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St Thomas Mount to MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Route

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Fare & Timings

Normal Fare: ₹50
Smart Card Fare: ₹40
First Train: 05:00 AM
Last Train: 11:00 PM
17 stations 0 interchanges 19 km 0 hrs 33 mins
Starts here Entry Gates
Green Line · Platform No.: 1 · Towards: MGR Central (Chennai Central)
Ends here Exit Gates
  1. 1
    Start at St Thomas Mount station. Entry Gates
  2. 2
    Board the Green Line towards MGR Central (Chennai Central) · from Platform 1
    Ride 17 stops to MGR Central (Chennai Central).
  3. Arrive at MGR Central (Chennai Central) station. You have reached your destination. Exit Gates
13 stations 1 interchange 13.7 km 0 hrs 23 mins
Starts here Entry Gates
Green Line · Platform No.: 1 · Towards: MGR Central (Chennai Central)
Change here
Blue Line · Platform No.: 2 · Towards: Wimco Nagar Depot
Ends here Exit Gates
  1. 1
    Start at St Thomas Mount station. Entry Gates
  2. 2
    Board the Green Line towards MGR Central (Chennai Central) · from Platform 1
    Ride 2 stops to Arignar Anna Alandur.
    Change lines here
  3. 3
    Board the Blue Line towards Wimco Nagar Depot · from Platform 2
    Ride 10 stops to MGR Central (Chennai Central).
  4. Arrive at MGR Central (Chennai Central) station. You have reached your destination. Exit Gates

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Route Summary

How to reach MGR Central (Chennai Central) from St Thomas Mount by metro? Board the metro from St Thomas Mount station and travel through 15 intermediate metro stations. This is a direct route on the same line, with no train change required before reaching MGR Central (Chennai Central).

The approximate travel time between St Thomas Mount and MGR Central (Chennai Central) is 0 hrs 33 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 19 Km. The first metro from St Thomas Mount departs at 05:00 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:00 PM.

The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹50. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both St Thomas Mount and MGR Central (Chennai Central) stations.

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

ModeEst. CostSavings vs Metro
🚇 Metro₹50—
🏍 Bike₹172 ₹122 more
🛺 Auto₹258 ₹208 more
🚕 Cab₹419 ₹369 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.

PeriodCashSmart 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

Commuting with a Chennai Metro Smart Card saves up to ₹560 per month on this route.

Metro Ride Benefits

  • Carbon savings: 2.86 kg CO₂
  • Fuel savings: 1.26 litres
  • Time saved vs road: 24.4 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
Ramapuram, Collectors Nagar, Alandur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600016
Line & Network
Green Line Chennai Metro
Layout
Elevated (Side)
Areas Around
Alandur Paramesh Nagar Hudco Colony Layout TNGO Colony St Thomas Mount
Station Amenities
Parking
Accessible
Train Frequency
PeakOff-Peak
Weekdays 12 min 14 min
Saturday 12 min 14 min
Sunday 14 min 20 min

Address
Park Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600003
Line & Network
Blue Line Chennai Metro
Layout
Underground (Island)
Areas Around
Madras Medical College Egmore Court Allikulam Park Town Periamet MGR Central MGR Chennai Central MGR Central (Chennai Central)
Station Amenities
Parking
Accessible
Railway
ATM
Train Frequency
PeakOff-Peak
Weekdays 12 min 14 min
Saturday 12 min 14 min
Sunday 14 min 20 min

St Thomas Mount to MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Route FAQs

There are 17 stations between St Thomas Mount and MGR Central (Chennai Central) on this metro route, spanning a total distance of approximately 19 km from end to end.

No, St Thomas Mount to MGR Central (Chennai Central) runs entirely on the Green Line, so you can stay on the same train for the whole journey without switching platforms or lines.

The journey from St Thomas Mount to MGR Central (Chennai Central) takes approximately 0 hrs 33 mins at an average metro speed of around 35 km/h, covering 19 km in total.

This entire route from St Thomas Mount to MGR Central (Chennai Central) runs on Chennai Metro.

Yes, parking facility is available at St Thomas Mount metro station, so you can conveniently park your vehicle here before boarding the Green Line towards MGR Central (Chennai Central).

Yes, parking facility is available at MGR Central (Chennai Central) metro station, making it convenient for passengers arriving from St Thomas Mount to leave their vehicle if they plan to drive onward afterwards.

The total distance between St Thomas Mount and MGR Central (Chennai Central) on this metro route is approximately 19 km, covered in about 0 hrs 33 mins at typical metro speeds.

Take the Green Line from St Thomas Mount towards MGR Central (Chennai Central) on Chennai Metro.

The estimated normal fare from St Thomas Mount to MGR Central (Chennai Central) is ₹50, while smart card users can travel the same 19 km route for around ₹40.

The first metro from St Thomas Mount towards MGR Central (Chennai Central) departs at 05:00 AM, and the last train on this route leaves at 11:00 PM, so plan your journey within this window.

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