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Chennai Metro connects Koyambedu and Thousand Lights with 2 route options, covering approximately 13.05 km. A token fare is ₹40, while smart card users pay ₹32. Trains run from 04:57 AM to 11:31 PM, about every 12–15 minutes.
Via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central: 1 Interchange · 34 minutes · ₹40
Via Arignar Anna Alandur: 1 Interchange · 40 minutes · ₹40
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
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5 Gates Available
Gate A
Towards Maduravoyal, Poonamalle, Omni Bus Stand, Lanson Toyota Showroom
Gate B
Towards Koyambedu Omni Bus Stand, Koyambedu CMDA Building
Gate C
Towards CMRL Depot, Admin Building, Koyambedu Market, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Substation
Gate D
Towards Kurungaleeswarar Temple, Post Office
Gate E
Towards Rohini Theatre, VR Mall
6 Gates Available
Gate A1
Towards Bus Stop
Gate A2
Towards Express Avenue, LIC
Gate A3
Towards Express Avenue, LIC
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2 routes are available from Koyambedu to Thousand Lights on Chennai Metro:
via Green Line and Blue Line
Steps below describe the Via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central route (1 interchange, 34 minutes). For other options, see the Route Overview tabs above.
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, Thousand Lights
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Gate A4
Towards Prestige Zackria Metropolitan, Spencer Plaza, TNEB
Gate B2
Towards Apollo Hospital, British Council, Bus Stop, Ibis Hotel, Greams Road
Gate B3
Towards Apollo Hospital, British Council, Bus Stop, Ibis Hotel, Greams Road
via Green Line and Blue Line
Trains run daily from 04:57 AM to 11:31 PM, every 12–15 minutes.
Gate A1: Bus Stop Gate A2: Express Avenue, LIC Gate A3: Express Avenue, LIC Gate A4: Prestige Zackria Metropolitan, Spencer Plaza, TNEB Gate B2: Apollo Hospital, British Council, Bus Stop, Ibis Hotel, Greams Road Gate B3: Apollo Hospital, British Council, Bus Stop, Ibis Hotel, Greams Road
Return Journey
To return to Koyambedu, take the reverse route from Thousand Lights. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹40).
Common questions about the Koyambedu to Thousand Lights metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Chennai Metro metro journey from Koyambedu to Thousand Lights takes approximately 34 minutes, covering 13.05 km. The route covers 13 stations in total.
Travelling from Koyambedu to Thousand Lights 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, Koyambedu to Thousand Lights requires 1 interchange. Board the Green Line from Koyambedu, then change to the Blue Line at Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central to reach Thousand Lights.
The metro distance between Koyambedu and Thousand Lights on Chennai Metro is 13.05 km, covered in approximately 34 minutes.
The Koyambedu to Thousand Lights metro route on Chennai Metro covers 13 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 11 intermediate stops.
The Koyambedu to Thousand Lights metro route on Chennai Metro covers 13 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 Koyambedu to Thousand Lights on Chennai Metro is ₹40 for a single-journey token and ₹32 with a Metro Smart Card.
On Chennai Metro, the first train from Koyambedu towards Thousand Lights is at 04:57 AM and the last train is at 11:31 PM. Services run daily between 04:57 AM and 11:31 PM.
Trains on Chennai Metro run every 12–15 minutes between Koyambedu and Thousand Lights. Services are available from 04:57 AM to 11:31 PM.
At Koyambedu, 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.