Chennai Airport to Thousand Lights Metro Route
Chennai Metro • 2026 Updated
Token Fare
₹20
Smart Card
₹20
Travel Time
20 min
Distance
10.4 km
Stations
11
Interchanges
0
Station-by-Station Route
Chennai Airport
START
1.04 km
2 min
1.04 km
2 min
1.04 km
2 min
1.04 km
2 min
1.04 km
2 min
1.04 km
2 min
1.04 km
2 min
1.04 km
2 min
1.04 km
2 min
Thousand Lights
END
1.04 km
2 min
Fare Comparison
| Fare Type | Single | Return | Monthly (26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Token / Cash | ₹20 | ₹40 | ₹520 |
| Smart Card SAVE | ₹20 | ₹40 | ₹520 |
| Monthly Savings | ₹0 | ||
Chennai Airport to Thousand Lights Route Guide
This Chennai Metro route covers 10.4 km in ~20 minutes, passing through 11 stations — no interchange needed.
Fare Details
Token fare: ₹20. Smart card: ₹20 (save ₹0/trip, up to ₹0/month).
FAQ
Token fare: ₹20. Smart card: ~₹20 (10% discount).
Approximately 20 minutes covering 10.4 km with 11 stations.
11 stations including start and end.
No, this is a direct route — no line changes required.
Route Summary
| From | Chennai Airport |
| To | Thousand Lights |
| Metro | Chennai Metro |
| First Train | 06:00 AM |
| Last Train | 11:00 PM |
| Frequency | Every 3-8 min |