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Chennai Metro Rail

Two lines, 43 stations, and 67 km of seamless connectivity across the city.

2
Lines
43
Stations
67 km
Total Distance
₹10 – ₹70
Fare Range

Route Map

Chennai Metro Route MapWimco Nagar DepotWimco NagarTiruvottiyurTiruvottiyur TheradiKaladipetTollgateNew WashermanpetTondiarpetSir Thiyagaraya CollegeWashermanpetMannadiHigh CourtChennai CentralGovernment EstateLICThousand LightsAG-DMSTeynampetNandanamSaidapet MetroLittle MountGuindyEgmoreNehru ParkKilpauk Medical CollegePachaiyappa's CollegeShenoy NagarAnna Nagar EastAnna Nagar TowerThirumangalamKoyambeduCMBTArumbakkamVadapalaniAshok NagarEkkattuthangalAlandurNanganallur RoadMeenambakkamChennai AirportSt. Thomas Mount

Source: CMRL (chennaimetrorail.org) · Schematic, not to scale

Line Details

Blue Line

Wimco Nagar Depot ↔ Chennai Airport

The Blue Line (Corridor 1) is Chennai Metro's longest line, running 45.1 km with 26 stations from Wimco Nagar Depot in north Chennai through the coastal corridor past Tiruvottiyur, Washermanpet, and High Court, then through Central Metro to the southern stretch via Government Estate, Thousand Lights, Teynampet, Nandanam, Guindy, and Alandur before reaching Chennai Airport. Central Metro and Alandur serve as interchange stations with the Green Line.

Stations26
Distance45.1 km
Travel Time~65 minutes end-to-end
Operating Hours5:30 AM – 11:00 PM
FrequencyEvery 5–10 minutes (peak), 10–15 minutes (off-peak)
First Train5:30 AM from Wimco Nagar Depot / 5:30 AM from Airport
Last Train11:00 PM from Wimco Nagar Depot / 11:00 PM from Airport
Fare Range₹10 – ₹70

Green Line

Central Metro ↔ St. Thomas Mount

The Green Line (Corridor 2) runs 22 km with 17 stations from Central Metro westward through Egmore, Kilpauk, and Shenoy Nagar to Anna Nagar, then south through Thirumangalam, Koyambedu, CMBT, Arumbakkam, Vadapalani, and Ashok Nagar to Alandur and St. Thomas Mount. It connects the northern business district to the western residential belt and the Guindy industrial corridor. Central Metro and Alandur serve as interchange stations with the Blue Line.

Stations17
Distance22 km
Travel Time~35 minutes end-to-end
Operating Hours5:30 AM – 11:00 PM
FrequencyEvery 5–10 minutes (peak), 10–15 minutes (off-peak)
First Train5:30 AM from Central / 5:30 AM from St. Thomas Mount
Last Train11:00 PM from Central / 11:00 PM from St. Thomas Mount
Fare Range₹10 – ₹50

All Stations

Blue Line — 26 Stations

Wimco Nagar Depot

Wimco Nagar

Tiruvottiyur

Tiruvottiyur Theradi

Kaladipet

Tollgate

New Washermanpet

Tondiarpet

Sir Thiyagaraya College

Washermanpet

Mannadi

High Court

Near: Madras High Court, George Town

Central Metro

Green Line / Central Railway Station

Near: Chennai Central Railway Station

Government Estate

Near: Secretariat, Fort St. George

LIC

Near: LIC Building, Anna Salai

Thousand Lights

Near: Thousand Lights Mosque, Express Avenue Mall

AG-DMS

Near: Accountant General's Office, US Consulate

Teynampet

Near: Teynampet Junction

Nandanam

Near: Nandanam Signal, YMCA Grounds

Saidapet Metro

Near: Saidapet Court

Little Mount

Near: Little Mount Church

Guindy

Guindy Suburban Station

Near: Guindy National Park, IIT Madras

Alandur

Green Line

Near: Alandur Bus Depot

Nanganallur Road

Near: Nanganallur Hanuman Temple

Meenambakkam

Near: Near Airport

Chennai Airport

Chennai International Airport

Near: Domestic & International Terminals

Green Line — 17 Stations

Central Metro

Blue Line / Central Railway Station

Near: Chennai Central Railway Station

Egmore

Egmore Railway Station

Near: Egmore Railway Station, Government Museum

Nehru Park

Near: Nehru Park, Sterling Road

Kilpauk Medical College

Near: Kilpauk Medical College & Hospital

Pachaiyappa's College

Near: Pachaiyappa's College, Chetpet

Shenoy Nagar

Near: Shenoy Nagar Park

Anna Nagar East

Near: Anna Nagar East Bus Stop

Anna Nagar Tower

Near: Anna Nagar Tower Park

Thirumangalam

Near: Thirumangalam Junction, 100 Feet Road

Koyambedu

Near: Koyambedu Wholesale Market

CMBT

CMBT Bus Terminus

Near: Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus

Arumbakkam

Near: Arumbakkam Lake

Vadapalani

Near: Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Forum Vijaya Mall

Ashok Nagar

Near: 100 Feet Road, Ashok Pillar

Ekkattuthangal

Near: Chennai Trade Centre

Alandur

Blue Line

Near: Alandur Bus Depot

St. Thomas Mount

St. Thomas Mount Suburban Station

Near: St. Thomas Mount Church

Fare Chart

DistanceFare
0 – 2 km₹10
2 – 4 km₹20
4 – 6 km₹30
6 – 10 km₹40
10 – 21 km₹50
21 – 32 km₹60
32+ km₹70

Useful Information

Operator

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)

Ticketing

Single-journey tokens, stored-value cards, and QR-code mobile tickets via the Chennai Metro app.

Accessibility

All stations are wheelchair-accessible with lifts, tactile paths, and dedicated coaches.

Amenities

Free Wi-Fi, drinking water, CCTV surveillance, women-only coaches during peak hours.

Parking

Park-and-ride facilities available at select stations including Koyambedu, Alandur, and Airport.

Upcoming

Phase 2 will add three new corridors covering an additional 118.9 km with 128 stations, expected completion by 2028–2030.