Tondiarpet To LIC
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 min2.88 min · 1.31 km
Washermanpet
+5.74 minsuburban interchange
2.86 min · 1.3 km
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
+14.36 mingreen interchangesuburban interchangemrts interchange
2.86 min · 1.3 km
Government Estate
+17.24 min2.88 min · 1.31 km
LIC
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
20 min
Total time
7
stops
9.14 km
Distance
0
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Tondiarpet | 05:00 | 23:00 |
| LIC | 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
1.23 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.57 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~37 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹30
Bike
₹64
Auto
₹140
Cab
₹252
Estimates for 9.14 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
Frequently asked questions
Popular routes
Departure station
Tondiarpet
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
LIC
LIC, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 2 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
LIC main road· LIC area♿
2
LIC bus stop· LIC area♿
3
LIC market side· LIC area♿
4
LIC parking side· LIC area♿
Check the direction board before entering the platform.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water