Trip Overview
How to reach Saidapet from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central by metro? Board the metro from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central station and travel through 7 intermediate stations on Chennai Metro. This is a direct journey with no train changes required.
The approximate travel time between Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central and Saidapet is 14 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is approximately 8.4 Km. The first metro from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central typically departs at 06:00 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:00 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹31. Smart card users may receive discounted fares depending on the time of travel.
Station Intelligence
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Origin Station
- Station Type: Interchange Station
- Lines Served: blue-chn, green-chn
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Chennai Central Station
- Park Town
- Rajiv Gandhi Salai
Saidapet Destination Station
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: blue-chn
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Saidapet
- Anna Flyover
- Guindy
Travel Cost vs Road
Estimated travel costs are calculated based on standardized distance metrics (8.4 km) and typical Indian city fares.
| Travel Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | ₹31 | — |
| Bike Taxi | ₹75 | ₹44 more |
| Auto | ₹117 | ₹86 more |
| Cab | ₹184 | ₹153 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) | ₹62 | ₹54 |
| Weekly (5 Days) | ₹310 | ₹270 |
| Weekly (6 Days) | ₹372 | ₹324 |
| Monthly (20 Days) | ₹1240 | ₹1080 |
| Monthly (24 Days) | ₹1488 | ₹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
- 1.85 kg CO₂
- Fuel Saved
- 0.67 Litres
- Time Saved vs Traffic
- ~9 mins
- Calories Burned
- ~133 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.