EkkattuthangalPuratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
37 min11 stops₹40Chennai Metro
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Ekkattuthangal To Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central

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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
Arignar Anna Alandur
blue interchange
Arrive Platform 1·elevated1.38 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
Guindy
suburban interchange
+2.86 min
2.86 min · 1.3 km
Little Mount
+5.74 min
2.88 min · 1.31 km
LIC
+22.98 min
2.88 min · 1.31 km
Government Estate
+25.84 min
2.86 min · 1.3 km
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
green interchangesuburban interchangemrts interchange
Arrive Platform 1·underground13.06 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

11stops1changes
BPuratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran CentralGovernment EstateLICThousand LightsAG – DMSTeynampetNandanamSaidapetLittle MountGuindyArignar Anna AlandurAEkkattuthangal
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Journey at a glance

37 min
Total time
11
stops
14.44 km
Distance
1
Interchanges

First & last trains

StationFirst trainLast train
Ekkattuthangal05:0023:00
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central05:0023:00
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
₹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 guide

Travel green

1.95 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.90 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~58 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro
₹40
Bike
₹96
Auto
₹204
Cab
₹368

Estimates for 14.44 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Wimco Nagar DepotChennai International Airport
Green Line
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran CentralSt. Thomas Mount
Green Line
Departure station

Ekkattuthangal

elevated
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

Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central

underground
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 1 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central main road· Chennai Central railway station, Moore Market Complex♿
2
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central bus stop· Chennai Central railway station, Moore Market Complex♿
3
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central market side· Chennai Central railway station, Moore Market Complex♿
4
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central parking side· Chennai Central railway station, Moore Market Complex♿
Interchange or connecting station. Follow color-coded signs for blue, suburban, mrts connections.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMParking