TondiarpetChennai International Airport
52 min18 stops₹50Chennai Metro
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Tondiarpet To Chennai International Airport

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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
Nanganallur Road
+45.96 min
2.88 min · 1.31 km
Meenambakkam
+48.82 min
2.86 min · 1.3 km
Chennai International Airport
suburban interchangeairport interchange
Arrive Platform 1·elevated23.51 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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ATondiarpetSir Theagaraya CollegeWashermanpetMannadiHigh CourtPuratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran CentralGovernment EstateLICThousand LightsAG – DMSTeynampetNandanamSaidapetLittle MountGuindyArignar Anna AlandurNanganallur RoadMeenambakkamBChennai International Airport
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Journey at a glance

52 min
Total time
18
stops
23.51 km
Distance
0
Interchanges

First & last trains

StationFirst trainLast train
Tondiarpet05:0023:00
Chennai International Airport05:0023:00
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

3.17 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
1.46 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~94 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro
₹50
Bike
₹152
Auto
₹312
Cab
₹568

Estimates for 23.51 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Wimco Nagar DepotChennai International Airport
Blue Line
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran CentralSt. Thomas Mount
Blue Line
Departure station

Tondiarpet

underground
Tondiarpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(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

Chennai International Airport

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