Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT To Thousand Lights
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Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT
Platform 1·elevated·Green LineTowards Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Arumbakkam
+3.01 min3.01 min · 1.38 km
Vadapalani
+6 minyellow interchange
2.99 min · 1.37 km
Ashok Nagar
+9.01 min3.01 min · 1.38 km
Ekkattuthangal
+12 min2.99 min · 1.37 km
Arignar Anna Alandur
blue interchange
Arrive Platform 1·elevated6.88 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
interchange Arignar Anna Alandur — 5 min
Platform 1 · Blue Line ·Platform 1 Towards Wimco Nagar Depot
Arignar Anna Alandur
green interchange
Platform 1·elevated·Blue LineTowards Wimco Nagar Depot
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Guindy
+2.86 minsuburban interchange
2.86 min · 1.3 km
Little Mount
+5.74 min2.88 min · 1.31 km
Teynampet
+14.36 min2.88 min · 1.31 km
AG – DMS
+17.22 min2.86 min · 1.3 km
Thousand Lights
purple interchange
Arrive Platform 1·underground9.14 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
40 min
Total time
12
stops
16.02 km
Distance
1
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT | 05:00 | 23:00 |
| Thousand Lights | 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
₹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 guideTravel green
2.16 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.99 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~64 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹40
Bike
₹106
Auto
₹222
Cab
₹402
Estimates for 16.02 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
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Departure station
Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT
Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 2 · 3 entry points
Key exits
1
Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT main road· Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus♿
2
Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT bus stop· Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus♿
3
Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT market side· Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus♿
Check the direction board before entering the platform.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water
Arrival station
Thousand Lights
Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 2 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
Thousand Lights main road· Thousand Lights area♿
2
Thousand Lights bus stop· Thousand Lights area♿
3
Thousand Lights market side· Thousand Lights area♿
4
Thousand Lights parking side· Thousand Lights area♿
Interchange or connecting station. Follow color-coded signs for purple connections.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMParking