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Egmore to Meenambakkam Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Start at Egmore station. Entry Gates
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Board the Green Line towards MGR Central (Chennai Central) · from Platform 2
Ride 2 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 12 stops to Meenambakkam. -
Arrive at Meenambakkam station. You have reached your destination. Exit Gates
Chennai Metro Route Map 2026
Route from Egmore to Meenambakkam on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Meenambakkam from Egmore by metro? Board the metro from Egmore station and travel through 13 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station(s) before reaching Meenambakkam.
The approximate travel time between Egmore and Meenambakkam is 0 hrs 29 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 17 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 ₹50. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both Egmore and Meenambakkam stations.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹50 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹156 | ₹106 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹234 | ₹184 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹380 | ₹330 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: 2.57 kg CO₂
- Fuel savings: 1.13 litres
- Time saved vs road: 21.8 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.
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 12 min | 14 min |
| Saturday | 12 min | 14 min |
| Sunday | 14 min | 20 min |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
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| Weekdays | 06 min | 07 min |
| Saturday | 06 min/03 min | 07 min |
| Sunday | 07 min | 10 min |
