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Egmore to Ekkattuthangal Metro Route

Egmore Metro Station is — km away from you

Fare & Timings

Normal Fare: ₹40
Smart Card Fare: ₹32
First Train: 05:33 AM
Last Train: 11:33 PM
14 stations 0 interchanges 15.8 km 0 hrs 27 mins
Starts here Entry Gates
Green Line · Platform No.: 1 · Towards: St Thomas Mount
Ends here Exit Gates
  1. 1
    Start at Egmore station. Entry Gates
  2. 2
    Board the Green Line towards St Thomas Mount · from Platform 1
    Ride 14 stops to Ekkattuthangal.
  3. Arrive at Ekkattuthangal station. You have reached your destination. Exit Gates
15 stations 2 interchanges 15.2 km 0 hrs 26 mins
Starts here Entry Gates
Green Line · Platform No.: 2 · Towards: MGR Central (Chennai Central)
Change here
Blue Line · Platform No.: 5 · Towards: Chennai International Airport
Change here
Green Line · Platform No.: 2 · Towards: MGR Central (Chennai Central)
Ends here Exit Gates
  1. 1
    Start at Egmore station. Entry Gates
  2. 2
    Board the Green Line towards MGR Central (Chennai Central) · from Platform 2
    Ride 2 stops to MGR Central (Chennai Central).
    Change lines here
  3. 3
    Board the Blue Line towards Chennai International Airport · from Platform 5
    Ride 10 stops to Arignar Anna Alandur.
    Change lines here
  4. 4
    Board the Green Line towards MGR Central (Chennai Central) · from Platform 2
    Ride 1 stop to Ekkattuthangal.
  5. Arrive at Ekkattuthangal station. You have reached your destination. Exit Gates

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Route Summary

How to reach Ekkattuthangal from Egmore by metro? Board the metro from Egmore station and travel through 12 intermediate metro stations. This is a direct route on the same line, with no train change required before reaching Ekkattuthangal.

The approximate travel time between Egmore and Ekkattuthangal is 0 hrs 27 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 15.8 Km. The first metro from Egmore departs at 05:33 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:33 PM.

The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹40. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both Egmore and Ekkattuthangal stations.

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

ModeEst. CostSavings vs Metro
🚇 Metro₹40—
🏍 Bike₹147 ₹107 more
🛺 Auto₹220 ₹180 more
🚕 Cab₹357 ₹317 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.

PeriodCashSmart 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

Commuting with a Chennai Metro Smart Card saves up to ₹448 per month on this route.

Metro Ride Benefits

  • Carbon savings: 2.39 kg CO₂
  • Fuel savings: 1.06 litres
  • Time saved vs road: 20.4 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.
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Route Info
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Platform Info

Address
Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600008
Line & Network
Green Line Chennai Metro
Layout
Underground (Island)
Areas Around
Mahaveer Colony Chintadripet Periamet Egmore
Station Amenities
Parking
Accessible
Railway
ATM
Train Frequency
PeakOff-Peak
Weekdays 12 min 14 min
Saturday 12 min 14 min
Sunday 14 min 20 min

Address
Labour Colony, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600032
Line & Network
Green Line Chennai Metro
Layout
Elevated (Side)
Areas Around
Ambal Nagar Annai Veilankanni’s College Ekkattuthangal
Station Amenities
Parking
Accessible
Train Frequency
PeakOff-Peak
Weekdays 12 min 14 min
Saturday 12 min 14 min
Sunday 14 min 20 min

Egmore to Ekkattuthangal Metro Route FAQs

There are 14 stations between Egmore and Ekkattuthangal on this metro route, spanning a total distance of approximately 15.8 km from end to end.

No, Egmore to Ekkattuthangal runs entirely on the Green Line, so you can stay on the same train for the whole journey without switching platforms or lines.

The journey from Egmore to Ekkattuthangal takes approximately 0 hrs 27 mins at an average metro speed of around 35 km/h, covering 15.8 km in total.

This entire route from Egmore to Ekkattuthangal runs on Chennai Metro.

Yes, parking facility is available at Egmore metro station, so you can conveniently park your vehicle here before boarding the Green Line towards Ekkattuthangal.

Yes, parking facility is available at Ekkattuthangal metro station, making it convenient for passengers arriving from Egmore to leave their vehicle if they plan to drive onward afterwards.

The total distance between Egmore and Ekkattuthangal on this metro route is approximately 15.8 km, covered in about 0 hrs 27 mins at typical metro speeds.

Take the Green Line from Egmore towards Ekkattuthangal on Chennai Metro.

The estimated normal fare from Egmore to Ekkattuthangal is ₹40, while smart card users can travel the same 15.8 km route for around ₹32.

The first metro from Egmore towards Ekkattuthangal departs at 05:33 AM, and the last train on this route leaves at 11:33 PM, so plan your journey within this window.
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