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3.3 Km
0 hrs 6 mins
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Thousand Lights to MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Route
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Route Summary
How to reach MGR Central (Chennai Central) from Thousand Lights by metro? : Board the metro from Thousand Lights station and travel through intermediate metro stations.This is a direct metro route and no interchange is required.
The approximate travel time between Thousand Lights and MGR Central (Chennai Central) is . The total distance covered on this metro route is . The first metro from Thousand Lights departs at , while the last train leaves at .
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹30. 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 | ₹30 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹46 | ₹16 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹70 | ₹40 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹106 | ₹76 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 | ₹60 | ₹48 |
| Weekly (5 Days) | ₹300 | ₹240 |
| Weekly (6 Days) | ₹360 | ₹288 |
| Weekly (7 Days) | ₹420 | ₹336 |
| Monthly (20 Days) | ₹1200 | ₹960 |
| Monthly (24 Days) | ₹1440 | ₹1152 |
| Monthly (28 Days) | ₹1680 | ₹1344 |
Taking this metro ride means
- 🌱 Estimated Carbon Saving: 0.50 kg CO₂
- ⛽ Fuel Saving (Petrol): 0.22 litres
- ⏱ Time Saving in Rush Hour: 3.9 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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Bus Stop | |
| A2 | Express Avenue, LIC | |
| A3 | Express Avenue, LIC | |
| A4 | Prestige Zackria Metropolitan, Spencer Plaza, TNEB | |
| B1 | — | |
| B2 | Apollo Hospital, British Council, Bus stop, Ibis Hotel, Towards Greams Road | |
| B3 | Apollo Hospital, British Council, Bus stop, Ibis Hotel, Towards Greams Road |
TRAIN FREQUENCY ON
| Days | Peak Hours | Off-Peak Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 06 min | 07 min |
| Saturday | 06 min/03 min | 07 min |
| Sunday | 07 min | 10 min |
Address
Park Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600003
Station Details
Layout
Underground
Platform Type
Island Platform
Doors will open on the left.
Areas Around
Madras Medical College, Egmore Court Allikulam, Park Town, Periamet, MGR Central, MGR Chennai Central
STATION AMENITIES
Parking
Divyang Friendly
Sulabh Toilet
STATION GATES
| Gate no. | Way to/from | Divyang |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Park Town Railway Station, Rajiv Gandhi Govt General Hospital, Madras Medical College, Pallavan Salai, College Of Pharmacy | |
| A2 | Park Town Railway Station, Rajiv Gandhi Govt General Hospital, Madras Medical College, Pallavan Salai, College Of Pharmacy | |
| A3 | Chennai Central Railway Station - MAS, Suburban Railway Station, Southern Railway Head Quarters, Chennai Central Railway Station Bus Stop, School Of N | |
| B1 | Park Railway Station, Park Railway Station Bus Stop | |
| B2 | Park Railway Station, Park Railway Station Bus Stop | |
| B3 | Allikulam Court Complex (Moore Market), Central Square, Victoria Public Hall | |
| B4 | Allikulam Court Complex (Moore Market), Central Square, Victoria Public Hall | |
| B5 | Ripon Building, Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, S D A T Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, Madras Veterinary College/Hospital, G2 Periamet Police Station, |
TRAIN FREQUENCY ON
| Days | Peak Hours | Off-Peak Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 06 min | 07 min |
| Saturday | 06 min/03 min | 07 min |
| Sunday | 07 min | 10 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 3.3 Km KM
𝒜. There are 4 stations on this route.
𝒜. Approx travel time: 0 hrs 6 mins
𝒜. Yes, paid parking is available.
𝒜. Yes, feeder buses operate approx 06:00 AM – 10:00 PM (paid separately).
