Metro Route from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Metro Station to LIC Metro Station – Fare & Travel Time
2.25 km5 min
5:00 AM – 11:00 PMHelpline 18604251515
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Route Overview
Travel from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central to LIC on a direct Chennai Metro service with no interchange required. The journey covers 3 stations over approximately 2.25 km. A token fare is ₹20, while smart card users pay ₹16. Trains run from 4:52 AM to 11:24 PM, about every 10–15 minutes.
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Entry & Exit Gates at Both Stations
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Start Station
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
8 Gates Available
Gate A1
Towards Park Town Railway Station, Rajiv Gandhi Govt General Hospital, Madras Medical College, Pallavan Salai, College of Pharmacy
Gate A2
Towards Park Town Railway Station, Rajiv Gandhi Govt General Hospital, Madras Medical College, Pallavan Salai, College of Pharmacy
Gate A3
Towards Chennai Central Railway Station - MAS, Suburban Railway Station, Southern Railway Head Quarters, Chennai Central Railway Station Bus Stop, School Of Nursing, V.O.C Salai Wall Tax Road, Park Town Post Office
Gate B1
Towards Park Railway Station, Park Railway Station Bus Stop
Gate B2
Towards Park Railway Station, Park Railway Station Bus Stop
Gate B3
Towards Allikulam Court Complex (Moore Market), Central Square, Victoria Public Hall
Gate B4
Towards Allikulam Court Complex (Moore Market), Central Square, Victoria Public Hall
Gate B5
Towards Ripon Building, Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, S D A T Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, Madras Veterinary College/Hospital, G2 Periamet Police Station, Tamil Nadu HAJ Service Society
Destination Station
LIC
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
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Route Summary
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central to LIC runs on the Blue Line of Chennai Metro. The journey takes about 5 minutes across 3 stations.
No interchanges on this route. Trains run daily from 4:52 AM to 11:24 PM, every 10–15 minutes.
Token fare: ₹20 · Smart Card fare: ₹16.
How to Travel from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Metro Station to LIC Metro Station
- Reach Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
- Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central is a underground station on the Blue Line.
- Token Fare: ₹20
- Smart Card Fare: ₹16
- Proceed to Platform 2
- After security check, follow signs for "Blue Line – Chennai International Airport".
- The platform is accessible via underground level.
- Board the Train
- Trains run every 10–15 minutes.
- Journey Details:
- Travel Time: 5 minutes
- Intermediate Stops: 1
- Direction: Chennai International Airport
- Stations in order:
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central, Government Estate, LIC
- Arrive at LIC
- You arrive at LIC after about 5 minutes.
- Exit Gates: LIC has 7 gates:
Gate A1: Yes Bank, Royapettah Hospital, Devi Cineplex Gate A2: Yes Bank, Royapettah Hospital, Devi Cineplex Gate A3: Pass Port Office, Higginbothams, Darga Temple, Poompuhar Gate B1: SBI Main Branch, Towards Airport Bus Stop, LIC Southern Zonal Office, Express Avenue Mall Gate B2: SBI Main Branch, Towards Airport Bus Stop, LIC Southern Zonal Office, Express Avenue Mall Gate B3: TNEB, DBS Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Spencer Plaza Gate B4: TNEB, DBS Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Spencer Plaza
Return Journey
To return to Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central, board the Blue Line from the opposite platform. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹20).
View Return Route: LIC to Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
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Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central to LIC Route – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central to LIC metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Chennai Metro metro journey from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central to LIC takes approximately 5 Minutes, covering 2.25 km. The route covers 3 stations in total.
The Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central to LIC route runs entirely on the Blue Line of Chennai Metro. No line change is required.
Yes, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central to LIC is a direct metro route on the Blue Line of Chennai Metro. No interchange or line change is needed.
The metro distance between Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central and LIC on Chennai Metro is 2.25 km, covered in approximately 5 Minutes.
The Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central to LIC metro route on Chennai Metro covers 3 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 1 intermediate stop.
The Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central to LIC metro route on Chennai Metro covers 3 stations. Here they are in order:
- Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
- Government Estate
- LIC
No, the entire Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central to LIC journey on Chennai Metro runs on the Blue Line with no interchange required.
The metro fare from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central to LIC on Chennai Metro is ₹20 for a single-journey token and ₹16 with a Metro Smart Card.
On Chennai Metro, the first train from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central towards LIC is at 4:52 AM and the last train is at 11:24 PM. Services run daily between 4:52 AM and 11:24 PM.
Trains on Chennai Metro run every 10–15 minutes between Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central and LIC. Services are available from 4:52 AM to 11:24 PM.
At Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central, board from Platform 2 towards Chennai International Airport on Chennai Metro.
The Chennai Metro helpline number is 18604251515. Contact for route information, lost property, or passenger assistance.