TondiarpetArumbakkam
52 min16 stops₹50Chennai Metro
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Tondiarpet To Arumbakkam

ShortestShortest Route
Tondiarpet
Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Wimco Nagar Depot
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Sir Theagaraya College
+2.88 min
2.88 min · 1.31 km
Washermanpet
suburban interchange
+5.74 min
2.86 min · 1.3 km
Mannadi
+8.62 min
2.88 min · 1.31 km
High Court
+11.5 min
2.88 min · 1.31 km
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
green interchangesuburban interchangemrts interchange
Arrive Platform 1·underground6.53 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

interchange Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central — 5 min

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

+5 min
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
+3.01 min
3.01 min · 1.38 km
Nehru Park
+6 min
2.99 min · 1.37 km
Koyambedu
red interchange
+27.01 min
3.01 min · 1.38 km
Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT
+30 min
2.99 min · 1.37 km
Arumbakkam
Arrive Platform 1·elevated15.13 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

16stops1changes
ATondiarpetSir Theagaraya CollegeWashermanpetMannadiHigh CourtPuratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran CentralEgmoreNehru ParkKilpauk Medical CollegePachaiyappa's CollegeShenoy NagarAnna Nagar EastAnna Nagar TowerThirumangalamKoyambeduPuratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBTBArumbakkam
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Journey at a glance

52 min
Total time
16
stops
21.66 km
Distance
1
Interchanges

First & last trains

StationFirst trainLast train
Tondiarpet05:0023:00
Arumbakkam05:0023:00
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
50
Buy at counter or TVM
Smart card
40
Save ₹10 per ride
Off-peak smart card
40
Save ₹10 per ride
Use your Chennai Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.
Fare guide

Travel green

2.92 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
1.34 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~87 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro
₹50
Bike
₹140
Auto
₹290
Cab
₹526

Estimates for 21.66 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

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Departure station

Tondiarpet

underground
Tondiarpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:0023:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 1 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
Tondiarpet main road· Tondiarpet area
2
Tondiarpet bus stop· Tondiarpet area
3
Tondiarpet market side· Tondiarpet area
4
Tondiarpet parking side· Tondiarpet area
Check the direction board before entering the platform.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water
Arrival station

Arumbakkam

elevated
Arumbakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:0023:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 2 · 3 entry points
Key exits
1
Arumbakkam main road· Arumbakkam area
2
Arumbakkam bus stop· Arumbakkam area
3
Arumbakkam market side· Arumbakkam area
Check the direction board before entering the platform.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water