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MGR Central (Chennai Central) to Vadapalani Metro Route

MGR Central (Chennai Central) Metro Station is — km away from you

Fare & Timings

Normal Fare: ₹40
Smart Card Fare: ₹32
First Train: 05:00 AM
Last Train: 11:00 PM

Station-by-Station Route

13 stations 0 interchanges 12.6 km 0 hrs 22 mins
Starts here Entry Gates
Green Line · Platform No.: 1 · Towards: St Thomas Mount
Ends here Exit Gates
  1. 1
    Start at MGR Central (Chennai Central) station. Entry Gates
  2. 2
    Board the Green Line towards St Thomas Mount · from Platform 1
    Ride 13 stops to Vadapalani.
  3. Arrive at Vadapalani station. You have reached your destination. Exit Gates

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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.

ModeEst. CostSavings 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.

PeriodCashSmart 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

Commuting with a Chennai Metro Smart Card saves up to ₹448 per month on this route.

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.
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Route Info
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Platform Info

Address
Park Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600003
Line & Network
Blue Line Chennai Metro
Layout
Underground (Island)
Areas Around
Madras Medical College Egmore Court Allikulam Park Town Periamet MGR Central MGR Chennai Central MGR Central (Chennai Central)
Station Amenities
Parking
Accessible
Railway
ATM
Train Frequency
PeakOff-Peak
Weekdays 12 min 14 min
Saturday 12 min 14 min
Sunday 14 min 20 min

Address
Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600026
Line & Network
Green Line Chennai Metro
Layout
Elevated (Side)
Areas Around
Dharan Singh Colony Dr.Subbaraya Nagar Nexus Vijaya Mall Kumaran Colony Vadapalani
Station Amenities
Parking
Accessible
Train Frequency
PeakOff-Peak
Weekdays 12 min 14 min
Saturday 12 min 14 min
Sunday 14 min 20 min

MGR Central (Chennai Central) to Vadapalani Metro Route FAQs

There are 13 stations between MGR Central (Chennai Central) and Vadapalani on this metro route, spanning a total distance of approximately 12.6 km from end to end.

No, MGR Central (Chennai Central) to Vadapalani runs entirely on the Blue Line, so you can stay on the same train for the whole journey without switching platforms or lines.

The journey from MGR Central (Chennai Central) to Vadapalani takes approximately 0 hrs 22 mins at an average metro speed of around 35 km/h, covering 12.6 km in total.

This entire route from MGR Central (Chennai Central) to Vadapalani runs on Chennai Metro.

Yes, parking facility is available at MGR Central (Chennai Central) metro station, so you can conveniently park your vehicle here before boarding the Blue Line towards Vadapalani.

Yes, parking facility is available at Vadapalani metro station, making it convenient for passengers arriving from MGR Central (Chennai Central) to leave their vehicle if they plan to drive onward afterwards.

The total distance between MGR Central (Chennai Central) and Vadapalani on this metro route is approximately 12.6 km, covered in about 0 hrs 22 mins at typical metro speeds.

Take the Blue Line from MGR Central (Chennai Central) towards Vadapalani on Chennai Metro.

The estimated normal fare from MGR Central (Chennai Central) to Vadapalani is ₹40, while smart card users can travel the same 12.6 km route for around ₹32.

The first metro from MGR Central (Chennai Central) towards Vadapalani departs at 05:00 AM, and the last train on this route leaves at 11:00 PM, so plan your journey within this window.

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