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Thousand Lights to Anna Nagar Tower Metro Route

Fare & Timings

Normal Fare: ₹40
Smart Card Fare: ₹32
First Train: 05:23 AM
Last Train: 11:23 PM
11 Stations 1 Interchanges 10.1 Km 0 hrs 19 mins Moderate Route
Starts here
Blue Line • Platform 2 • Towards Wimco Nagar Depot
LIC
Change here
Green Line • Platform 1 • Towards St Thomas Mount
MGR Central (Chennai Central) is a unique 3-level underground interchange hub in Chennai, connecting the Blue Line and the Green Line.
Ends here
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Route Summary

How to reach Anna Nagar Tower from Thousand Lights by metro? : Board the metro from Thousand Lights station and travel through 11 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station before reaching Anna Nagar Tower.

The approximate travel time between Thousand Lights and Anna Nagar Tower is 0 hrs 19 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 10.1 Km. The first metro from Thousand Lights departs at 05:23 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:23 PM.

The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹40. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facilities are available at both metro stations.

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

Travel Mode Estimated Cost Savings vs Metro
🚇 Metro ₹40 —
🏍 Bike ₹101 ₹61 more
🛺 Auto ₹151 ₹111 more
🚕 Cab ₹242 ₹202 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.

Travel Period Cash Fare Smart Card
Daily ₹80 ₹64
Weekly (5 Days) ₹400 ₹320
Weekly (6 Days) ₹480 ₹384
Weekly (7 Days) ₹560 ₹448
Monthly (20 Days) ₹1600 ₹1280
Monthly (24 Days) ₹1920 ₹1536
Monthly (28 Days) ₹2240 ₹1792

Taking this metro ride means

  • 🌱 Estimated Carbon Saving: 1.53 kg CO₂
  • ⛽ Fuel Saving (Petrol): 0.67 litres
  • ⏱ Time Saving in Rush Hour: 11.9 minutes
  • 🔥 Calories Burned: ~35 kcal

Safety Tips

  • Beware of pickpockets.
  • Don’t use mobile while onboard/deboard.
  • Don’t use mobile at coach gates.
  • Don’t force open the coach doors.
  • Avoid personal conversations with strangers.

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Address
Express Estate, Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600014
Network & Line
Chennai Metro / Blue
Contact
Station Details
Layout
Underground
Platform Type
Island Platform
Doors will open on the left.
Areas Around

Spencer Plaza, Thousand Lights East, Indira Garden, Thousand Lights West, Royapettah

STATION AMENITIES
Parking
Divyang Friendly
Sulabh Toilet
STATION GATES
Gate no. Way to/from Divyang
A1Bus Stop
A2Express Avenue, LIC
A3Express Avenue, LIC
A4Prestige Zackria Metropolitan, Spencer Plaza, TNEB
B1—
B2Apollo Hospital, British Council, Bus stop, Ibis Hotel, Towards Greams Road
B3Apollo Hospital, British Council, Bus stop, Ibis Hotel, Towards Greams Road
TRAIN FREQUENCY ON
Days Peak Hours Off-Peak Hours
Monday-Friday06 min07 min
Saturday06 min/03 min07 min
Sunday07 min10 min

Address
2nd Aenue, AD Block, Anna Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600040
Network & Line
Chennai Metro / Green
Contact
Station Details
Layout
Underground
Platform Type
Island Platform
Doors will open on the left.
Areas Around

Anna Adarsh College, Kathiravan Colony, AL Block Anna Nagar

STATION AMENITIES
Parking
Divyang Friendly
Sulabh Toilet
STATION GATES
Gate no. Way to/from Divyang
A1Anna Nagar Tower Park, Luke Church, Iyyappan Kovil
A2Anna Nagar Tower Park, Luke Church, Iyyappan Kovil
A3Shanthi Colony, 5th Avenue, Shri Krishnaswamy College for Women, Anna Adarsh College
B12nd Avenue Road, 10th Main Road, Anna Nagar Post Office, Chaya & Kadi, Purple Tea
B22nd Avenue Road, 10th Main Road, Anna Nagar Post Office, Chaya & Kadi, Purple Tea
B3G - Block 1st Street, 2nd Avenue, Saravana Bhavan Hotel, Upavihar, Kora Food Street
TRAIN FREQUENCY ON
Days Peak Hours Off-Peak Hours
Monday-Friday12 min14 min
Saturday12 min14 min
Sunday14 min20 min

Metro Routes FAQs

𝒜. The first metro from Thousand Lights is at 05:23 AM and the last metro is at 11:23 PM

𝒜. The travel distance is approx 10.1 Km KM

𝒜. There are 11 stations on this route.

𝒜. Approx travel time: 0 hrs 19 mins

𝒜. Yes, paid parking is available.

𝒜. Yes, feeder buses operate approx 06:00 AM – 10:00 PM (paid separately).

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