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Chennai Metro connects Thousand Lights and Koyambedu with 2 route options, covering approximately 13.05 km. A token fare is ₹40, while smart card users pay ₹32. Trains run from 05:00 AM to 11:23 PM, about every 10–15 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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Find the correct entry and exit gates for your journey.
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
5 Gates Available
Gate A
Towards Maduravoyal, Poonamalle, Omni Bus Stand, Lanson Toyota Showroom
Gate B
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2 routes are available from Thousand Lights to Koyambedu on Chennai Metro:
via Blue Line and Green 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.
Thousand Lights, 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
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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
via Blue Line and Green Line
Trains run daily from 05:00 AM to 11:23 PM, every 10–15 minutes.
Gate A: Maduravoyal, Poonamalle, Omni Bus Stand, Lanson Toyota Showroom Gate B: Koyambedu Omni Bus Stand, Koyambedu CMDA Building Gate C: CMRL Depot, Admin Building, Koyambedu Market, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Substation Gate D: Kurungaleeswarar Temple, Post Office Gate E: Rohini Theatre, VR Mall
Return Journey
To return to Thousand Lights, take the reverse route from Koyambedu. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹40).
Common questions about the Thousand Lights to Koyambedu metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Chennai Metro metro journey from Thousand Lights to Koyambedu takes approximately 34 minutes, covering 13.05 km. The route covers 13 stations in total.
Travelling from Thousand Lights to Koyambedu 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, Thousand Lights to Koyambedu requires 1 interchange. Board the Blue Line from Thousand Lights, then change to the Green Line at Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central to reach Koyambedu.
The metro distance between Thousand Lights and Koyambedu on Chennai Metro is 13.05 km, covered in approximately 34 minutes.
The Thousand Lights to Koyambedu metro route on Chennai Metro covers 13 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 11 intermediate stops.
The Thousand Lights to Koyambedu metro route on Chennai Metro covers 13 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 Thousand Lights to Koyambedu on Chennai Metro is ₹40 for a single-journey token and ₹32 with a Metro Smart Card.
On Chennai Metro, the first train from Thousand Lights towards Koyambedu is at 05:00 AM and the last train is at 11:23 PM. Services run daily between 05:00 AM and 11:23 PM.
Trains on Chennai Metro run every 10–15 minutes between Thousand Lights and Koyambedu. Services are available from 05:00 AM to 11:23 PM.
At Thousand Lights, 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.