Metro Route from New Washermenpet Metro Station to Ekkattuthangal 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 New Washermenpet and Ekkattuthangal with 2 route options, covering approximately 20.73 km. A token fare is ₹40, while smart card users pay ₹32. Trains run from 4:59 AM to 11:10 PM, about every 10–15 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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Start 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
Destination Station
Ekkattuthangal
2 Gates Available
Gate A1
Towards BNR, SIDCO Industrial Estate
Gate B1
Towards Bus Stop Towards Koyambedu, Hilton Hotel, Olympia Tech Park
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Route Summary
2 routes are available from New Washermenpet to Ekkattuthangal on Chennai Metro:
Via Arignar Anna Alandur₹40
1 Interchange48 Minutes₹32
via Blue Line and Green Line
Via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central₹50
1 Interchange56 Minutes₹40
via Blue Line and Green Line
Trains run daily from 4:59 AM to 11:10 PM, every 10–15 minutes.
How to Travel from New Washermenpet Metro Station to Ekkattuthangal 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 New Washermenpet
- New Washermenpet is a elevated station on the Blue Line.
- Token Fare: ₹40
- Smart Card Fare: ₹32
- Proceed to Platform 1
- After security check, follow signs for "Blue Line – Chennai International Airport".
- The platform is accessible via elevated level.
- Board the Train
- Trains run every 10–15 minutes.
- Interchange:
- Change trains at Arignar Anna Alandur: get off the Blue Line and board the Green Line.
- Journey Details:
- Travel Time: 48 minutes
- Intermediate Stops: 16
- Direction: Chennai International Airport
- Stations in order:
New Washermenpet, Tondiarpet, Sir Theagaraya College, Washermenpet, Mannadi, Highcourt, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central, Government Estate, LIC, Thousand Lights, AG - DMS, Teynampet, Nandanam, Saidapet, Little Mount, Guindy, Arignar Anna Alandur, Ekkattuthangal
- Arrive at Ekkattuthangal
- You arrive at Ekkattuthangal after about 48 minutes.
- Exit Gates: Ekkattuthangal has 2 gates:
Gate A1: BNR, SIDCO Industrial Estate Gate B1: Bus Stop Towards Koyambedu, Hilton Hotel, Olympia Tech Park
Return Journey
To return to New Washermenpet, take the reverse route from Ekkattuthangal. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹40).
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New Washermenpet to Ekkattuthangal Route – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the New Washermenpet to Ekkattuthangal metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Chennai Metro metro journey from New Washermenpet to Ekkattuthangal takes approximately 48 Minutes, covering 20.73 km. The route covers 18 stations in total.
Travelling from New Washermenpet to Ekkattuthangal on Chennai Metro involves 2 lines: Blue Line and Green Line. You need to change from Blue Line to Green Line at Arignar Anna Alandur.
No, New Washermenpet to Ekkattuthangal requires 1 interchange. Board the Blue Line from New Washermenpet, then change to the Green Line at Arignar Anna Alandur to reach Ekkattuthangal.
The metro distance between New Washermenpet and Ekkattuthangal on Chennai Metro is 20.73 km, covered in approximately 48 Minutes.
The New Washermenpet to Ekkattuthangal metro route on Chennai Metro covers 18 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 16 intermediate stops.
The New Washermenpet to Ekkattuthangal metro route on Chennai Metro covers 18 stations. Here they are in order:
- New Washermenpet
- Tondiarpet
- Sir Theagaraya College
- Washermenpet
- Mannadi
- Highcourt
- Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
- Government Estate
- LIC
- Thousand Lights
- AG - DMS
- Teynampet
- Nandanam
- Saidapet
- Little Mount
- Guindy
- Arignar Anna Alandur
- Ekkattuthangal
Yes, this route has 1 interchange. You need to change from Blue Line to Green Line at Arignar Anna Alandur.
The metro fare from New Washermenpet to Ekkattuthangal on Chennai Metro is ₹40 for a single-journey token and ₹32 with a Metro Smart Card.
On Chennai Metro, the first train from New Washermenpet towards Ekkattuthangal is at 4:59 AM and the last train is at 11:10 PM. Services run daily between 4:59 AM and 11:10 PM.
Trains on Chennai Metro run every 10–15 minutes between New Washermenpet and Ekkattuthangal. Services are available from 4:59 AM to 11:10 PM.
At New Washermenpet, board from Platform 1 towards Chennai International Airport on Chennai Metro.
The Chennai Metro helpline number is 18604251515. Contact for route information, lost property, or passenger assistance.