Saidapet To Government Estate
ShortestShortest Route
Saidapet
Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Wimco Nagar Depot
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Nandanam
+2.86 minyellow interchange
2.86 min · 1.3 km
Teynampet
+5.74 min2.88 min · 1.31 km
Thousand Lights
+11.48 minpurple interchange
2.88 min · 1.31 km
LIC
+14.36 min2.88 min · 1.31 km
Government Estate
Arrive Platform 1·underground7.83 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
6stops0changes
FromTo
Journey at a glance
17 min
Total time
6
stops
7.83 km
Distance
0
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Saidapet | 05:00 | 23:00 |
| Government Estate | 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
1.06 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.49 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~31 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹30
Bike
₹56
Auto
₹124
Cab
₹222
Estimates for 7.83 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
Frequently asked questions
Popular routes
Departure station
Saidapet
Saidapet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 2 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
Saidapet main road· Saidapet area♿
2
Saidapet bus stop· Saidapet area♿
3
Saidapet market side· Saidapet area♿
4
Saidapet parking side· Saidapet area♿
Check the direction board before entering the platform.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water
Arrival station
Government Estate
Government Estate, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 2 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
Government Estate main road· Government Estate area♿
2
Government Estate bus stop· Government Estate area♿
3
Government Estate market side· Government Estate area♿
4
Government Estate parking side· Government Estate area♿
Check the direction board before entering the platform.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water