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Chennai Metro connects LIC and Arumbakkam with 2 route options, covering approximately 14.21 km. A token fare is ₹40, while smart card users pay ₹32. Trains run from 04:55 AM to 11:25 PM, about every 10–15 minutes.
Via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central: 1 Interchange · 37 minutes · ₹40
Via Arignar Anna Alandur: 1 Interchange · 38 minutes · ₹40
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
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Find the correct entry and exit gates for your journey.
7 Gates Available
Gate A1
Towards Yes Bank, Royapettah Hospital, Devi Cineplex
Gate A2
Towards Yes Bank, Royapettah Hospital, Devi Cineplex
Gate A3
Towards Pass Port Office, Higginbothams, Darga Temple, Poompuhar
Gate B1
Towards SBI Main Branch, Towards Airport Bus Stop, LIC Southern Zonal Office, Express Avenue Mall
Gate B2
Towards SBI Main Branch, Towards Airport Bus Stop, LIC Southern Zonal Office, Express Avenue Mall
Gate B3
Towards TNEB, DBS Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Spencer Plaza
Gate B4
Towards TNEB, DBS Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Spencer Plaza
4 Gates Available
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2 routes are available from LIC to Arumbakkam on Chennai Metro:
via Blue Line and Green Line
Steps below describe the Via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central route (1 interchange, 37 minutes). For other options, see the Route Overview tabs above.
LIC, Government Estate, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central, Egmore, Nehru Park, Kilpauk Medical College, Pachaiyappa's College, Shenoy Nagar, Anna Nagar East, Anna Nagar Tower, Thirumangalam, Koyambedu, Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT, Arumbakkam
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Gate A
Towards HDFC Bank, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav college, Annamal Institute of Hotel Management, MMDA Colony, MMDA Bus Stop, Amirthavalli Hall, Hotel Green Grande Inn
Gate B
Towards Aishwarya Mahal, Hotel Radha Regent, AR Rahman's KM college of Music And Technology, Hotel Le Club And Banquet, Chennai Park Inn, Arumbakkam MMDA Bus Stop Arumbakkam MMDA Bus Stop, Sowbhakiya Mahal
Gate C
Towards HDFC Bank, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College, Annamal Institute Of Hotel Management, MMDA Colony, MMDA Bus Stop, Amirthavalli Hall, Hotel Green Grande Inn
Gate D
Towards SV High School Arumbakkam, Chennai Park Inn, Arumbakkam MMDA Bus Stop, Sowbhakiya Mahal
via Blue Line and Green Line
Trains run daily from 04:55 AM to 11:25 PM, every 10–15 minutes.
Gate A: HDFC Bank, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav college, Annamal Institute of Hotel Management, MMDA Colony, MMDA Bus Stop, Amirthavalli Hall, Hotel Green Grande Inn Gate B: Aishwarya Mahal, Hotel Radha Regent, AR Rahman's KM college of Music And Technology, Hotel Le Club And Banquet, Chennai Park Inn, Arumbakkam MMDA Bus Stop Arumbakkam MMDA Bus Stop, Sowbhakiya Mahal Gate C: HDFC Bank, Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College, Annamal Institute Of Hotel Management, MMDA Colony, MMDA Bus Stop, Amirthavalli Hall, Hotel Green Grande Inn Gate D: SV High School Arumbakkam, Chennai Park Inn, Arumbakkam MMDA Bus Stop, Sowbhakiya Mahal
Return Journey
To return to LIC, take the reverse route from Arumbakkam. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹40).
Common questions about the LIC to Arumbakkam metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Chennai Metro metro journey from LIC to Arumbakkam takes approximately 37 minutes, covering 14.21 km. The route covers 14 stations in total.
Travelling from LIC to Arumbakkam on Chennai Metro involves 2 lines: Blue Line and Green Line. You need to change from Blue Line to Green Line at Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central.
No, LIC to Arumbakkam requires 1 interchange. Board the Blue Line from LIC, then change to the Green Line at Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central to reach Arumbakkam.
The metro distance between LIC and Arumbakkam on Chennai Metro is 14.21 km, covered in approximately 37 minutes.
The LIC to Arumbakkam metro route on Chennai Metro covers 14 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 12 intermediate stops.
The LIC to Arumbakkam metro route on Chennai Metro covers 14 stations. Here they are in order:
Yes, this route has 1 interchange. You need to change from Blue Line to Green Line at Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central.
The metro fare from LIC to Arumbakkam on Chennai Metro is ₹40 for a single-journey token and ₹32 with a Metro Smart Card.
On Chennai Metro, the first train from LIC towards Arumbakkam is at 04:55 AM and the last train is at 11:25 PM. Services run daily between 04:55 AM and 11:25 PM.
Trains on Chennai Metro run every 10–15 minutes between LIC and Arumbakkam. Services are available from 04:55 AM to 11:25 PM.
At LIC, board from Platform 2 towards Wimco Nagar Depot on Chennai Metro.
The Chennai Metro helpline number is 18604251515. Contact for route information, lost property, or passenger assistance.