LIC To Egmore
ShortestShortest Route
LIC
Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Wimco Nagar Depot
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Government Estate
+2.86 min2.86 min · 1.3 km
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
green interchangesuburban interchangemrts interchange
Arrive Platform 1·underground2.61 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
interchange Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central — 5 min
Platform 1 · Green Line ·Platform 1 Towards Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
blue interchangesuburban interchangemrts interchange
Platform 1·underground·Green LineTowards Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Egmore
suburban interchangerailway interchange
Arrive Platform 1·underground1.38 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
14 min
Total time
3
stops
3.99 km
Distance
1
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| LIC | 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
₹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
0.54 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.25 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
₹78
Cab
₹138
Estimates for 3.99 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
Frequently asked questions
Popular routes
Departure station
LIC
LIC, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 2 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
LIC main road· LIC area♿
2
LIC bus stop· LIC area♿
3
LIC market side· LIC area♿
4
LIC parking side· LIC 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