Arumbakkam To LIC
ShortestShortest Route
Arumbakkam
Platform 1·elevated·Green LineTowards Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Vadapalani
+2.99 minyellow interchange
2.99 min · 1.37 km
Ashok Nagar
+6 min3.01 min · 1.38 km
Ekkattuthangal
+8.99 min2.99 min · 1.37 km
Arignar Anna Alandur
blue interchange
Arrive Platform 1·elevated5.5 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
interchange Arignar Anna Alandur — 5 min
Platform 1 · Blue Line ·Platform 1 Towards Wimco Nagar Depot
Arignar Anna Alandur
green interchange
Platform 1·elevated·Blue LineTowards Wimco Nagar Depot
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Guindy
+2.86 minsuburban interchange
2.86 min · 1.3 km
Little Mount
+5.74 min2.88 min · 1.31 km
AG – DMS
+17.22 min2.86 min · 1.3 km
Thousand Lights
+20.1 minpurple interchange
2.88 min · 1.31 km
LIC
Arrive Platform 1·underground10.45 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
12stops1changes
FromTo
Journey at a glance
40 min
Total time
12
stops
15.95 km
Distance
1
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Arumbakkam | 05:00 | 23:00 |
| LIC | 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
2.15 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.99 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~64 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹40
Bike
₹106
Auto
₹222
Cab
₹400
Estimates for 15.95 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
LIC
LIC, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 2 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
LIC main road· LIC area♿
2
LIC bus stop· LIC area♿
3
LIC market side· LIC area♿
4
LIC parking side· LIC area♿
Check the direction board before entering the platform.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water