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New Washermanpet to Ekkattuthangal Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Board the Blue Line towards Chennai International Airport · from Platform 1
Ride 17 stops to Arignar Anna Alandur.Change lines here -
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Board the Green Line towards MGR Central (Chennai Central) · from Platform 2
Ride 1 stop to Ekkattuthangal.
Chennai Metro Route Map 2026
Route from New Washermanpet to Ekkattuthangal on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Ekkattuthangal from New Washermanpet by metro? Board the metro from New Washermanpet station and travel through 17 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station(s) before reaching Ekkattuthangal.
The approximate travel time between New Washermanpet and Ekkattuthangal is 0 hrs 37 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 21.7 Km. The first metro from New Washermanpet departs at 05:14 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:15 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹50. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both New Washermanpet and Ekkattuthangal stations.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹50 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹194 | ₹144 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹290 | ₹240 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹474 | ₹424 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 |
Metro Ride Benefits
- 🌱 Carbon savings: 3.28 kg CO₂
- ⛽ Fuel savings: 1.45 litres
- ⏱ Time saved vs road: 27.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| E1 | Soundarapandi Subbammal Hr Sec School | |
| E2 | Towards Ennore Bus stop, Lakshmi Kovil Temple | |
| E3 | Towards Washermanpet Mint, Apollo Hospital, Hotel parijatham | |
| E4 | Temple Park Matriculation School |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | BNR, SIDCO Industrial Estate | |
| A2 | — | |
| B1 | Bus Stop Towards Koyambedu, Hilton Hotel, Olympia Tech Park |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 12 min | 14 min |
| Saturday | 12 min | 14 min |
| Sunday | 14 min | 20 min |
