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Chennai Metro connects Arumbakkam and LIC with 2 route options, covering approximately 14.21 km. A token fare is ₹40, while smart card users pay ₹32. Trains run from 05:00 AM to 11:26 PM, about every 12–15 minutes.
Via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central: 1 Interchange · 37 minutes · ₹40
Via Arignar Anna Alandur: 1 Interchange · 38 minutes · ₹40
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
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Find the correct entry and exit gates for your journey.
4 Gates Available
Gate A
Towards HDFC Bank, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav college, Annamal Institute of Hotel Management, MMDA Colony, MMDA Bus Stop, Amirthavalli Hall, Hotel Green Grande Inn
Gate B
Towards Aishwarya Mahal, Hotel Radha Regent, AR Rahman's KM college of Music And Technology, Hotel Le Club And Banquet, Chennai Park Inn, Arumbakkam MMDA Bus Stop Arumbakkam MMDA Bus Stop, Sowbhakiya Mahal
Gate C
Towards HDFC Bank, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College, Annamal Institute Of Hotel Management, MMDA Colony, MMDA Bus Stop, Amirthavalli Hall, Hotel Green Grande Inn
Gate D
Towards SV High School Arumbakkam, Chennai Park Inn, Arumbakkam MMDA Bus Stop, Sowbhakiya Mahal
7 Gates Available
Gate A1
Towards Yes Bank, Royapettah Hospital, Devi Cineplex
Gate A2
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2 routes are available from Arumbakkam to LIC on Chennai Metro:
via Green Line and Blue Line
Steps below describe the Via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central route (1 interchange, 37 minutes). For other options, see the Route Overview tabs above.
Arumbakkam, Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT, Koyambedu, Thirumangalam, Anna Nagar Tower, Anna Nagar East, Shenoy Nagar, Pachaiyappa's College, Kilpauk Medical College, Nehru Park, Egmore, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central, Government Estate, LIC
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Towards Yes Bank, Royapettah Hospital, Devi Cineplex
Gate A3
Towards Pass Port Office, Higginbothams, Darga Temple, Poompuhar
Gate B1
Towards SBI Main Branch, Towards Airport Bus Stop, LIC Southern Zonal Office, Express Avenue Mall
Gate B2
Towards SBI Main Branch, Towards Airport Bus Stop, LIC Southern Zonal Office, Express Avenue Mall
Gate B3
Towards TNEB, DBS Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Spencer Plaza
Gate B4
Towards TNEB, DBS Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Spencer Plaza
via Green Line and Blue Line
Trains run daily from 05:00 AM to 11:26 PM, every 12–15 minutes.
Gate A1: Yes Bank, Royapettah Hospital, Devi Cineplex Gate A2: Yes Bank, Royapettah Hospital, Devi Cineplex Gate A3: Pass Port Office, Higginbothams, Darga Temple, Poompuhar Gate B1: SBI Main Branch, Towards Airport Bus Stop, LIC Southern Zonal Office, Express Avenue Mall Gate B2: SBI Main Branch, Towards Airport Bus Stop, LIC Southern Zonal Office, Express Avenue Mall Gate B3: TNEB, DBS Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Spencer Plaza Gate B4: TNEB, DBS Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Spencer Plaza
Return Journey
To return to Arumbakkam, take the reverse route from LIC. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹40).
Common questions about the Arumbakkam to LIC metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Chennai Metro metro journey from Arumbakkam to LIC takes approximately 37 minutes, covering 14.21 km. The route covers 14 stations in total.
Travelling from Arumbakkam to LIC on Chennai Metro involves 2 lines: Green Line and Blue Line. You need to change from Green Line to Blue Line at Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central.
No, Arumbakkam to LIC requires 1 interchange. Board the Green Line from Arumbakkam, then change to the Blue Line at Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central to reach LIC.
The metro distance between Arumbakkam and LIC on Chennai Metro is 14.21 km, covered in approximately 37 minutes.
The Arumbakkam to LIC metro route on Chennai Metro covers 14 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 12 intermediate stops.
The Arumbakkam to LIC metro route on Chennai Metro covers 14 stations. Here they are in order:
Yes, this route has 1 interchange. You need to change from Green Line to Blue Line at Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central.
The metro fare from Arumbakkam to LIC on Chennai Metro is ₹40 for a single-journey token and ₹32 with a Metro Smart Card.
On Chennai Metro, the first train from Arumbakkam towards LIC is at 05:00 AM and the last train is at 11:26 PM. Services run daily between 05:00 AM and 11:26 PM.
Trains on Chennai Metro run every 12–15 minutes between Arumbakkam and LIC. Services are available from 05:00 AM to 11:26 PM.
At Arumbakkam, board from Platform 2 towards Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central on Chennai Metro.
The Chennai Metro helpline number is 18604251515. Contact for route information, lost property, or passenger assistance.