MeenambakkamPuratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
35 min12 stops₹40Chennai Metro
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Meenambakkam To Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central

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Meenambakkam
Platform 1·elevated·Blue LineTowards Wimco Nagar Depot
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Nanganallur Road
+2.86 min
2.86 min · 1.3 km
Arignar Anna Alandur
green interchange
+5.74 min
2.88 min · 1.31 km
LIC
+28.72 min
2.88 min · 1.31 km
Government Estate
+31.58 min
2.86 min · 1.3 km
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
green interchangesuburban interchangemrts interchange
Arrive Platform 1·underground15.67 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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BPuratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran CentralGovernment EstateLICThousand LightsAG – DMSTeynampetNandanamSaidapetLittle MountGuindyArignar Anna AlandurNanganallur RoadAMeenambakkam
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Journey at a glance

35 min
Total time
12
stops
15.67 km
Distance
0
Interchanges

First & last trains

StationFirst trainLast train
Meenambakkam05:0023:00
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

2.12 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.97 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~63 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro
₹40
Bike
₹104
Auto
₹218
Cab
₹394

Estimates for 15.67 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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

Meenambakkam

elevated
Meenambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 2 · 3 entry points
Key exits
1
Meenambakkam main road· Meenambakkam area♿
2
Meenambakkam bus stop· Meenambakkam area♿
3
Meenambakkam market side· Meenambakkam 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