT and Tollgate is 0 hrs 33 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 19.5 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 ₹50. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both CMBT 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 | ₹176 | ₹126 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹264 | ₹214 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹429 | ₹379 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: 2.94 kg CO₂
- ⛽ Fuel savings: 1.30 litres
- ⏱ Time saved vs road: 25.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| E1 | Post Office, Thangam Mahal, UCO BANK & Sriram Finance Ltd | |
| E2 | ESI Hospital, Thangal Bus Stop, CISF & Port Trust Housing Colony, CSI Inba Yesu Alaiyam, SVS Oil Mills | |
| E3 | Tollgate Metro Bus Depot, ESI Hospital, Thangal Bus Stop, N4 Beach, Kasimedu Fish Market, CSI Inba Yesu Alaiyam, SVS Oil Mills |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06 min | 07 min |
| Saturday | 06 min/03 min | 07 min |
| Sunday | 07 min | 10 min |
