Metro Route from Ekkattuthangal Metro Station to New Washermenpet Metro Station – Fare & Travel Time
20.73 km48 min
5:00 AM – 11:00 PMHelpline 18604251515
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Route Overview
Chennai Metro connects Ekkattuthangal and New Washermenpet with 2 route options, covering approximately 20.73 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 · 48 Minutes · ₹40
Via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central: 1 Interchange · 56 Minutes · ₹50
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Arignar Anna Alandur
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Green LineBlue Line
Arignar Anna Alandur
Blue Line
Platform 2Towards Wimco Nagar Depot
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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
New Washermenpet
4 Gates Available
Gate E1
Towards Soundarapandi Subammal Higher Secondary School
Gate E2
Towards Ennore Bus Stop, Lakshmi Kovil Temple
Gate E3
Towards Washermanpet Mint, Apollo Hospital, Hotel Parijatham
Gate E4
Towards Temple Park Matriculation School
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Route Summary
2 routes are available from Ekkattuthangal to New Washermenpet on Chennai Metro:
Via Arignar Anna Alandur₹40
1 Interchange48 Minutes₹32
via Green Line and Blue Line
Via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central₹50
1 Interchange56 Minutes₹40
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 New Washermenpet Metro Station – Via Arignar Anna Alandur Route
Steps below describe the Via Arignar Anna Alandur route (1 interchange, 48 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: 48 minutes
- Intermediate Stops: 16
- Direction: St. Thomas Mount
- Stations in order:
Ekkattuthangal, Arignar Anna Alandur, Guindy, Little Mount, Saidapet, Nandanam, Teynampet, AG - DMS, Thousand Lights, LIC, Government Estate, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central, Highcourt, Mannadi, Washermenpet, Sir Theagaraya College, Tondiarpet, New Washermenpet
- Arrive at New Washermenpet
- You arrive at New Washermenpet after about 48 minutes.
- Exit Gates: New Washermenpet has 4 gates:
Gate E1: Soundarapandi Subammal Higher Secondary School Gate E2: Ennore Bus Stop, Lakshmi Kovil Temple Gate E3: Washermanpet Mint, Apollo Hospital, Hotel Parijatham Gate E4: Temple Park Matriculation School
Return Journey
To return to Ekkattuthangal, take the reverse route from New Washermenpet. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹40).
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Ekkattuthangal to New Washermenpet Route – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Ekkattuthangal to New Washermenpet metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Chennai Metro metro journey from Ekkattuthangal to New Washermenpet takes approximately 48 Minutes, covering 20.73 km. The route covers 18 stations in total.
Travelling from Ekkattuthangal to New Washermenpet 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 New Washermenpet requires 1 interchange. Board the Green Line from Ekkattuthangal, then change to the Blue Line at Arignar Anna Alandur to reach New Washermenpet.
The metro distance between Ekkattuthangal and New Washermenpet on Chennai Metro is 20.73 km, covered in approximately 48 Minutes.
The Ekkattuthangal to New Washermenpet metro route on Chennai Metro covers 18 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 16 intermediate stops.
The Ekkattuthangal to New Washermenpet metro route on Chennai Metro covers 18 stations. Here they are in order:
- Ekkattuthangal
- Arignar Anna Alandur
- Guindy
- Little Mount
- Saidapet
- Nandanam
- Teynampet
- AG - DMS
- Thousand Lights
- LIC
- Government Estate
- Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
- Highcourt
- Mannadi
- Washermenpet
- Sir Theagaraya College
- Tondiarpet
- New Washermenpet
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 New Washermenpet 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 New Washermenpet 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 New Washermenpet. 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.