Trip Overview
How to reach Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central from Tollgate by metro? Board the metro from Tollgate 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 Tollgate and Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central is 14 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is approximately 8.4 Km. The first metro from Tollgate 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
Tollgate Origin Station
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: blue-chn
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Tollgate
- Tondiarpet
- Ennore High Road
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Destination Station
- Station Type: Interchange Station
- Lines Served: blue-chn, green-chn
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Chennai Central Station
- Park Town
- Rajiv Gandhi Salai
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.