Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran CentralArignar Anna Alandur
29 min10 stops₹40Chennai Metro
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Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central To Arignar Anna Alandur

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Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
green interchangesuburban interchangemrts interchange
Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Wimco Nagar Depot
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Government Estate
+2.88 min
2.88 min · 1.31 km
LIC
+5.74 min
2.86 min · 1.3 km
Little Mount
+22.98 min
2.88 min · 1.31 km
Guindy
suburban interchange
+25.86 min
2.88 min · 1.31 km
Arignar Anna Alandur
green interchange
Arrive Platform 1·elevated13.06 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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APuratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran CentralGovernment EstateLICThousand LightsAG – DMSTeynampetNandanamSaidapetLittle MountGuindyBArignar Anna Alandur
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Journey at a glance

29 min
Total time
10
stops
13.06 km
Distance
0
Interchanges

First & last trains

StationFirst trainLast train
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central05:0023:00
Arignar Anna Alandur05:0023:00
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

1.76 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.81 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~52 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro
₹40
Bike
₹88
Auto
₹186
Cab
₹338

Estimates for 13.06 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

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
Arrival station

Arignar Anna Alandur

elevated
Arignar Anna Alandur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 2 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
Arignar Anna Alandur main road· Alandur bus stops, Kathipara Junction♿
2
Arignar Anna Alandur bus stop· Alandur bus stops, Kathipara Junction♿
3
Arignar Anna Alandur market side· Alandur bus stops, Kathipara Junction♿
4
Arignar Anna Alandur parking side· Alandur bus stops, Kathipara Junction♿
Interchange or connecting station. Follow color-coded signs for blue connections.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMParking