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Saidapet to Arumbakkam Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Board the Blue Line towards Chennai International Airport · from Platform 1
Ride 4 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 4 stops to Arumbakkam.
Chennai Metro Route Map 2026
Route from Saidapet to Arumbakkam on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Arumbakkam from Saidapet by metro? Board the metro from Saidapet station and travel through 7 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 Saidapet and Arumbakkam is 0 hrs 18 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 10.3 Km. The first metro from Saidapet departs at 05:42 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:42 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹40. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both Saidapet 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 | ₹102 | ₹62 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹153 | ₹113 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹246 | ₹206 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: 1.55 kg CO₂
- ⛽ Fuel savings: 0.69 litres
- ⏱ Time saved vs road: 13.2 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 | Todd hunter Nagar, Animal Husbandary Department, Veterinary Poly clinic, P W D Govt. Quarters | |
| A2 | Saidapet Bus Stand, Tamilnadu Open University, Sub Registrar\'s Office, T.Nagar, YMCA | |
| A3 | Saidapet Bus Stand, Tamilnadu Open University, Sub Registrar\'s Office, T.Nagar, YMCA | |
| B1 | Govt.Model High School, Mother Teresa Women\'s University | |
| B2 | Govt.Model High School, Mother Teresa Women\'s University | |
| B3 | Subway, Bazaar Road, Jones Road, Usman Road, T.Nagar, District Registrar\'s office, Saidapet Bus Stand | |
| B4 | Saidapet Bus Stan |
| 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 |
