Ashok NagarChennai International Airport
20 min5 stops₹30Chennai Metro
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Ashok Nagar To Chennai International Airport

ShortestShortest Route
Ashok Nagar
Platform 1·elevated·Green LineTowards Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Ekkattuthangal
+2.99 min
2.99 min · 1.37 km
Arignar Anna Alandur
blue interchange
Arrive Platform 1·elevated2.75 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

interchange Arignar Anna Alandur — 5 min

Platform 1 · Blue Line ·Platform 1 Towards Wimco Nagar Depot

+5 min
Arignar Anna Alandur
green interchange
Platform 1·elevated·Blue LineTowards Wimco Nagar Depot
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Nanganallur Road
+2.88 min
2.88 min · 1.31 km
Meenambakkam
+5.74 min
2.86 min · 1.3 km
Chennai International Airport
suburban interchangeairport interchange
Arrive Platform 1·elevated3.92 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

5stops1changes
Arignar Anna AlandurNanganallur RoadMeenambakkamBChennai International AirportAAshok NagarEkkattuthangal
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Journey at a glance

20 min
Total time
5
stops
6.67 km
Distance
1
Interchanges

First & last trains

StationFirst trainLast train
Ashok Nagar05:0023:00
Chennai International Airport05:0023:00
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 guide

Travel green

0.90 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.41 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
₹50
Auto
₹110
Cab
₹196

Estimates for 6.67 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Departure station

Ashok Nagar

elevated
Ashok Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:0023:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 2 · 3 entry points
Key exits
1
Ashok Nagar main road· Ashok Nagar area
2
Ashok Nagar bus stop· Ashok Nagar area
3
Ashok Nagar market side· Ashok Nagar area
Check the direction board before entering the platform.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water
Arrival station

Chennai International Airport

elevated
Chennai International Airport, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:0023:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 2 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
Chennai International Airport main road· Chennai Airport terminals, Tirusulam suburban station
2
Chennai International Airport bus stop· Chennai Airport terminals, Tirusulam suburban station
3
Chennai International Airport market side· Chennai Airport terminals, Tirusulam suburban station
4
Chennai International Airport parking side· Chennai Airport terminals, Tirusulam suburban station
Interchange or connecting station. Follow color-coded signs for suburban, airport connections.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMParking