Blue Line
Chennai • Est. 2015 • Operational
Chennai Metro Lines
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Chennai Metro History
Chennai Metro is operated by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL). Its first section opened in 2015, and the network has since expanded across Blue and Green lines connecting the airport, central business district, and key residential areas.
- Operated by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
- Blue Line connects Chennai International Airport to Washermanpet / Wimco Nagar
- Chennai Central serves as a major interchange with Indian Railways
Phase 2 construction, adding further corridors across the city, has been underway in stages. Check the official CMRL website for current progress.
Interchange Stations
Blue Line Stations
Top Attractions Near Chennai Metro
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Marina Beach
2.37 km from LIC
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Kapaleeshwarar Temple
2.54 km from Teynampet
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Fort St. George
0.82 km from High Court
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Guindy National Park
1.47 km from Little Mount
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Government Museum
0.62 km from Nehru Park
Get directionsVGP Universal Kingdom
10.48 km from St. Thomas Mount
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Valluvar Kottam
1.25 km from AG-DMS
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Mahabalipuram
40.26 km from Chennai Airport
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Crocodile Bank
27.44 km from Chennai Airport
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Chennai Metro Travel Card
₹100
₹50
20.00%
₹50
Smart card ("Travel Card") for Chennai Metro Rail. 20% discount on every journey.
Other Ways to Travel: Tokens, QR Tickets & Passes
Metro Paper QR Ticket
Metro Digital QR Ticket
Chennai Metro Fare Chart 2026
Computed from live route data on this site — token fare for the longest same-line journey (Wimco Nagar Depot → St. Thomas Mount, 4.2 km).
| Fare Type | Shortest Hop | Longest Same-Line Journey |
|---|---|---|
| Token / Cash | ₹2 | ₹8 |
| Smart Card SAVE ~10% | — | ₹8 |
Chennai Metro Guide 2026
The Chennai Metro Rail serves Chennai with 48 stations across 2 lines, covering 54.6 km.
Places to Visit via Chennai Metro
Chennai Metro provides convenient access to popular attractions including Marina Beach, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Fort St. George, Guindy National Park, San Thome Cathedral, and more. Use the metro to avoid traffic and reach these destinations quickly.
Timings
Generally operates from 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM. Peak hours (8–10 AM, 5–7 PM): trains every 3–5 minutes. Off-peak: 5–10 minutes.
Fares
Distance-based fares range from ₹10 to ₹60. Smart card users get ~10% discount.