Trip Overview
How to reach Thousand Lights from Guindy by metro? Board the metro from Guindy station and travel through 6 intermediate stations on Chennai Metro. This is a direct journey with no train changes required.
The approximate travel time between Guindy and Thousand Lights is 9 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is approximately 7.2 Km. The first metro from Guindy typically departs at 06:00 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:00 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹30. Smart card users may receive discounted fares depending on the time of travel.
Station Intelligence
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: Blue Line
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Guindy
- Chennai Trade Centre
- National Park
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: Blue Line
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Thousand Lights Mosque
- Anna Salai
- Nungambakkam
Travel Cost vs Road
Estimated travel costs are calculated based on standardized distance metrics (7.2 km) and typical Indian city fares.
| Travel Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | ₹30 | — |
| Bike Taxi | ₹64 | ₹34 more |
| Auto | ₹100 | ₹70 more |
| Cab | ₹158 | ₹128 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) | ₹60 | ₹54 |
| Weekly (5 Days) | ₹300 | ₹270 |
| Weekly (6 Days) | ₹360 | ₹324 |
| Monthly (20 Days) | ₹1200 | ₹1080 |
| Monthly (24 Days) | ₹1440 | ₹1296 |
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
- 1.58 kg CO₂
- Fuel Saved
- 0.58 Liters
- Calories Burned
- ~119 kcal
- Time Saved (Peak)
- ~6 mins
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.