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Thousand Lights to St Thomas Mount Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Board the Blue Line towards Chennai International Airport · from Platform 1
Ride 8 stops to Arignar Anna Alandur.Change lines here -
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Board the Green Line towards St Thomas Mount · from Platform 2
Ride 1 stop to St Thomas Mount.
Chennai Metro Route Map 2026
Route from Thousand Lights to St Thomas Mount on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach St Thomas Mount from Thousand Lights by metro? Board the metro from Thousand Lights station and travel through 8 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station(s) before reaching St Thomas Mount.
The approximate travel time between Thousand Lights and St Thomas Mount is 0 hrs 17 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 10.2 Km. The first metro from Thousand Lights departs at 05:33 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:33 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹40. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both Thousand Lights and St Thomas Mount stations.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹40 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹101 | ₹61 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹152 | ₹112 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹244 | ₹204 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: 1.54 kg CO₂
- ⛽ Fuel savings: 0.68 litres
- ⏱ Time saved vs road: 13.1 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 | 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 |
| 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 | — | |
| B | — |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 12 min | 14 min |
| Saturday | 12 min | 14 min |
| Sunday | 14 min | 20 min |
