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Tollgate to Nehru Park Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Start at Tollgate station. Entry Gates
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Board the Blue Line towards Chennai International Airport · from Platform 1
Ride 8 stops to MGR Central (Chennai Central).Change lines here -
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Board the Green Line towards St Thomas Mount · from Platform 1
Ride 2 stops to Nehru Park. -
Arrive at Nehru Park station. You have reached your destination. Exit Gates
Chennai Metro Route Map 2026
Route from Tollgate to Nehru Park on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Nehru Park from Tollgate by metro? Board the metro from Tollgate station and travel through 9 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station(s) before reaching Nehru Park.
The approximate travel time between Tollgate and Nehru Park is 0 hrs 19 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 11 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 ₹40. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both Tollgate and Nehru Park stations.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹40 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹108 | ₹68 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹162 | ₹122 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹260 | ₹220 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 |
Commuting with a Chennai Metro Smart Card saves up to ₹448 per month on this route.
Metro Ride Benefits
- Carbon savings: 1.66 kg CO₂
- Fuel savings: 0.73 litres
- Time saved vs road: 14.2 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.
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
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| Weekdays | 06 min | 07 min |
| Saturday | 06 min/03 min | 07 min |
| Sunday | 07 min | 10 min |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
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| Weekdays | 12 min | 14 min |
| Saturday | 12 min | 14 min |
| Sunday | 14 min | 20 min |
