Metro Route from Chennai International Airport Metro Station to Ashok Nagar Metro Station – Fare & Travel Time
8.45 km20 min
5:00 AM – 11:00 PMHelpline 18604251515
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Route Overview
Travel from Chennai International Airport to Ashok Nagar on Chennai Metro with 1 interchange. The journey covers 6 stations over approximately 8.45 km. A token fare is ₹30, while smart card users pay ₹24. Trains run from 4:51 AM to 11:08 PM, about every 10–15 minutes.
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Entry & Exit Gates at Both Stations
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Start Station
Chennai International Airport
2 Gates Available
Gate A
Towards Aero Hub Mall (PVR Cinemas), Bus Stop - Towards Tambaram/Koyambedu/Chennai Central, Aero Hub (Food Court & Car Parking), GST Road, Tirusulam Railway Station
Gate B
Towards Chennai International/Domestic Airport Terminals, Apollo Pharmacy, Aero Hub Mall (PVR Cinemas), AAI Staff Canteen, Aero Hub (Food Court & Car Parking)
Destination Station
Ashok Nagar
4 Gates Available
Gate C
Towards ESI Hospital, Ashok Nagar Bus Stop, KK Nagar Bus Depot, BHEL Staff Quarters, Post Office Ashok Nagar, KV School, The Gokulam Park Hotel
Gate D
Towards ESI Hospital, Ashok Nagar Bus Stop, KK Nagar Bus Depot, BHEL Staff Quarters, Post Office Ashok Nagar, KV School, The Gokulam Park Hotel
Gate E
Towards ESI Hospital, Ashok Nagar Bus Stop, KK Nagar Bus Depot, BHEL Staff Quarters, Post Office Ashok Nagar
Gate F
Towards Udhayam Theatre
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Route Summary
Chennai International Airport to Ashok Nagar is an interchange route on Chennai Metro, spanning Blue Line and Green Line. The journey takes about 20 minutes across 6 stations.
1 interchange on this route. Trains run daily from 4:51 AM to 11:08 PM, every 10–15 minutes.
Token fare: ₹30 · Smart Card fare: ₹24.
How to Travel from Chennai International Airport Metro Station to Ashok Nagar Metro Station
- Reach Chennai International Airport
- Chennai International Airport is a elevated station on the Blue Line.
- Token Fare: ₹30
- Smart Card Fare: ₹24
- Proceed to Platform 1
- After security check, follow signs for "Blue Line – Wimco Nagar Depot".
- The platform is accessible via elevated level.
- Board the Train
- Trains run every 10–15 minutes.
- Interchange:
- Change trains at Arignar Anna Alandur: get off the Blue Line and board the Green Line.
- Journey Details:
- Travel Time: 20 minutes
- Intermediate Stops: 4
- Direction: Wimco Nagar Depot
- Stations in order:
Chennai International Airport, Meenambakkam, OTA - Nanganallur Road, Arignar Anna Alandur, Ekkattuthangal, Ashok Nagar
- Arrive at Ashok Nagar
- You arrive at Ashok Nagar after about 20 minutes.
- Exit Gates: Ashok Nagar has 4 gates:
Gate C: ESI Hospital, Ashok Nagar Bus Stop, KK Nagar Bus Depot, BHEL Staff Quarters, Post Office Ashok Nagar, KV School, The Gokulam Park Hotel Gate D: ESI Hospital, Ashok Nagar Bus Stop, KK Nagar Bus Depot, BHEL Staff Quarters, Post Office Ashok Nagar, KV School, The Gokulam Park Hotel Gate E: ESI Hospital, Ashok Nagar Bus Stop, KK Nagar Bus Depot, BHEL Staff Quarters, Post Office Ashok Nagar Gate F: Udhayam Theatre
Return Journey
To return to Chennai International Airport, take the reverse route from Ashok Nagar. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹30).
View Return Route: Ashok Nagar to Chennai International Airport
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Chennai International Airport to Ashok Nagar Route – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Chennai International Airport to Ashok Nagar metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Chennai Metro metro journey from Chennai International Airport to Ashok Nagar takes approximately 20 Minutes, covering 8.45 km. The route covers 6 stations in total.
Travelling from Chennai International Airport to Ashok Nagar on Chennai Metro involves 2 lines: Blue Line and Green Line. You need to change from Blue Line to Green Line at Arignar Anna Alandur.
No, Chennai International Airport to Ashok Nagar requires 1 interchange. Board the Blue Line from Chennai International Airport, then change to the Green Line at Arignar Anna Alandur to reach Ashok Nagar.
The metro distance between Chennai International Airport and Ashok Nagar on Chennai Metro is 8.45 km, covered in approximately 20 Minutes.
The Chennai International Airport to Ashok Nagar metro route on Chennai Metro covers 6 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 4 intermediate stops.
The Chennai International Airport to Ashok Nagar metro route on Chennai Metro covers 6 stations. Here they are in order:
- Chennai International Airport
- Meenambakkam
- OTA - Nanganallur Road
- Arignar Anna Alandur
- Ekkattuthangal
- Ashok Nagar
Yes, this route has 1 interchange. You need to change from Blue Line to Green Line at Arignar Anna Alandur.
The metro fare from Chennai International Airport to Ashok Nagar on Chennai Metro is ₹30 for a single-journey token and ₹24 with a Metro Smart Card.
On Chennai Metro, the first train from Chennai International Airport towards Ashok Nagar is at 4:51 AM and the last train is at 11:08 PM. Services run daily between 4:51 AM and 11:08 PM.
Trains on Chennai Metro run every 10–15 minutes between Chennai International Airport and Ashok Nagar. Services are available from 4:51 AM to 11:08 PM.
At Chennai International Airport, board from Platform 1 towards Wimco Nagar Depot on Chennai Metro.
The Chennai Metro helpline number is 18604251515. Contact for route information, lost property, or passenger assistance.