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🚆 Chennai Metro: Toll Gate to St. Thomas Mount

The Chennai Metro journey from Toll Gate to St. Thomas Mount involves an interchange at Arignar Anna Alandur — from the Blue Line to the Green Line. Total distance is 132 km with an estimated travel time of 264 minutes across 19 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. Toll Gate station has been operational since 2021. St. Thomas Mount station opened in 2016.

🗺️ Chennai Metro Map, Route and Ticket Price Guide

Use this Chennai Metro route map to plan the journey from Toll Gate to St. Thomas Mount. 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: ~264 minutes

💰 Fare Information

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

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Toll Gate

Blue Line
→ Next: new_washermanpet (2 min)
2

New Washermanpet

Blue Line
→ Next: tondiarpet (2 min)
3

Tondiarpet

Blue Line
→ Next: sir_theagaraya_college (1 min)
4

Sir Theagaraya College

Blue Line
→ Next: washermanpet (2 min)
5

Washermanpet

Blue Line
→ Next: mannadi (2 min)
6

Mannadi

Blue Line
→ Next: high_court (1 min)
7

High Court

Blue Line
→ Next: mgr_central_chennai_central (4 min)
8

MGR Central (Chennai Central)

Blue Line
→ Next: government_estate (3 min)
9

Government Estate

Blue Line
→ Next: lic (1 min)
10

LIC

Blue Line
→ Next: thousand_lights (2 min)
11

Thousand Lights

Blue Line
→ Next: ag_dms (3 min)
12

AG-DMS

Blue Line
→ Next: teynampet (1 min)
13

Teynampet

Blue Line
→ Next: nandanam (1 min)
14

Nandanam

Blue Line
→ Next: saidapet (3 min)
15

Saidapet

Blue Line
→ Next: little_mount (2 min)
16

Little Mount

Blue Line
→ Next: guindy (2 min)
17

Guindy

Blue Line
→ Next: arignar_anna_alandur (2 min)
18

Arignar Anna Alandur

Blue Line
🏁 Terminal Station
19

Arignar Anna Alandur

Green Line
→ Next: st_thomas_mount (220 min)
20

St. Thomas Mount

Green Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Toll Gate → New Washermanpet

📏 Distance: 1.01 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
2

New Washermanpet → Tondiarpet

📏 Distance: 1.32 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
3

Tondiarpet → Sir Theagaraya College

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
4

Sir Theagaraya College → Washermanpet

📏 Distance: 1.10 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
5

Washermanpet → Mannadi

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
6

Mannadi → High Court

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
7

High Court → Mgr Central Chennai Central

📏 Distance: 2.41 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
8

MGR Central (Chennai Central) → Government Estate

📏 Distance: 1.71 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
9

Government Estate → Lic

📏 Distance: 0.92 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
10

LIC → Thousand Lights

📏 Distance: 1.07 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
11

Thousand Lights → Ag Dms

📏 Distance: 1.90 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
12

AG-DMS → Teynampet

📏 Distance: 0.83 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
13

Teynampet → Nandanam

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
14

Nandanam → Saidapet

📏 Distance: 1.66 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
15

Saidapet → Little Mount

📏 Distance: 1.11 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
16

Little Mount → Guindy

📏 Distance: 1.30 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
17

Guindy → Arignar Anna Alandur

📏 Distance: 1.38 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
19

Arignar Anna Alandur → St Thomas Mount

📏 Distance: 110.20 km
⏱️ Time: 220 min
🔄 Transfer: Green Line

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

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
🚉

Arignar Anna Alandur

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

St. Thomas Mount

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 Toll Gate to St. Thomas Mount on the Chennai Metro?
A: There are 19 stations on this route, covering 132 km. You need to change trains at Arignar Anna Alandur.

Q: What is the first and last Chennai Metro from Toll Gate?
A: The first metro from Toll Gate 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 Toll Gate to St. Thomas Mount by Chennai Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 264 minutes under normal conditions, covering 132 km across 19 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Chennai Metro fare from Toll Gate to St. Thomas Mount?
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 Toll Gate to St. Thomas Mount drops from INR 50 to INR 40.

Station Facilities

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

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

🏁 Conclusion

The Chennai Metro route from Toll Gate to St. Thomas Mount is a 132 km, 264-minute journey with one interchange at Arignar Anna Alandur. 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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