Thousand Lights To Saidapet
ShortestShortest Route
Thousand Lights
purple interchange
Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Wimco Nagar Depot
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
AG – DMS
+2.88 min2.88 min · 1.31 km
Teynampet
+5.74 min2.86 min · 1.3 km
Nandanam
+8.62 minyellow interchange
2.88 min · 1.31 km
Saidapet
Arrive Platform 1·underground5.22 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
12 min
Total time
4
stops
5.22 km
Distance
0
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Thousand Lights | 05:00 | 23:00 |
| Saidapet | 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
0.70 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.32 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~21 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹30
Bike
₹42
Auto
₹92
Cab
₹164
Estimates for 5.22 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
Frequently asked questions
Popular routes
Departure 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
Arrival 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