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LIC to Arumbakkam Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Board the Blue Line towards Wimco Nagar Depot · from Platform 2
Ride 3 stops to MGR Central (Chennai Central).Change lines here -
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Board the Green Line towards St Thomas Mount · from Platform 1
Ride 11 stops to Arumbakkam.
Chennai Metro Route Map 2026
Route from LIC to Arumbakkam on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Arumbakkam from LIC by metro? Board the metro from LIC station and travel through 13 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station(s) before reaching Arumbakkam.
The approximate travel time between LIC and Arumbakkam is 0 hrs 24 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 14.2 Km. The first metro from LIC departs at 05:25 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:25 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹40. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both LIC and Arumbakkam stations.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹40 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹134 | ₹94 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹200 | ₹160 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹324 | ₹284 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: 2.14 kg CO₂
- ⛽ Fuel savings: 0.95 litres
- ⏱ Time saved vs road: 18.2 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 | Yes Bank, Royapettah Hospital, Devi Cineplex | |
| A2 | Yes Bank, Royapettah Hospital, Devi Cineplex | |
| A3 | Pass Port Office, Higginbothams, Darga Temple, Poompuhar | |
| B1 | SBI Main Branch, Towards Airport Bus Stop, LIC Southern zonal office, Express Avenue Mall | |
| B2 | SBI Main Branch, Towards Airport Bus Stop, LIC Southern zonal office, Express Avenue Mall | |
| B3 | TNE, BDBS Bank, Indian Overseas Bank,Spencer Plaza | |
| B4 | TNE, BDBS Bank, Indian Overseas Bank,Spencer Plaza |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06 min | 07 min |
| Saturday | 06 min/03 min | 07 min |
| Sunday | 07 min | 10 min |
| Gate No. | Way To | Accessible |
|---|---|---|
| A | HDFC Bank, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav college, Annamal Institute Of Hotel Management, MMDA Colony, MMDA Bus Stop, Amirthavalli Hall, Hotel G | |
| B | Aishwarya Mahal, Hotel Radha Regent, AR Rahman\'s KM college of Music And Technology, Hotel Le Club And Banquet, Chennai Park Inn, Arumbakkam MMDA Bus | |
| C | HDFC Bank, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav college, Annamal Institute Of Hotel Management, MMDA Colony, MMDA Bus Stop, Amirthavalli Hall, Hotel G | |
| D | SV High School Arumbakkam, Chennai Park Inn, Arumbakkam MMDA Bus Stop, Sowbhakiya Mahal |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 12 min | 14 min |
| Saturday | 12 min | 14 min |
| Sunday | 14 min | 20 min |
