Metro Route from Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT Metro Station to Thousand Lights Metro Station – Fare & Travel Time
14.17 km37 min
5:00 AM – 11:00 PMHelpline 18604251515
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Route Overview
Chennai Metro connects Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT and Thousand Lights with 2 route options, covering approximately 14.17 km. A token fare is ₹40, while smart card users pay ₹32. Trains run from 5:02 AM to 11:29 PM, about every 12–15 minutes.
Via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central: 1 Interchange · 37 Minutes · ₹40
Via Arignar Anna Alandur: 1 Interchange · 38 Minutes · ₹40
Available Routes(2)
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Start
Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT
Green Line
Platform 2Towards Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
8 stops in between
Egmore
Start
Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT
Green Line
Platform 1Towards St. Thomas Mount
3 stops in between
Ekkattuthangal
Arignar Anna Alandur
Change line
Green LineBlue Line
Arignar Anna Alandur
Blue Line
Platform 2Towards Wimco Nagar Depot
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Entry & Exit Gates at Both Stations
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Start Station
Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT
2 Gates Available
Gate A
Towards Omni Bus Stand, Koyambedu Market
Gate C
Towards K-11 Police Station, Apollo Clinic, Bus Stand, Election Commission, Jaints Park
Destination Station
Thousand Lights
6 Gates Available
Gate A1
Towards Bus Stop
Gate A2
Towards Express Avenue, LIC
Gate A3
Towards Express Avenue, LIC
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
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Route Summary
2 routes are available from Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT to Thousand Lights on Chennai Metro:
Via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central₹40
1 Interchange37 Minutes₹32
via Green Line and Blue Line
Via Arignar Anna Alandur₹40
1 Interchange38 Minutes₹32
via Green Line and Blue Line
Trains run daily from 5:02 AM to 11:29 PM, every 12–15 minutes.
How to Travel from Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT Metro Station to Thousand Lights Metro Station – Via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Route
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.
- Reach Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT
- Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT is a elevated station on the Green Line.
- Token Fare: ₹40
- Smart Card Fare: ₹32
- Proceed to Platform 2
- After security check, follow signs for "Green Line – Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central".
- The platform is accessible via elevated level.
- Board the Train
- Trains run every 12–15 minutes.
- Interchange:
- Change trains at Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central: get off the Green Line and board the Blue Line.
- Journey Details:
- Travel Time: 37 minutes
- Intermediate Stops: 12
- Direction: Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
- Stations in order:
Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT, 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
- Arrive at Thousand Lights
- You arrive at Thousand Lights after about 37 minutes.
- Exit Gates: Thousand Lights has 6 gates:
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 Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT, take the reverse route from Thousand Lights. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹40).
View Return Route: Thousand Lights to Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT
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Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT to Thousand Lights Route – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT to Thousand Lights metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Chennai Metro metro journey from Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT to Thousand Lights takes approximately 37 Minutes, covering 14.17 km. The route covers 14 stations in total.
Travelling from Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT 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, Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT to Thousand Lights requires 1 interchange. Board the Green Line from Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT, then change to the Blue Line at Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central to reach Thousand Lights.
The metro distance between Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT and Thousand Lights on Chennai Metro is 14.17 km, covered in approximately 37 Minutes.
The Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT to Thousand Lights metro route on Chennai Metro covers 14 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 12 intermediate stops.
The Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT to Thousand Lights metro route on Chennai Metro covers 14 stations. Here they are in order:
- Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT
- 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
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 Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT 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 Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT towards Thousand Lights is at 5:02 AM and the last train is at 11:29 PM. Services run daily between 5:02 AM and 11:29 PM.
Trains on Chennai Metro run every 12–15 minutes between Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT and Thousand Lights. Services are available from 5:02 AM to 11:29 PM.
At Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT, 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.