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Tollgate to Arumbakkam Metro Route

Fare & Timings

Normal Fare: ₹50
Smart Card Fare: ₹40
First Train: 05:12 AM
Last Train: 11:12 PM
19 Stations 1 Interchanges 20.1 Km 0 hrs 38 mins Moderate Route
Starts here
Blue Line • Platform 1 • Towards Chennai International Airport
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 Arumbakkam from Tollgate by metro? : Board the metro from Tollgate station and travel through 19 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station before reaching Arumbakkam.

The approximate travel time between Tollgate and Arumbakkam is 0 hrs 38 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 20.1 Km. The first metro from Tollgate departs at 05:12 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:12 PM.

The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹50. 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 ₹50 —
🏍 Bike ₹181 ₹131 more
🛺 Auto ₹271 ₹221 more
🚕 Cab ₹442 ₹392 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 ₹100 ₹80
Weekly (5 Days) ₹500 ₹400
Weekly (6 Days) ₹600 ₹480
Weekly (7 Days) ₹700 ₹560
Monthly (20 Days) ₹2000 ₹1600
Monthly (24 Days) ₹2400 ₹1920
Monthly (28 Days) ₹2800 ₹2240

Taking this metro ride means

  • 🌱 Estimated Carbon Saving: 3.04 kg CO₂
  • ⛽ Fuel Saving (Petrol): 1.34 litres
  • ⏱ Time Saving in Rush Hour: 23.8 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
Thangal, Vasantha Nagar, Tondiarpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600081
Network & Line
Chennai Metro / Blue
Contact
Station Details
Layout
Elevated
Platform Type
Side Platform
Doors will open on the right.
Areas Around

Kasimedu Fish Market, Port Trust Housing Colony, Sivan Nagar

STATION AMENITIES
Parking
Divyang Friendly
Sulabh Toilet
STATION GATES
Gate no. Way to/from Divyang
E1Post Office, Thangam Mahal, UCO BANK & Sriram Finance Ltd
E2ESI Hospital, Thangal Bus Stop, CISF & Port Trust Housing Colony, CSI Inba Yesu Alaiyam, SVS Oil Mills
E3Tollgate Metro Bus Depot, ESI Hospital, Thangal Bus Stop, N4 Beach, Kasimedu Fish Market, CSI Inba Yesu Alaiyam, SVS Oil Mills
TRAIN FREQUENCY ON
Days Peak Hours Off-Peak Hours
Monday-Friday06 min07 min
Saturday06 min/03 min07 min
Sunday07 min10 min

Address
Senthil Nagar, Annai Sathya Nagar, Koyambedu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600026
Network & Line
Chennai Metro / Green
Contact
Station Details
Layout
Elevated
Platform Type
Side Platform
Doors will open on the right.
Areas Around

DG Vaishnav College, KM College, Loganathan Nagar, Avvai Nagar, Veerapandi Nagar

STATION AMENITIES
Parking
Divyang Friendly
Sulabh Toilet
STATION GATES
Gate no. Way to/from Divyang
AHDFC Bank, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav college, Annamal Institute Of Hotel Management, MMDA Colony, MMDA Bus Stop, Amirthavalli Hall, Hotel G
BAishwarya Mahal, Hotel Radha Regent, AR Rahman's KM college of Music And Technology, Hotel Le Club And Banquet, Chennai Park Inn, Arumbakkam MMDA Bus
CHDFC Bank, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav college, Annamal Institute Of Hotel Management, MMDA Colony, MMDA Bus Stop, Amirthavalli Hall, Hotel G
DSV High School Arumbakkam, Chennai Park Inn, Arumbakkam MMDA Bus Stop, Sowbhakiya Mahal
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 Tollgate is at 05:12 AM and the last metro is at 11:12 PM

𝒜. The travel distance is approx 20.1 Km KM

𝒜. There are 19 stations on this route.

𝒜. Approx travel time: 0 hrs 38 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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