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Chennai Metro connects Ekkattuthangal and Tollgate with 2 route options, covering approximately 23.41 km. A token fare is ₹50, while smart card users pay ₹40. Trains run from 05:00 AM to 11:50 PM, about every 12–15 minutes.
Via Arignar Anna Alandur: 1 Interchange · 52 minutes · ₹50
Via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central: 1 Interchange · 1 hour · ₹50
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
See every station between Ekkattuthangal and Tollgate in order. Tap any station marker to open its details page.
Find the correct entry and exit gates for your journey.
2 Gates Available
Gate A1
Towards BNR, SIDCO Industrial Estate
Gate B1
Towards Bus Stop Towards Koyambedu, Hilton Hotel, Olympia Tech Park
3 Gates Available
Gate E1
Towards Post Office, Thangam Mahal, UCO Bank, Sriram Finance
Gate E2
Towards ESI Hospital, Thangal Bus Stop, CISF & Port Trust Housing Colony, CSI Inba Yesu Alaiyam, SVS Oil Mills
Gate E3
Towards Tollgate Metro Bus Depot, ESI Hospital, Thangal Bus Stop, N4 Beach, Kasimedu Fish Market, CSI Inba Yesu Alaiyam, SVS Oil Mills
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2 routes are available from Ekkattuthangal to Tollgate on Chennai Metro:
via Green Line and Blue Line
Steps below describe the Via Arignar Anna Alandur route (1 interchange, 52 minutes). For other options, see the Route Overview tabs above.
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, Tollgate
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via Green Line and Blue Line
Trains run daily from 05:00 AM to 11:50 PM, every 12–15 minutes.
Gate E1: Post Office, Thangam Mahal, UCO Bank, Sriram Finance Gate E2: ESI Hospital, Thangal Bus Stop, CISF & Port Trust Housing Colony, CSI Inba Yesu Alaiyam, SVS Oil Mills Gate E3: Tollgate Metro Bus Depot, ESI Hospital, Thangal Bus Stop, N4 Beach, Kasimedu Fish Market, CSI Inba Yesu Alaiyam, SVS Oil Mills
Return Journey
To return to Ekkattuthangal, take the reverse route from Tollgate. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹50).
Common questions about the Ekkattuthangal to Tollgate metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Chennai Metro metro journey from Ekkattuthangal to Tollgate takes approximately 52 minutes, covering 23.41 km. The route covers 19 stations in total.
Travelling from Ekkattuthangal to Tollgate 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 Tollgate requires 1 interchange. Board the Green Line from Ekkattuthangal, then change to the Blue Line at Arignar Anna Alandur to reach Tollgate.
The metro distance between Ekkattuthangal and Tollgate on Chennai Metro is 23.41 km, covered in approximately 52 minutes.
The Ekkattuthangal to Tollgate metro route on Chennai Metro covers 19 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 17 intermediate stops.
The Ekkattuthangal to Tollgate metro route on Chennai Metro covers 19 stations. Here they are in order:
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 Tollgate on Chennai Metro is ₹50 for a single-journey token and ₹40 with a Metro Smart Card.
On Chennai Metro, the first train from Ekkattuthangal towards Tollgate is at 05:00 AM and the last train is at 11:50 PM. Services run daily between 05:00 AM and 11:50 PM.
Trains on Chennai Metro run every 12–15 minutes between Ekkattuthangal and Tollgate. Services are available from 05:00 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.