Metro Route from Ekkattuthangal Metro Station to Government Estate Metro Station – Fare & Travel Time
12.48 km31 min
5:00 AM – 11:00 PMHelpline 18604251515
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Route Overview
Chennai Metro connects Ekkattuthangal and Government Estate with 2 route options, covering approximately 12.48 km. A token fare is ₹40, while smart card users pay ₹32. Trains run from 5:00 AM to 11:50 PM, about every 12–15 minutes.
Via Arignar Anna Alandur: 1 Interchange · 31 Minutes · ₹40
Via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central: 1 Interchange · 43 Minutes · ₹40
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Start
Ekkattuthangal
Green Line
Platform 2Towards Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
12 stops in between
Egmore
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Entry & Exit Gates at Both Stations
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Start Station
Ekkattuthangal
2 Gates Available
Gate A1
Towards BNR, SIDCO Industrial Estate
Gate B1
Towards Bus Stop Towards Koyambedu, Hilton Hotel, Olympia Tech Park
Destination Station
Government Estate
5 Gates Available
Gate A1
Towards Omandurar Multi Speciality Hospital And Busstop, Rajaji Hall And MLA Hostel, Nappier Bridge And Doordarshan, Island Ground & Army Headquarters Dakshin Bharath
Gate A2
Towards Omandurar Multi Speciality Hospital And Busstop, Rajaji Hall And MLA Hostel, Nappier Bridge And Doordarshan, Island Ground & Army Headquarters Dakshin Bharath
Gate A3
Towards Chindadaripet Railway Station And Simpson Busstop, Ritchi Street And Hindu Office, Por & Sons - MTC & SETC Head Quarters, May Day Park ,mount Road
Gate B1
Towards Walajah Road & Subway, Marina Beach,, MA Chidambaram Cricket Stadium, Tamil Nadu Tourism, Omandurar Medical College Hospital, Kasthuribai Govt Medical College Hospital, Kalaivanar Arangam, Madaras University, Ezhilagam
Gate B2
Towards Richie Street, Khadi Craft, Omandurar Medical College Hospital, Kasthuribai Govt Medical College Hospital, Kalaivanar Arangam, Madaras University, Ezhilagam
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Route Summary
2 routes are available from Ekkattuthangal to Government Estate on Chennai Metro:
Via Arignar Anna Alandur₹40
1 Interchange31 Minutes₹32
via Green Line and Blue Line
Via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central₹40
1 Interchange43 Minutes₹32
via Green Line and Blue Line
Trains run daily from 5:00 AM to 11:50 PM, every 12–15 minutes.
How to Travel from Ekkattuthangal Metro Station to Government Estate Metro Station – Via Arignar Anna Alandur Route
Steps below describe the Via Arignar Anna Alandur route (1 interchange, 31 Minutes). For other options, see the Route Overview tabs above.
- Reach Ekkattuthangal
- Ekkattuthangal is a elevated station on the Green Line.
- Token Fare: ₹40
- Smart Card Fare: ₹32
- Proceed to Platform 1
- After security check, follow signs for "Green Line – St. Thomas Mount".
- The platform is accessible via elevated level.
- Board the Train
- Trains run every 12–15 minutes.
- Interchange:
- Change trains at Arignar Anna Alandur: get off the Green Line and board the Blue Line.
- Journey Details:
- Travel Time: 31 minutes
- Intermediate Stops: 9
- Direction: St. Thomas Mount
- Stations in order:
Ekkattuthangal, Arignar Anna Alandur, Guindy, Little Mount, Saidapet, Nandanam, Teynampet, AG - DMS, Thousand Lights, LIC, Government Estate
- Arrive at Government Estate
- You arrive at Government Estate after about 31 minutes.
- Exit Gates: Government Estate has 5 gates:
Gate A1: Omandurar Multi Speciality Hospital And Busstop, Rajaji Hall And MLA Hostel, Nappier Bridge And Doordarshan, Island Ground & Army Headquarters Dakshin Bharath Gate A2: Omandurar Multi Speciality Hospital And Busstop, Rajaji Hall And MLA Hostel, Nappier Bridge And Doordarshan, Island Ground & Army Headquarters Dakshin Bharath Gate A3: Chindadaripet Railway Station And Simpson Busstop, Ritchi Street And Hindu Office, Por & Sons - MTC & SETC Head Quarters, May Day Park ,mount Road Gate B1: Walajah Road & Subway, Marina Beach,, MA Chidambaram Cricket Stadium, Tamil Nadu Tourism, Omandurar Medical College Hospital, Kasthuribai Govt Medical College Hospital, Kalaivanar Arangam, Madaras University, Ezhilagam Gate B2: Richie Street, Khadi Craft, Omandurar Medical College Hospital, Kasthuribai Govt Medical College Hospital, Kalaivanar Arangam, Madaras University, Ezhilagam
Return Journey
To return to Ekkattuthangal, take the reverse route from Government Estate. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹40).
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Ekkattuthangal to Government Estate Route – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Ekkattuthangal to Government Estate metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Chennai Metro metro journey from Ekkattuthangal to Government Estate takes approximately 31 Minutes, covering 12.48 km. The route covers 11 stations in total.
Travelling from Ekkattuthangal to Government Estate on Chennai Metro involves 2 lines: Green Line and Blue Line. You need to change from Green Line to Blue Line at Arignar Anna Alandur.
No, Ekkattuthangal to Government Estate requires 1 interchange. Board the Green Line from Ekkattuthangal, then change to the Blue Line at Arignar Anna Alandur to reach Government Estate.
The metro distance between Ekkattuthangal and Government Estate on Chennai Metro is 12.48 km, covered in approximately 31 Minutes.
The Ekkattuthangal to Government Estate metro route on Chennai Metro covers 11 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 9 intermediate stops.
The Ekkattuthangal to Government Estate metro route on Chennai Metro covers 11 stations. Here they are in order:
- Ekkattuthangal
- Arignar Anna Alandur
- Guindy
- Little Mount
- Saidapet
- Nandanam
- Teynampet
- AG - DMS
- Thousand Lights
- LIC
- Government Estate
Yes, this route has 1 interchange. You need to change from Green Line to Blue Line at Arignar Anna Alandur.
The metro fare from Ekkattuthangal to Government Estate on Chennai Metro is ₹40 for a single-journey token and ₹32 with a Metro Smart Card.
On Chennai Metro, the first train from Ekkattuthangal towards Government Estate is at 5:00 AM and the last train is at 11:50 PM. Services run daily between 5:00 AM and 11:50 PM.
Trains on Chennai Metro run every 12–15 minutes between Ekkattuthangal and Government Estate. Services are available from 5:00 AM to 11:50 PM.
At Ekkattuthangal, board from Platform 1 towards St. Thomas Mount on Chennai Metro.
The Chennai Metro helpline number is 18604251515. Contact for route information, lost property, or passenger assistance.