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🚆 Chennai Metro: Kaladipet to Meenambakkam

The Blue Line of the Chennai Metro connects Kaladipet to Meenambakkam without any interchange. This direct route covers 246 km in approximately 492 minutes across 21 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Chennai Metro runs along the Blue Line with no line changes required. Kaladipet station has been operational since 2021. Meenambakkam station opened in 2016.

🗺️ Chennai Metro Map, Route and Ticket Price Guide

Use this Chennai Metro route map to plan the journey from Kaladipet to Meenambakkam. 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: ~492 minutes

💰 Fare Information

💵 Standard: INR 50
🎟️ Discounted: INR 40
💳 Smart Card: 10% off
* Discounts for seniors, students, etc.

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Kaladipet

Blue Line
→ Next: toll_gate (1 min)
2

Toll Gate

Blue Line
→ Next: new_washermanpet (2 min)
3

New Washermanpet

Blue Line
→ Next: tondiarpet (2 min)
4

Tondiarpet

Blue Line
→ Next: sir_theagaraya_college (1 min)
5

Sir Theagaraya College

Blue Line
→ Next: washermanpet (2 min)
6

Washermanpet

Blue Line
→ Next: mannadi (2 min)
7

Mannadi

Blue Line
→ Next: high_court (1 min)
8

High Court

Blue Line
→ Next: mgr_central_chennai_central (4 min)
9

MGR Central (Chennai Central)

Blue Line
→ Next: government_estate (3 min)
10

Government Estate

Blue Line
→ Next: lic (1 min)
11

LIC

Blue Line
→ Next: thousand_lights (2 min)
12

Thousand Lights

Blue Line
→ Next: ag_dms (3 min)
13

AG-DMS

Blue Line
→ Next: teynampet (1 min)
14

Teynampet

Blue Line
→ Next: nandanam (1 min)
15

Nandanam

Blue Line
→ Next: saidapet (3 min)
16

Saidapet

Blue Line
→ Next: little_mount (2 min)
17

Little Mount

Blue Line
→ Next: guindy (2 min)
18

Guindy

Blue Line
→ Next: arignar_anna_alandur (2 min)
19

Arignar Anna Alandur

Blue Line
→ Next: nanganallur_road (221 min)
20

Nanganallur Road

Blue Line
→ Next: meenambakkam (225 min)
21

Meenambakkam

Blue Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Kaladipet → Toll Gate

📏 Distance: 0.92 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
2

Toll Gate → New Washermanpet

📏 Distance: 1.01 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
3

New Washermanpet → Tondiarpet

📏 Distance: 1.32 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
4

Tondiarpet → Sir Theagaraya College

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
5

Sir Theagaraya College → Washermanpet

📏 Distance: 1.10 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
6

Washermanpet → Mannadi

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
7

Mannadi → High Court

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
8

High Court → Mgr Central Chennai Central

📏 Distance: 2.41 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
9

MGR Central (Chennai Central) → Government Estate

📏 Distance: 1.71 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
10

Government Estate → Lic

📏 Distance: 0.92 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
11

LIC → Thousand Lights

📏 Distance: 1.07 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
12

Thousand Lights → Ag Dms

📏 Distance: 1.90 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
13

AG-DMS → Teynampet

📏 Distance: 0.83 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
14

Teynampet → Nandanam

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
15

Nandanam → Saidapet

📏 Distance: 1.66 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
16

Saidapet → Little Mount

📏 Distance: 1.11 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
17

Little Mount → Guindy

📏 Distance: 1.30 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
18

Guindy → Arignar Anna Alandur

📏 Distance: 1.38 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
19

Arignar Anna Alandur → Nanganallur Road

📏 Distance: 110.73 km
⏱️ Time: 221 min
20

Nanganallur Road → Meenambakkam

📏 Distance: 112.57 km
⏱️ Time: 225 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Kaladipet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Toll Gate

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

New Washermanpet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Tondiarpet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Sir Theagaraya College

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Washermanpet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Mannadi

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

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
🚉

Nanganallur Road

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Meenambakkam

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 Kaladipet to Meenambakkam on the Chennai Metro?
A: There are 21 stations on this route, covering 246 km. No line change is required — it is a direct journey.

Q: What is the first and last Chennai Metro from Kaladipet?
A: The first metro from Kaladipet 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 Kaladipet to Meenambakkam by Chennai Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 492 minutes under normal conditions, covering 246 km across 21 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Chennai Metro fare from Kaladipet to Meenambakkam?
A: The standard token fare is INR 50. With a smart card, you pay INR 40 (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 Kaladipet to Meenambakkam drops from INR 50 to INR 40.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at Kaladipet metro station?
A: Kaladipet is equipped with: Parking, Toilets. The station has been operational since 2021.

Q: What facilities are available at Meenambakkam metro station?
A: Meenambakkam offers: Parking, Toilets. It has been operational since 2016.

🏁 Conclusion

The Chennai Metro route from Kaladipet to Meenambakkam is a 246 km, 492-minute journey with no line change. At INR 50 (or INR 40 with smart card), it is one of the most affordable and reliable ways to travel across Chennai.

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