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Egmore to Tondiarpet 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 2 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 5 stops to Tondiarpet.
Chennai Metro Route Map 2026
Route from Egmore to Tondiarpet on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Tondiarpet from Egmore by metro? Board the metro from Egmore station and travel through 6 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station(s) before reaching Tondiarpet.
The approximate travel time between Egmore and Tondiarpet is 0 hrs 13 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 7.5 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 ₹30. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both Egmore and Tondiarpet stations.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹30 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹80 | ₹50 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹120 | ₹90 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹190 | ₹160 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 | ₹60 | ₹48 |
| Weekly (5 days) | ₹300 | ₹240 |
| Weekly (6 days) | ₹360 | ₹288 |
| Weekly (7 days) | ₹420 | ₹336 |
| Monthly (20 days) | ₹1,200 | ₹960 |
| Monthly (24 days) | ₹1,440 | ₹1,152 |
| Monthly (28 days) | ₹1,680 | ₹1,344 |
Metro Ride Benefits
- 🌱 Carbon savings: 1.13 kg CO₂
- ⛽ Fuel savings: 0.50 litres
- ⏱ Time saved vs road: 9.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Egmore Railway station | |
| A2 | - | |
| A3 | Egmore Railway station, Office Of The Commissioner Of Archives And Historical Research, Egmore Childrens Hospital, Egmore F2 Police Station | |
| B1 | - | |
| B2 | Dina Thanthi, Periyar Book House, YWCA International Guest House, HDFC Bank, Office Of Commissioner of Police, Lakshmi Sundaravadanan Hospital | |
| B3 | - |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 12 min | 14 min |
| Saturday | 12 min | 14 min |
| Sunday | 14 min | 20 min |
| Gate No. | Way To | Accessible |
|---|---|---|
| E1 | Akasthya Apartments | |
| E2 | - | |
| E3 | Bus Stop | |
| E4 | H3 Police Station |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06 min | 07 min |
| Saturday | 06 min/03 min | 07 min |
| Sunday | 07 min | 10 min |
