Metro Route from Thousand Lights Metro Station to Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT 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 Thousand Lights and Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT with 2 route options, covering approximately 14.17 km. A token fare is ₹40, while smart card users pay ₹32. Trains run from 5:00 AM to 11:23 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
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Entry & Exit Gates at Both Stations
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Start 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
Destination 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
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Route Summary
2 routes are available from Thousand Lights to Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT on Chennai Metro:
Via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central₹40
1 Interchange37 Minutes₹32
via Blue Line and Green Line
Via Arignar Anna Alandur₹40
1 Interchange38 Minutes₹32
via Blue Line and Green Line
Trains run daily from 5:00 AM to 11:23 PM, every 10–15 minutes.
How to Travel from Thousand Lights Metro Station to Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT 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 Thousand Lights
- Thousand Lights is a underground station on the Blue Line.
- Token Fare: ₹40
- Smart Card Fare: ₹32
- Proceed to Platform 2
- After security check, follow signs for "Blue Line – Wimco Nagar Depot".
- The platform is accessible via underground level.
- Board the Train
- Trains run every 10–15 minutes.
- Interchange:
- Change trains at Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central: get off the Blue Line and board the Green Line.
- Journey Details:
- Travel Time: 37 minutes
- Intermediate Stops: 12
- Direction: Wimco Nagar Depot
- Stations in order:
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, Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT
- Arrive at Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT
- You arrive at Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT after about 37 minutes.
- Exit Gates: Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT has 2 gates:
Gate A: Omni Bus Stand, Koyambedu Market Gate C: K-11 Police Station, Apollo Clinic, Bus Stand, Election Commission, Jaints Park
Return Journey
To return to Thousand Lights, take the reverse route from Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹40).
View Return Route: Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT to Thousand Lights
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Thousand Lights to Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT Route – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Thousand Lights to Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Chennai Metro metro journey from Thousand Lights to Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT takes approximately 37 Minutes, covering 14.17 km. The route covers 14 stations in total.
Travelling from Thousand Lights to Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT 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 Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT 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 Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT.
The metro distance between Thousand Lights and Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT on Chennai Metro is 14.17 km, covered in approximately 37 Minutes.
The Thousand Lights to Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT metro route on Chennai Metro covers 14 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 12 intermediate stops.
The Thousand Lights to Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT metro route on Chennai Metro covers 14 stations. Here they are in order:
- 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
- Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT
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 Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT 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 Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT is at 5:00 AM and the last train is at 11:23 PM. Services run daily between 5:00 AM and 11:23 PM.
Trains on Chennai Metro run every 10–15 minutes between Thousand Lights and Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT. Services are available from 5:00 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.