Metro Route from Washermenpet Metro Station to Thousand Lights Metro Station – Fare & Travel Time
8.5 km16 min
5:00 AM – 11:00 PMHelpline 18604251515
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Route Overview
Travel from Washermenpet to Thousand Lights on a direct Chennai Metro service with no interchange required. The journey covers 7 stations over approximately 8.5 km. A token fare is ₹30, while smart card users pay ₹24. Trains run from 4:59 AM to 11:17 PM, about every 10–15 minutes.
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Entry & Exit Gates at Both Stations
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Start Station
Washermenpet
3 Gates Available
Gate A1
Towards Suburban Railway Station, H1 Police Station
Gate A2
Towards Dakshinamoorthy Kovil, Railway Quarters
Gate B2
Towards Mint Bus Terminus, Mc Street - Whole Sale Textile Shop, Stanley Government Hospital
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
Washermenpet to Thousand Lights runs on the Blue Line of Chennai Metro. The journey takes about 16 minutes across 7 stations.
No interchanges on this route. Trains run daily from 4:59 AM to 11:17 PM, every 10–15 minutes.
Token fare: ₹30 · Smart Card fare: ₹24.
How to Travel from Washermenpet Metro Station to Thousand Lights Metro Station
- Reach Washermenpet
- Washermenpet is a underground station on the Blue Line.
- Token Fare: ₹30
- Smart Card Fare: ₹24
- Proceed to Platform 1
- 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: 16 minutes
- Intermediate Stops: 5
- Direction: Chennai International Airport
- Stations in order:
Washermenpet, Mannadi, Highcourt, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central, Government Estate, LIC, Thousand Lights
- Arrive at Thousand Lights
- You arrive at Thousand Lights after about 16 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 Washermenpet, board the Blue Line from the opposite platform. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹30).
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Washermenpet to Thousand Lights Route – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Washermenpet to Thousand Lights metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Chennai Metro metro journey from Washermenpet to Thousand Lights takes approximately 16 Minutes, covering 8.5 km. The route covers 7 stations in total.
The Washermenpet to Thousand Lights route runs entirely on the Blue Line of Chennai Metro. No line change is required.
Yes, Washermenpet to Thousand Lights is a direct metro route on the Blue Line of Chennai Metro. No interchange or line change is needed.
The metro distance between Washermenpet and Thousand Lights on Chennai Metro is 8.5 km, covered in approximately 16 Minutes.
The Washermenpet to Thousand Lights metro route on Chennai Metro covers 7 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 5 intermediate stops.
The Washermenpet to Thousand Lights metro route on Chennai Metro covers 7 stations. Here they are in order:
- Washermenpet
- Mannadi
- Highcourt
- Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
- Government Estate
- LIC
- Thousand Lights
No, the entire Washermenpet to Thousand Lights journey on Chennai Metro runs on the Blue Line with no interchange required.
The metro fare from Washermenpet to Thousand Lights on Chennai Metro is ₹30 for a single-journey token and ₹24 with a Metro Smart Card.
On Chennai Metro, the first train from Washermenpet towards Thousand Lights is at 4:59 AM and the last train is at 11:17 PM. Services run daily between 4:59 AM and 11:17 PM.
Trains on Chennai Metro run every 10–15 minutes between Washermenpet and Thousand Lights. Services are available from 4:59 AM to 11:17 PM.
At 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.