Ashok Nagar To Egmore
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
Vadapalani
+3.01 minyellow interchange
3.01 min · 1.38 km
Arumbakkam
+6 min2.99 min · 1.37 km
Kilpauk Medical College
+30 minpurple interchange
2.99 min · 1.37 km
Nehru Park
+33.01 min3.01 min · 1.38 km
Egmore
suburban interchangerailway interchange
Arrive Platform 1·underground16.5 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
36 min
Total time
12
stops
16.5 km
Distance
0
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Ashok Nagar | 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
2.23 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
1.02 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~66 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹40
Bike
₹110
Auto
₹228
Cab
₹414
Estimates for 16.5 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
Frequently asked questions
Popular routes
Departure station
Ashok Nagar
Ashok Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(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
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