Arumbakkam To Egmore
ShortestShortest Route
Arumbakkam
Platform 1·elevated·Green LineTowards Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT
+3.01 min3.01 min · 1.38 km
Koyambedu
+6 minred interchange
2.99 min · 1.37 km
Kilpauk Medical College
+24 minpurple interchange
2.99 min · 1.37 km
Nehru Park
+27.01 min3.01 min · 1.38 km
Egmore
suburban interchangerailway interchange
Arrive Platform 1·underground13.75 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
30 min
Total time
10
stops
13.75 km
Distance
0
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Arumbakkam | 05:00 | 23:00 |
| Egmore | 05:00 | 23:00 |
Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).
Fares & smart card
Token fare
₹40
Buy at counter or TVM
Smart card
₹32
Save ₹8 per ride
Off-peak smart card
₹32
Save ₹8 per ride
Use your Chennai Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.
Fare guideTravel green
1.86 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.85 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~55 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹40
Bike
₹92
Auto
₹196
Cab
₹352
Estimates for 13.75 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
Frequently asked questions
Popular routes
Departure station
Arumbakkam
Arumbakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 2 · 3 entry points
Key exits
1
Arumbakkam main road· Arumbakkam area♿
2
Arumbakkam bus stop· Arumbakkam area♿
3
Arumbakkam market side· Arumbakkam area♿
Check the direction board before entering the platform.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water
Arrival station
Egmore
Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 1 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
Egmore main road· Chennai Egmore railway station♿
2
Egmore bus stop· Chennai Egmore railway station♿
3
Egmore market side· Chennai Egmore railway station♿
4
Egmore parking side· Chennai Egmore railway station♿
Interchange or connecting station. Follow color-coded signs for suburban, railway connections.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMParking