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Tondiarpet to Thousand Lights Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Start at Tondiarpet station. Entry Gates
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Board the Blue Line towards Chennai International Airport · from Platform 1
Ride 9 stops to Thousand Lights. -
Arrive at Thousand Lights station. You have reached your destination. Exit Gates
Chennai Metro Route Map 2026
Route from Tondiarpet to Thousand Lights on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Thousand Lights from Tondiarpet by metro? Board the metro from Tondiarpet station and travel through 7 intermediate metro stations. This is a direct route on the same line, with no train change required before reaching Thousand Lights.
The approximate travel time between Tondiarpet and Thousand Lights is 0 hrs 17 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 9.7 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 ₹40. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both Tondiarpet and Thousand Lights stations.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹40 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹97 | ₹57 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹146 | ₹106 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹233 | ₹193 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: 1.46 kg CO₂
- Fuel savings: 0.64 litres
- Time saved vs road: 12.4 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 | 06 min | 07 min |
| Saturday | 06 min/03 min | 07 min |
| Sunday | 07 min | 10 min |
