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Ekkattuthangal to LIC Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Start at Ekkattuthangal station. Entry Gates
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Board the Green Line towards St Thomas Mount · from Platform 1
Ride 2 stops to Arignar Anna Alandur.Change lines here -
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Board the Blue Line towards Wimco Nagar Depot · from Platform 2
Ride 8 stops to LIC. -
Arrive at LIC station. You have reached your destination. Exit
Chennai Metro Route Map 2026
Route from Ekkattuthangal to LIC on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach LIC from Ekkattuthangal by metro? Board the metro from Ekkattuthangal station and travel through 9 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station(s) before reaching LIC.
The approximate travel time between Ekkattuthangal and LIC is 0 hrs 20 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 11.6 Km. The first metro from Ekkattuthangal departs at 05:31 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:31 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹40. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both Ekkattuthangal and LIC stations.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹40 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹113 | ₹73 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹170 | ₹130 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹273 | ₹233 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: 1.76 kg CO₂
- ⛽ Fuel savings: 0.78 litres
- ⏱ Time saved vs road: 15.0 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.
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
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| 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 |
