Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran CentralSt. Thomas Mount
37 min11 stops₹40Chennai Metro
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Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central To St. Thomas Mount

ShortestShortest Route
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

interchange Arignar Anna Alandur — 5 min

Platform 1 · Green Line ·Platform 1 Towards Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central

+5 min
Arignar Anna Alandur
blue interchange
Platform 1·elevated·Green LineTowards Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
St. Thomas Mount
suburban interchangemrts interchange
Arrive Platform 1·elevated1.37 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 MountGuindyArignar Anna AlandurBSt. Thomas Mount
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Journey at a glance

37 min
Total time
11
stops
14.43 km
Distance
1
Interchanges

First & last trains

StationFirst trainLast train
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central05:0023:00
St. Thomas Mount05:0023:00
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

1.95 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.89 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~58 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro
₹40
Bike
₹96
Auto
₹204
Cab
₹368

Estimates for 14.43 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Wimco Nagar DepotChennai International Airport
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

St. Thomas Mount

elevated
St. Thomas Mount, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 2 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
St. Thomas Mount main road· St. Thomas Mount railway station, MRTS interchange♿
2
St. Thomas Mount bus stop· St. Thomas Mount railway station, MRTS interchange♿
3
St. Thomas Mount market side· St. Thomas Mount railway station, MRTS interchange♿
4
St. Thomas Mount parking side· St. Thomas Mount railway station, MRTS interchange♿
Interchange or connecting station. Follow color-coded signs for suburban, mrts connections.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMParking