Chennai Metro

Chennai MetroCMRL

Chennai Metro is Rapid transit in India that serves the Chennai city of Tamil Nadu. On june 29 June 2015 Chennai Metro started its operation. Currently 32 metro stations of Chennai metro are operational and covers around 45.1 km of city.

Chennai Metro Lines

Currently Chennai Metro has 5 lines (2 Operational, 3 Planned) which have daily ridership 102,000 passengers. The system length of complete Metro in Chennai is around 171 k.m in which 45.1 km is operational, 9.1 km is Under construction and 118.9 km Phase lI is Tendering.

Delhi Metro Line Line Length
Line 1 - Washermenpet to Chennai International Airport (Blue Line) 32.1 K.M
Line 2 - Chennai Central to St. Thomas Mount (Green Line) 22 K.M
Line 3 - Madhavaram to Siruseri 45.81 K.M
Line 4 - Poonamallee to Lighthouse 45.81 K.M
Line 5 - Madhavaram to Sholinganallur 47 K.M

Chennai Metro Lines List

Blue Line Chennai Metro (CMRL) Active

Blue Line Chennai Metro is a line of Chennai Metro which run between Washermenpet and Chennai International Airport. It was opened on 21 September 2016 and have 25 metro stations.The length Blue Line Chennai Metro is around 32.1 km (19.9 mi) and have operating speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).

Green Line Chennai Metro (CMRL) Active

Green Line Chennai Metro is a line of Chennai Metro which run between Chennai Central and St. Thomas Mount. It was opened on 25 September 2015 and have 17 metro stations.The length Green Line Chennai Metro is around 22 km (14 mi) and have operating speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).

Chennai Metro Route Map

This Chennai Metro Map is taken from official website of Chennai Metro. All effort made to created this map goes to Chennai Metro staff.

Chennai Metro map consits all metro routes, lines and stations with important places and metro museum.

Chennai Metro Map

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Chennai Metro fare & Time Table Chart

Source Destination Fare Distance Travel Time First Metro Last Metro
Meenambakkam Washermenpet Rs. 60 20.77 00:45:00 Mins 04:25 AM 10:43 PM
Meenambakkam Mannadi Rs. 60 19.12 00:42:00 Mins 04:25 AM 10:43 PM
Meenambakkam Nehru Park Rs. 60 19.23 00:45:00 Mins 04:25 AM 10:43 PM
Meenambakkam Kilpauk Rs. 60 20 00:42:00 Mins 04:25 AM 10:43 PM
Meenambakkam Pachaiyappa Rs. 60 18.87 00:39:00 Mins 04:25 AM 10:43 PM
IGI Airport Washermenpet Rs. 60 22.33 00:48:00 Mins 04:22 AM 11:01 PM
IGI Airport Mannadi Rs. 60 20.68 00:45:00 Mins 04:22 AM 11:01 PM
IGI Airport High Court Rs. 60 19.76 00:42:00 Mins 04:22 AM 11:01 PM
Washermenpet Nanganallur Road Rs. 60 18.44 00:42:00 Mins 04:23 AM 11:00 PM
Washermenpet Meenambakkam Rs. 60 20.77 00:45:00 Mins 04:23 AM 11:00 PM
Washermenpet Chennai International Airport Rs. 60 22.33 00:48:00 Mins 04:23 AM 11:00 PM
IGI Airport Egmore Metro Rs. 60 19.61 00:51:00 Mins 04:22 AM 11:01 PM
IGI Airport Nehru Park Rs. 60 20.79 00:48:00 Mins 04:22 AM 11:01 PM
IGI Airport Kilpauk Rs. 60 21.56 00:45:00 Mins 04:22 AM 11:01 PM
IGI Airport Pachaiyappa Rs. 60 20.43 00:42:00 Mins 04:22 AM 11:01 PM
IGI Airport Shenoy Nagar Rs. 60 19.23 00:39:00 Mins 04:22 AM 11:01 PM
Washermenpet Vadapalani Rs. 60 18.81 00:45:00 Mins 04:23 AM 11:00 PM
Washermenpet New Ashok Nagar Rs. 60 20.56 00:48:00 Mins 04:23 AM 11:00 PM
Washermenpet Ekkattuthangal Rs. 60 18.82 00:51:00 Mins 04:23 AM 11:00 PM
Washermenpet St. Thomas Mount Rs. 60 18.67 00:42:00 Mins 04:23 AM 11:00 PM
Mannadi Meenambakkam Rs. 60 19.12 00:42:00 Mins 04:25 AM 10:48 PM
Mannadi IGI Airport Rs. 60 20.68 00:45:00 Mins 04:25 AM 10:48 PM
Egmore Metro IGI Airport Rs. 60 19.61 00:51:00 Mins 04:34 AM 10:52 PM
Mannadi New Ashok Nagar Rs. 60 18.91 00:45:00 Mins 04:25 AM 10:48 PM
Nehru Park Meenambakkam Rs. 60 19.23 00:45:00 Mins 04:36 AM 10:50 PM
High Court IGI Airport Rs. 60 19.76 00:42:00 Mins 04:27 AM 10:46 PM
Nehru Park IGI Airport Rs. 60 20.79 00:48:00 Mins 04:36 AM 10:50 PM
Kilpauk Meenambakkam Rs. 60 20 00:42:00 Mins 04:38 AM 10:48 PM
Kilpauk IGI Airport Rs. 60 21.56 00:45:00 Mins 04:38 AM 10:48 PM
Pachaiyappa Meenambakkam Rs. 60 18.87 00:39:00 Mins 04:40 AM 10:46 PM
Pachaiyappa IGI Airport Rs. 60 20.43 00:42:00 Mins 04:40 AM 10:46 PM
Nanganallur Road Washermenpet Rs. 60 18.44 00:42:00 Mins 04:28 AM 10:59 PM
Nanganallur Road Pachaiyappa Rs. 50 16.54 00:36:00 Mins 04:28 AM 10:59 PM
Nanganallur Road Shenoy Nagar Rs. 50 15.34 00:33:00 Mins 04:28 AM 10:59 PM
Nanganallur Road Anna Nagar East Rs. 50 14.19 00:30:00 Mins 04:28 AM 10:59 PM
Nanganallur Road Anna Nagar Tower Rs. 50 13.03 00:27:00 Mins 04:28 AM 10:59 PM
Thousand Lights Thirumangalam Rs. 50 12.74 00:33:00 Mins 04:36 AM 10:40 PM
Nanganallur Road Thirumangalam Rs. 50 12.24 00:24:00 Mins 04:28 AM 10:59 PM
Thousand Lights Koyambedu Rs. 50 14.55 00:36:00 Mins 04:36 AM 10:40 PM
Thousand Lights CMBT Rs. 50 15.94 00:39:00 Mins 04:36 AM 10:40 PM
Thousand Lights Arumbakkam Rs. 50 16.04 00:33:00 Mins 04:36 AM 10:40 PM
Thousand Lights Vadapalani Rs. 50 14.77 00:30:00 Mins 04:36 AM 10:40 PM
Thousand Lights New Ashok Nagar Rs. 50 13.02 00:27:00 Mins 04:36 AM 10:40 PM
Meenambakkam High Court Rs. 50 18.2 00:39:00 Mins 04:25 AM 10:43 PM
Meenambakkam Central Metro Rs. 50 16.58 00:36:00 Mins 04:25 AM 10:43 PM
Meenambakkam Government Estate Rs. 50 14.72 00:33:00 Mins 04:25 AM 10:43 PM
Meenambakkam LIC Rs. 50 13.79 00:30:00 Mins 04:25 AM 10:43 PM
Meenambakkam Thousand Lights Rs. 50 12.72 00:27:00 Mins 04:25 AM 10:43 PM
AG - DMS IGI Airport Rs. 50 12.37 00:27:00 Mins 04:39 AM 10:43 PM
Meenambakkam Egmore Metro Rs. 50 18.06 00:48:00 Mins 04:25 AM 10:43 PM

Chennai Metro Faqs

  1. How do I buy a ticket for the Chennai Metro?

    You can buy tickets from the ticket counter at the Metro stations or from the ticket vending machines. You can also use the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) Smart Card to pay for your fares.

  2. What are the operating hours of the Chennai Metro?

    The Chennai Metro operates from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

  3. How often do the trains run on the Chennai Metro?

    Trains on the Chennai Metro run every 5-10 minutes during peak hours and every 15-20 minutes during non-peak hours.

  4. Is there a luggage limit on the Chennai Metro?

    There is no specific luggage limit on the Chennai Metro, but passengers are advised to travel with only necessary items as the trains can get crowded during peak hours.

  5. Are there any concessions available for senior citizens, students, and disabled passengers on the Chennai Metro?

    Yes, there are concessions available for senior citizens, students, and disabled passengers on the Chennai Metro. Senior citizens can get a 50% discount on fares, and students can get a 25% discount with a valid student ID. Disabled passengers can travel for free on the Chennai Metro.

  6. Are there any facilities for car parking at the Chennai Metro stations?

    Yes, most of the Chennai Metro stations have facilities for car parking. You can park your car at the designated parking areas at the stations for a fee.

  7. Is the Chennai Metro accessible for passengers with disabilities?

    Yes, the Chennai Metro is accessible for passengers with disabilities. The stations and trains are equipped with ramps, elevators, and other facilities to make them easily accessible for disabled passengers.

  8. Can I eat or drink on the Chennai Metro?

    Eating and drinking is not allowed on the Chennai Metro. However, you can carry water in a sealed bottle with you.

  9. How many metro stations are in chennai?

    There are 40 metro stations are in chennai.

Here are some interesting facts about the Chennai Metro:

  1. The Chennai Metro is the first fully automated metro rail system in India.
  2. The Chennai Metro has a total of 43 stations across its 2 lines.
  3. The Chennai Metro has a daily ridership of over 500,000 passengers.
  4. The Chennai Metro has a fleet of 45 trains, with each train consisting of 4 coaches.
  5. The Chennai Metro was built at a cost of over INR 150 billion (about US$2 billion).
  6. The Chennai Metro has a maximum speed of 80 km/h.
  7. The Chennai Metro is the first metro rail system in India to have trains with onboard CCTV cameras for security.
  8. The Chennai Metro has a dedicated feeder bus service, called the "Metro Rail Bus Service," which connects the Metro stations with areas not served by the Metro.
  9. The Chennai Metro has a special coach for women, called the "Ladies Coach," which is reserved exclusively for women passengers.
  10. The Chennai Metro has a number of sustainability features, including solar panels on the roof of the stations, rainwater harvesting systems, and energy-efficient lighting.