Ekkattuthangal To Arumbakkam
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Ekkattuthangal
Platform 1·elevated·Green LineTowards Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Ashok Nagar
+2.99 min2.99 min · 1.37 km
Vadapalani
+6 minyellow interchange
3.01 min · 1.38 km
Arumbakkam
Arrive Platform 1·elevated4.12 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
9 min
Total time
3
stops
4.12 km
Distance
0
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Ekkattuthangal | 05:00 | 23:00 |
| Arumbakkam | 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
₹20
Buy at counter or TVM
Smart card
₹16
Save ₹4 per ride
Off-peak smart card
₹16
Save ₹4 per ride
Use your Chennai Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.
Fare guideTravel green
0.56 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.26 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~16 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹20
Bike
₹34
Auto
₹80
Cab
₹140
Estimates for 4.12 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
Frequently asked questions
Popular routes
Departure station
Ekkattuthangal
Ekkattuthangal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 2 · 3 entry points
Key exits
1
Ekkattuthangal main road· Ekkattuthangal area♿
2
Ekkattuthangal bus stop· Ekkattuthangal area♿
3
Ekkattuthangal market side· Ekkattuthangal area♿
Check the direction board before entering the platform.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water
Arrival 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