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MGR Central (Chennai Central) to Vadapalani Metro Route
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Route from MGR Central (Chennai Central) to Vadapalani on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Vadapalani from MGR Central (Chennai Central) by metro? Board the metro from MGR Central (Chennai Central) station and travel through 11 intermediate metro stations. This is a direct route on the same line, with no train change required before reaching Vadapalani.
The approximate travel time between MGR Central (Chennai Central) and Vadapalani is 0 hrs 22 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 12.6 Km. The first metro from MGR Central (Chennai Central) departs at 05:00 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:00 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹40. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both MGR Central (Chennai Central) and Vadapalani stations.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹40 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹121 | ₹81 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹181 | ₹141 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹292 | ₹252 more |
Pre-calculated Weekly/Monthly Fare Chart
The fare shown below is calculated for daily, weekly, and monthly travel which includes both up and down journey and for a single person.
| Period | Cash | Smart Card |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | ₹80 | ₹64 |
| Weekly (5 days) | ₹400 | ₹320 |
| Weekly (6 days) | ₹480 | ₹384 |
| Weekly (7 days) | ₹560 | ₹448 |
| Monthly (20 days) | ₹1,600 | ₹1,280 |
| Monthly (24 days) | ₹1,920 | ₹1,536 |
| Monthly (28 days) | ₹2,240 | ₹1,792 |
Metro Ride Benefits
- 🌱 Carbon savings: 1.90 kg CO₂
- ⛽ Fuel savings: 0.84 litres
- ⏱ Time saved vs road: 16.2 minutes
- 🔥 Calories burned (walk to/from station): ~70 kcal
Safety Tips
- Stand behind the yellow line while waiting for the train.
- Keep your belongings secure and within sight at all times.
- Let passengers exit before boarding.
- Hold handrails while the train is moving.
- In an emergency, use the help point or alert station staff.
| Gate No. | Way To | Accessible |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Park Town Railway Station, Rajiv Gandhi Govt General Hospital, Madras Medical College, Pallavan Salai, College Of Pharmacy | |
| A2 | Park Town Railway Station, Rajiv Gandhi Govt General Hospital, Madras Medical College, Pallavan Salai, College Of Pharmacy | |
| A3 | Chennai Central Railway Station - MAS, Suburban Railway Station, Southern Railway Head Quarters, Chennai Central Railway Station Bus Stop, School Of N | |
| B1 | Park Railway Station, Park Railway Station Bus Stop | |
| B2 | Park Railway Station, Park Railway Station Bus Stop | |
| B3 | Allikulam Court Complex (Moore Market), Central Square, Victoria Public Hall | |
| B4 | Allikulam Court Complex (Moore Market), Central Square, Victoria Public Hall | |
| B5 | Ripon Building, Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, S D A T Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, Madras Veterinary College/Hospital, G2 Periamet Police Station, |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 12 min | 14 min |
| Saturday | 12 min | 14 min |
| Sunday | 14 min | 20 min |
| Gate No. | Way To | Accessible |
|---|---|---|
| A | SIMS Hospital, Vijaya Hospital | |
| B | NEXUS Mall, Vadapalani Bus Depot, Vijaya Hospital | |
| C | Murugan Temple, Vadapalani Post Office,Aarthi Scans | |
| D | Murugan Temple, Vadapalani Post Office,Aarthi Scans |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 12 min | 14 min |
| Saturday | 12 min | 14 min |
| Sunday | 14 min | 20 min |
