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LIC to Thousand Lights Metro Route

Fare & Timings

Normal Fare: ₹0
Smart Card Fare: ₹0
First Train: 05:31 AM
Last Train: 11:31 PM

Station-by-Station Route

2 stations 0 interchanges 1.1 km 0 hrs 2 mins
Starts here
Blue Line · Platform No.: 1 · Towards: Chennai International Airport
Ends here
Exit
  1. 1
    Start at LIC station.
  2. 2
    Board the Blue Line towards Chennai International Airport · from Platform 1
    Ride 2 stops to Thousand Lights.
  3. Arrive at Thousand Lights station. You have reached your destination.

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Route Summary

How to reach Thousand Lights from LIC by metro? Board the metro from LIC station and travel through 0 intermediate metro stations. This is a direct route on the same line, with no train change required before reaching Thousand Lights.

The approximate travel time between LIC and Thousand Lights is 0 hrs 2 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 1.1 Km. The first metro from LIC departs at 05:31 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:31 PM.

The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹0. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both LIC and Thousand Lights stations.

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

ModeEst. CostSavings vs Metro
🚇 Metro₹0
🏍 Bike₹29 ₹29 more
🛺 Auto₹43 ₹43 more
🚕 Cab₹61 ₹61 more

Metro Ride Benefits

  • 🌱 Carbon savings: 0.16 kg CO₂
  • ⛽ Fuel savings: 0.07 litres
  • ⏱ Time saved vs road: 1.4 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
Trichy Hwy, Anna Salai, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600002
Network & Line
Chennai Metro
Blue Line
Layout
Underground
Platform
Island
Areas Around
Express Avenue Mall Padupakkam Pudupet Indira Garden Royapettah LIC
Station Amenities
Parking
Accessible
Station Gates
Gate No.Way ToAccessible
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
Train Frequency
PeakOff-Peak
Weekdays 06 min 07 min
Saturday 06 min/03 min 07 min
Sunday 07 min 10 min

Address
Express Estate, Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600014
Network & Line
Chennai Metro
Blue Line
Layout
Underground
Platform
Island
Areas Around
Spencer Plaza Thousand Lights East Indira Garden Thousand Lights West Royapettah Thousand Lights
Station Amenities
Parking
Accessible
Station Gates
Gate No.Way ToAccessible
A1 Bus Stop
A2 Express Avenue, LIC
A3 Express Avenue, LIC
A4 Prestige Zackria Metropolitan, Spencer Plaza, TNEB
B1
B2 Apollo Hospital, British Council, Bus stop, Ibis Hotel, Towards Greams Road
B3 Apollo Hospital, British Council, Bus stop, Ibis Hotel, Towards Greams Road
Train Frequency
PeakOff-Peak
Weekdays 06 min 07 min
Saturday 06 min/03 min 07 min
Sunday 07 min 10 min

LIC to Thousand Lights Metro Route FAQs

There are 2 stations between LIC and Thousand Lights on this metro route.

No, LIC to Thousand Lights is a direct route on the same line — no train change is needed.

The journey from LIC to Thousand Lights takes approximately 0 hrs 2 mins, covering a distance of about 1.1 km.
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