LIC To Saidapet
ShortestShortest Route
LIC
Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Wimco Nagar Depot
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Thousand Lights
+2.88 minpurple interchange
2.88 min · 1.31 km
AG – DMS
+5.76 min2.88 min · 1.31 km
Teynampet
+8.62 min2.86 min · 1.3 km
Nandanam
+11.5 minyellow interchange
2.88 min · 1.31 km
Saidapet
Arrive Platform 1·underground6.53 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
14 min
Total time
5
stops
6.53 km
Distance
0
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| LIC | 05:00 | 23:00 |
| Saidapet | 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
₹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 guideTravel green
0.88 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.40 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~26 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹30
Bike
₹50
Auto
₹108
Cab
₹194
Estimates for 6.53 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
Saidapet
Saidapet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 2 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
Saidapet main road· Saidapet area♿
2
Saidapet bus stop· Saidapet area♿
3
Saidapet market side· Saidapet area♿
4
Saidapet parking side· Saidapet area♿
Check the direction board before entering the platform.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water