Chennai metro timings

First and last departures depend on the terminal, direction and day.

These Monday–Friday terminal departures come from the timetable linked by CMRL’s Commuters Corner. Times use the 24-hour clock.

Published weekday terminal departures
Departure and direction	First	Last
Airport → Wimco Nagar Depot	04:51	23:00
Wimco Nagar Depot → Airport	04:56	23:00
Central → Airport via CMBT	04:55	23:17
Airport → Central via CMBT	05:02	23:08
Central → St. Thomas Mount	05:02	23:00
St. Thomas Mount → Central	05:01	23:00

These are terminal departures, not arrival times at intermediate stations. The Central–Airport service via CMBT differs from the Blue line route through AG-DMS.

Saturday, Sunday and holidays

Use the day-specific section of the official first and last train timetable. Check CMRL timetable updates and station displays before travel. This site has no live arrivals, platforms or disruption feed.

Before you leave

Check your departure station and destination.
Choose the correct day and route in the official timetable.
Check current operator notices and station displays.

Source: CMRL timetable page, updated 27 January 2026; checked 9 October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first Chennai Metro train from Airport?

The linked weekday timetable lists 04:51 from Airport towards Wimco Nagar Depot. It lists 05:02 for the service towards Central via CMBT. Check the day and direction.

What time is the last Chennai Metro train from Central to Airport?

The published weekday timetable lists 23:17 from Central to Airport via CMBT. This is not an intermediate-station Blue line departure time.

Are Chennai suburban train timings included?

The route planner has no live timetable. Use Southern Railway’s current timetable and station displays for suburban journeys.

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