Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central To Egmore
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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
3 min
Total time
1
stops
1.38 km
Distance
0
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central | 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
₹10
Buy at counter or TVM
Smart card
₹8
Save ₹2 per ride
Off-peak smart card
₹8
Save ₹2 per ride
Use your Chennai Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.
Fare guideTravel green
0.19 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.09 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~6 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹10
Bike
₹18
Auto
₹46
Cab
₹80
Estimates for 1.38 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
Frequently asked questions
Popular routes
Departure 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
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