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Thousand Lights to Arumbakkam Metro Route

Thousand Lights Metro Station is — km away from you

Fare & Timings

Normal Fare: ₹0
Smart Card Fare: ₹0
First Train: 05:23 AM
Last Train: 11:23 PM

Station-by-Station Route

16 stations 1 interchange 15.3 km 0 hrs 26 mins
Starts here Entry Gates
Blue Line · Platform No.: 2 · Towards: Wimco Nagar Depot
Change here
Green Line · Platform No.: 1 · Towards: St Thomas Mount
Ends here Exit Gates
  1. 1
    Start at Thousand Lights station. Entry Gates
  2. 2
    Board the Blue Line towards Wimco Nagar Depot · from Platform 2
    Ride 4 stops to MGR Central (Chennai Central).
    Change lines here
  3. 3
    Board the Green Line towards St Thomas Mount · from Platform 1
    Ride 11 stops to Arumbakkam.
  4. Arrive at Arumbakkam station. You have reached your destination. Exit Gates

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Route Summary

How to reach Arumbakkam from Thousand Lights by metro? Board the metro from Thousand Lights station and travel through 14 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 Thousand Lights and Arumbakkam is 0 hrs 26 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 15.3 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 ₹0. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both Thousand Lights and Arumbakkam stations.

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

ModeEst. CostSavings vs Metro
🚇 Metro₹0—
🏍 Bike₹142 ₹142 more
🛺 Auto₹213 ₹213 more
🚕 Cab₹345 ₹345 more

Metro Ride Benefits

  • Carbon savings: 2.30 kg CO₂
  • Fuel savings: 1.02 litres
  • Time saved vs road: 19.6 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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Timing Info
Platform Info

Address
Express Estate, Royapettah, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600014
Line & Network
Blue Line Chennai Metro
Layout
Underground (Island)
Areas Around
Spencer Plaza Thousand Lights East Indira Garden Thousand Lights West Royapettah Thousand Lights
Station Amenities
Parking
Accessible
Train Frequency
PeakOff-Peak
Weekdays 06 min 07 min
Saturday 06 min/03 min 07 min
Sunday 07 min 10 min

Address
Senthil Nagar, Annai Sathya Nagar, Koyambedu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600026
Line & Network
Green Line Chennai Metro
Layout
Elevated (Side)
Areas Around
DG Vaishnav College KM College Loganathan Nagar Avvai Nagar Veerapandi Nagar Arumbakkam
Station Amenities
Parking
Accessible
Train Frequency
PeakOff-Peak
Weekdays 12 min 14 min
Saturday 12 min 14 min
Sunday 14 min 20 min

Thousand Lights to Arumbakkam Metro Route FAQs

There are 16 stations between Thousand Lights and Arumbakkam on this metro route, spanning a total distance of approximately 15.3 km from end to end.

Yes, this journey starts on the Blue Line from Thousand Lights and ends on the Green Line at Arumbakkam, so you will need to interchange 1 time(s) along the way.

The journey from Thousand Lights to Arumbakkam takes approximately 0 hrs 26 mins at an average metro speed of around 35 km/h, covering 15.3 km in total.

This entire route from Thousand Lights to Arumbakkam runs on Chennai Metro.

Yes, parking facility is available at Thousand Lights metro station, so you can conveniently park your vehicle here before boarding the Blue Line towards Arumbakkam.

Yes, parking facility is available at Arumbakkam metro station, making it convenient for passengers arriving from Thousand Lights to leave their vehicle if they plan to drive onward afterwards.

The total distance between Thousand Lights and Arumbakkam on this metro route is approximately 15.3 km, covered in about 0 hrs 26 mins at typical metro speeds.

Take the Blue Line from Thousand Lights towards Arumbakkam on Chennai Metro.

The estimated normal fare from Thousand Lights to Arumbakkam is ₹0, while smart card users can travel the same 15.3 km route for around ₹0.

The first metro from Thousand Lights towards Arumbakkam departs at 05:23 AM, and the last train on this route leaves at 11:23 PM, so plan your journey within this window.
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