Trip Overview
How to reach Nandanam from Thousand Lights by metro? Board the metro from Thousand Lights station and travel through 3 intermediate stations on Chennai Metro. This is a direct journey with no train changes required.
The approximate travel time between Thousand Lights and Nandanam is 6 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is approximately 3.6 Km. The first metro from Thousand Lights typically departs at 06:00 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:00 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹19. Smart card users may receive discounted fares depending on the time of travel.
Station Intelligence
Thousand Lights Origin Station
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: blue-chn
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Thousand Lights Mosque
- Anna Salai
- Nungambakkam
Nandanam Destination Station
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: blue-chn
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Nandanam
- LB Road
- Adyar
Travel Cost vs Road
Estimated travel costs are calculated based on standardized distance metrics (3.6 km) and typical Indian city fares.
| Travel Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | ₹19 | — |
| Bike Taxi | ₹32 | ₹13 more |
| Auto | ₹50 | ₹31 more |
| Cab | ₹79 | ₹60 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) | ₹38 | ₹34 |
| Weekly (5 Days) | ₹190 | ₹170 |
| Weekly (6 Days) | ₹228 | ₹204 |
| Monthly (20 Days) | ₹760 | ₹680 |
| Monthly (24 Days) | ₹912 | ₹816 |
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
- 0.79 kg CO₂
- Fuel Saved
- 0.29 Litres
- Time Saved vs Traffic
- ~4 mins
- Calories Burned
- ~77 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.