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Egmore to Vadapalani Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Start at Egmore station. Entry Gates
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Board the Green Line towards St Thomas Mount · from Platform 1
Ride 12 stops to Vadapalani. -
Arrive at Vadapalani station. You have reached your destination. Exit Gates
Chennai Metro Route Map 2026
Route from Egmore to Vadapalani on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Vadapalani from Egmore by metro? Board the metro from Egmore station and travel through 10 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 Egmore and Vadapalani is 0 hrs 20 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 11.9 Km. The first metro from Egmore departs at 05:03 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:03 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹40. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both Egmore 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 | ₹116 | ₹76 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹173 | ₹133 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹279 | ₹239 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 |
Commuting with a Chennai Metro Smart Card saves up to ₹448 per month on this route.
Metro Ride Benefits
- Carbon savings: 1.80 kg CO₂
- Fuel savings: 0.80 litres
- Time saved vs road: 15.4 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.
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 12 min | 14 min |
| Saturday | 12 min | 14 min |
| Sunday | 14 min | 20 min |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 12 min | 14 min |
| Saturday | 12 min | 14 min |
| Sunday | 14 min | 20 min |
