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🚆 Chennai Metro: Thiruvottriyur to Arumbakkam

The Blue Line of the Chennai Metro connects Thiruvottriyur to Arumbakkam without any interchange. This direct route covers 23 km in approximately 46 minutes across 22 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Chennai Metro runs along the Blue Line with no line changes required. Arumbakkam station opened in 2015.

🗺️ Chennai Metro Map, Route and Ticket Price Guide

Use this Chennai Metro route map to plan the journey from Thiruvottriyur to Arumbakkam. 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: ~46 minutes

💰 Fare Information

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

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Thiruvottriyur

Blue Line
→ Next: thiruvottriyur_theradi (2 min)
2

Thiruvottriyur Theradi

Blue Line
→ Next: kaladipet (2 min)
3

Kaladipet

Blue Line
→ Next: toll_gate (1 min)
4

Toll Gate

Blue Line
→ Next: new_washermanpet (2 min)
5

New Washermanpet

Blue Line
→ Next: tondiarpet (2 min)
6

Tondiarpet

Blue Line
→ Next: sir_theagaraya_college (1 min)
7

Sir Theagaraya College

Blue Line
→ Next: washermanpet (2 min)
8

Washermanpet

Blue Line
→ Next: mannadi (2 min)
9

Mannadi

Blue Line
→ Next: high_court (1 min)
10

High Court

Blue Line
→ Next: mgr_central_chennai_central (4 min)
11

MGR Central (Chennai Central)

Blue Line
→ Next: egmore (0 min)
12

Egmore

Green Line
→ Next: nehru_park (2 min)
13

Nehru Park

Green Line
→ Next: kilpauk_medical_college (1 min)
14

Kilpauk Medical College

Green Line
→ Next: pachaiyappa_college (2 min)
15

Pachaiyappa College

Green Line
→ Next: shenoy_nagar (1 min)
16

Shenoy Nagar

Green Line
→ Next: anna_nagar_east (1 min)
17

Anna Nagar East

Green Line
→ Next: anna_nagar_tower (2 min)
18

Anna Nagar Tower

Green Line
→ Next: thirumangalam (1 min)
19

Thirumangalam

Green Line
→ Next: koyambedu (2 min)
20

Koyambedu

Green Line
→ Next: cmbt (1 min)
21

CMBT

Green Line
→ Next: arumbakkam (2 min)
22

Arumbakkam

Green Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Thiruvottriyur → Thiruvottriyur Theradi

📏 Distance: 1.38 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
2

Thiruvottriyur Theradi → Kaladipet

📏 Distance: 1.01 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
3

Kaladipet → Toll Gate

📏 Distance: 0.92 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
4

Toll Gate → New Washermanpet

📏 Distance: 1.01 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
5

New Washermanpet → Tondiarpet

📏 Distance: 1.32 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
6

Tondiarpet → Sir Theagaraya College

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
7

Sir Theagaraya College → Washermanpet

📏 Distance: 1.10 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
8

Washermanpet → Mannadi

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
9

Mannadi → High Court

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
10

High Court → Mgr Central Chennai Central

📏 Distance: 2.41 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
11

MGR Central (Chennai Central) → Egmore

📏 Distance: 0.43 km
⏱️ Time: N/A min
12

Egmore → Nehru Park

📏 Distance: 1.11 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
13

Nehru Park → Kilpauk Medical College

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
14

Kilpauk Medical College → Pachaiyappa College

📏 Distance: 1.43 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
15

Pachaiyappa College → Shenoy Nagar

📏 Distance: 0.61 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
16

Shenoy Nagar → Anna Nagar East

📏 Distance: 0.90 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
17

Anna Nagar East → Anna Nagar Tower

📏 Distance: 1.16 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
18

Anna Nagar Tower → Thirumangalam

📏 Distance: 0.79 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
19

Thirumangalam → Koyambedu

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
20

Koyambedu → Cmbt

📏 Distance: 0.89 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
21

CMBT → Arumbakkam

📏 Distance: 1.33 km
⏱️ Time: 2 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
🚉

Egmore

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Nehru Park

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Kilpauk Medical College

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Shenoy Nagar

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Anna Nagar East

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Anna Nagar Tower

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Thirumangalam

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Koyambedu

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Arumbakkam

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 Thiruvottriyur to Arumbakkam on the Chennai Metro?
A: There are 22 stations on this route, covering 23 km. No line change is required — it is a direct journey.

Q: What is the first and last Chennai Metro from Thiruvottriyur?
A: The first metro from Thiruvottriyur 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 Thiruvottriyur to Arumbakkam by Chennai Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 46 minutes under normal conditions, covering 23 km across 22 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Chennai Metro fare from Thiruvottriyur to Arumbakkam?
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 Thiruvottriyur to Arumbakkam drops from INR 50 to INR 40.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at Thiruvottriyur metro station?
A: Thiruvottriyur has standard metro facilities including ticketing counters and waiting areas.

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

🏁 Conclusion

The Chennai Metro route from Thiruvottriyur to Arumbakkam is a 23 km, 46-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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