Trip Overview
How to reach Chennai International Airport from Government Estate by metro? Board the metro from Government Estate station and travel through 12 intermediate stations on Chennai Metro. This is a direct journey with no train changes required.
The approximate travel time between Government Estate and Chennai International Airport is 24 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is approximately 14.4 Km. The first metro from Government Estate typically departs at 06:00 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:00 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹46. Smart card users may receive discounted fares depending on the time of travel.
Station Intelligence
Government Estate Origin Station
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: blue-chn
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Government Estate
- Omandurar Hospital
- Anna Salai
Chennai International Airport Destination Station
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: blue-chn
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Chennai Airport
- T1 T2 Terminal
- Tirusulam
Travel Cost vs Road
Estimated travel costs are calculated based on standardized distance metrics (14.4 km) and typical Indian city fares.
| Travel Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | ₹46 | — |
| Bike Taxi | ₹129 | ₹83 more |
| Auto | ₹201 | ₹155 more |
| Cab | ₹316 | ₹270 more |
Pre-calculated Pass Fares
Calculations represent daily, weekly, and monthly round-trips (up and down) for a single commuter.
| Period (Up & Down) | Token Fare | Smart Card |
|---|---|---|
| Daily (1 Day) | ₹92 | ₹82 |
| Weekly (5 Days) | ₹460 | ₹410 |
| Weekly (6 Days) | ₹552 | ₹492 |
| Monthly (20 Days) | ₹1840 | ₹1640 |
| Monthly (24 Days) | ₹2208 | ₹1968 |
Smart Commute Impact
These environmental and health figures are estimates comparing this specific metro route to driving a standard petrol vehicle in typical city traffic.
- Carbon Saved
- 3.17 kg CO₂
- Fuel Saved
- 1.15 Litres
- Time Saved vs Traffic
- ~16 mins
- Calories Burned
- ~203 kcal
Pro-Tips for this Route
- ▶ Off-Peak Fare Hack: Smart Card users receive an *additional* 10% discount on journeys starting during off-peak hours (6 AM to 8 AM, 12 PM to 5 PM, and 9 PM onwards).
- ▶ Women's Safety & Coach: The first coach in the moving direction of the train is strictly reserved for women passengers. Male passengers are liable for a ₹250 fine if found in this coach.