Arumbakkam To St. Thomas Mount
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
+12 minblue interchange
3.01 min · 1.38 km
St. Thomas Mount
suburban interchangemrts interchange
Arrive Platform 1·elevated6.87 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
15 min
Total time
5
stops
6.87 km
Distance
0
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Arumbakkam | 05:00 | 23:00 |
| St. Thomas Mount | 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
₹30
Buy at counter or TVM
Smart card
₹24
Save ₹6 per ride
Off-peak smart card
₹24
Save ₹6 per ride
Use your Chennai Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.
Fare guideTravel green
0.93 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.43 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~27 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹30
Bike
₹52
Auto
₹112
Cab
₹202
Estimates for 6.87 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
St. Thomas Mount
St. Thomas Mount, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 2 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
St. Thomas Mount main road· St. Thomas Mount railway station, MRTS interchange♿
2
St. Thomas Mount bus stop· St. Thomas Mount railway station, MRTS interchange♿
3
St. Thomas Mount market side· St. Thomas Mount railway station, MRTS interchange♿
4
St. Thomas Mount parking side· St. Thomas Mount railway station, MRTS interchange♿
Interchange or connecting station. Follow color-coded signs for suburban, mrts connections.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMParking