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Tondiarpet to Ekkattuthangal Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Board the Blue Line towards Chennai International Airport · from Platform 1
Ride 16 stops to Arignar Anna Alandur.Change lines here -
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Board the Green Line towards MGR Central (Chennai Central) · from Platform 2
Ride 1 stop to Ekkattuthangal.
Chennai Metro Route Map 2026
Route from Tondiarpet to Ekkattuthangal on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Ekkattuthangal from Tondiarpet by metro? Board the metro from Tondiarpet station and travel through 16 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station(s) before reaching Ekkattuthangal.
The approximate travel time between Tondiarpet and Ekkattuthangal is 0 hrs 35 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 20.5 Km. The first metro from Tondiarpet departs at 05:16 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:17 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹50. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both Tondiarpet and Ekkattuthangal stations.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹50 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹184 | ₹134 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹275 | ₹225 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹449 | ₹399 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 | ₹100 | ₹80 |
| Weekly (5 days) | ₹500 | ₹400 |
| Weekly (6 days) | ₹600 | ₹480 |
| Weekly (7 days) | ₹700 | ₹560 |
| Monthly (20 days) | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 |
| Monthly (24 days) | ₹2,400 | ₹1,920 |
| Monthly (28 days) | ₹2,800 | ₹2,240 |
Metro Ride Benefits
- 🌱 Carbon savings: 3.09 kg CO₂
- ⛽ Fuel savings: 1.36 litres
- ⏱ Time saved vs road: 26.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| E1 | Akasthya Apartments | |
| E2 | - | |
| E3 | Bus Stop | |
| E4 | H3 Police Station |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | BNR, SIDCO Industrial Estate | |
| A2 | — | |
| B1 | Bus Stop Towards Koyambedu, Hilton Hotel, Olympia Tech Park |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 12 min | 14 min |
| Saturday | 12 min | 14 min |
| Sunday | 14 min | 20 min |
