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🚆 Chennai Metro: High Court to Ekkattuthangal

The Chennai Metro journey from High Court to Ekkattuthangal involves an interchange at Arignar Anna Alandur — from the Blue Line to the Green Line. Total distance is 17 km with an estimated travel time of 33 minutes across 13 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Chennai Metro runs along the Blue Line, with an interchange to the Green Line at Arignar Anna Alandur. High Court station has been operational since 2019. Ekkattuthangal station opened in 2015.

🗺️ Chennai Metro Map, Route and Ticket Price Guide

Use this Chennai Metro route map to plan the journey from High Court to Ekkattuthangal. It includes the interchange, station-by-station route, travel time, distance and Chennai Metro ticket price in one place. If you are comparing a metro map, metro route map or metro fare before travelling, the route summary below provides the live journey data available for this corridor.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
⏳ Journey Time: ~33 minutes

💰 Fare Information

💵 Standard: INR 40
🎟️ Discounted: INR 32
💳 Smart Card: 10% off
* Discounts for seniors, students, etc.

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

High Court

Blue Line
→ Next: mgr_central_chennai_central (4 min)
2

MGR Central (Chennai Central)

Blue Line
→ Next: government_estate (3 min)
3

Government Estate

Blue Line
→ Next: lic (1 min)
4

LIC

Blue Line
→ Next: thousand_lights (2 min)
5

Thousand Lights

Blue Line
→ Next: ag_dms (3 min)
6

AG-DMS

Blue Line
→ Next: teynampet (1 min)
7

Teynampet

Blue Line
→ Next: nandanam (1 min)
8

Nandanam

Blue Line
→ Next: saidapet (3 min)
9

Saidapet

Blue Line
→ Next: little_mount (2 min)
10

Little Mount

Blue Line
→ Next: guindy (2 min)
11

Guindy

Blue Line
→ Next: arignar_anna_alandur (2 min)
12

Arignar Anna Alandur

Blue Line
🏁 Terminal Station
13

Arignar Anna Alandur

Green Line
→ Next: ekkattuthangal (2 min)
14

Ekkattuthangal

Green Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

High Court → Mgr Central Chennai Central

📏 Distance: 2.41 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
2

MGR Central (Chennai Central) → Government Estate

📏 Distance: 1.71 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
3

Government Estate → Lic

📏 Distance: 0.92 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
4

LIC → Thousand Lights

📏 Distance: 1.07 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
5

Thousand Lights → Ag Dms

📏 Distance: 1.90 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
6

AG-DMS → Teynampet

📏 Distance: 0.83 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
7

Teynampet → Nandanam

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
8

Nandanam → Saidapet

📏 Distance: 1.66 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
9

Saidapet → Little Mount

📏 Distance: 1.11 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
10

Little Mount → Guindy

📏 Distance: 1.30 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
11

Guindy → Arignar Anna Alandur

📏 Distance: 1.38 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
13

Arignar Anna Alandur → Ekkattuthangal

📏 Distance: 1.44 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
🔄 Transfer: Green Line

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

High Court

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Government Estate

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

LIC

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Thousand Lights

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

AG-DMS

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Teynampet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Nandanam

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Saidapet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Little Mount

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Guindy

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Arignar Anna Alandur

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Arignar Anna Alandur

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Ekkattuthangal

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets

💡 Travel Tips

  • Arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time
  • Check for any service advisories before traveling
  • Consider purchasing a smart card for faster boarding and discounts
  • During peak hours (8-10 AM and 5-7 PM), trains may be more crowded

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Route & Timing

Q: How many stops are there from High Court to Ekkattuthangal on the Chennai Metro?
A: There are 13 stations on this route, covering 17 km. You need to change trains at Arignar Anna Alandur.

Q: What is the first and last Chennai Metro from High Court?
A: The first metro from High Court departs at 6:00 AM and the last train is at 11:00 PM. Timings may vary — check the official metro app.

Q: How long does it take from High Court to Ekkattuthangal by Chennai Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 33 minutes under normal conditions, covering 17 km across 13 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Chennai Metro fare from High Court to Ekkattuthangal?
A: The standard token fare is INR 40. With a smart card, you pay INR 32 (10% discount applied automatically).

Q: Is there a discount on Chennai Metro tickets?
A: Yes. Smart card holders get a flat 10% discount on all fares. The fare from High Court to Ekkattuthangal drops from INR 40 to INR 32.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at High Court metro station?
A: High Court is equipped with: Parking, Toilets. The station has been operational since 2019.

Q: What facilities are available at Ekkattuthangal metro station?
A: Ekkattuthangal offers: Parking, Toilets. It has been operational since 2015.

🏁 Conclusion

The Chennai Metro route from High Court to Ekkattuthangal is a 17 km, 33-minute journey with one interchange at Arignar Anna Alandur. At INR 40 (or INR 32 with smart card), it is one of the most affordable and reliable ways to travel across Chennai.

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