Arumbakkam To Tollgate
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
Nehru Park
+27.01 min3.01 min · 1.38 km
Egmore
+30 minsuburban interchangerailway interchange
2.99 min · 1.37 km
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
blue interchangesuburban interchangemrts interchange
Arrive Platform 1·underground15.13 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
interchange Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central — 5 min
Platform 1 · Blue Line ·Platform 1 Towards Wimco Nagar Depot
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
green interchangesuburban interchangemrts interchange
Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Wimco Nagar Depot
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
High Court
+2.86 min2.86 min · 1.3 km
Mannadi
+5.74 min2.88 min · 1.31 km
Tondiarpet
+14.36 min2.88 min · 1.31 km
New Washermanpet
+17.22 min2.86 min · 1.3 km
Tollgate
Arrive Platform 1·elevated9.14 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
58 min
Total time
18
stops
24.27 km
Distance
1
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Arumbakkam | 05:00 | 23:00 |
| Tollgate | 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
₹50
Buy at counter or TVM
Smart card
₹40
Save ₹10 per ride
Off-peak smart card
₹40
Save ₹10 per ride
Use your Chennai Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.
Fare guideTravel green
3.28 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
1.50 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~97 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹50
Bike
₹156
Auto
₹322
Cab
₹584
Estimates for 24.27 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
Tollgate
Tollgate, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 1 · 3 entry points
Key exits
1
Tollgate main road· Tollgate area♿
2
Tollgate bus stop· Tollgate area♿
3
Tollgate market side· Tollgate area♿
Check the direction board before entering the platform.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water