Pachaiyappa's College To Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
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Pachaiyappa's College
Platform 1·underground·Green LineTowards Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Kilpauk Medical College
+2.99 minpurple interchange
2.99 min · 1.37 km
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+6 min3.01 min · 1.38 km
Egmore
+8.99 minsuburban interchangerailway interchange
2.99 min · 1.37 km
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
blue interchangesuburban interchangemrts interchange
Arrive Platform 1·underground5.5 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
12 min
Total time
4
stops
5.5 km
Distance
0
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Pachaiyappa's College | 05:00 | 23:00 |
| Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central | 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
0.74 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.34 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~22 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹30
Bike
₹44
Auto
₹96
Cab
₹172
Estimates for 5.5 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
Frequently asked questions
Popular routes
Departure station
Pachaiyappa's College
Pachaiyappa's College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 1 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
Pachaiyappa's College main road· Pachaiyappa's College area♿
2
Pachaiyappa's College bus stop· Pachaiyappa's College area♿
3
Pachaiyappa's College market side· Pachaiyappa's College area♿
4
Pachaiyappa's College parking side· Pachaiyappa's College area♿
Check the direction board before entering the platform.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water
Arrival station
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
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