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LIC to Vadapalani Metro Route

Fare & Timings

Normal Fare: ₹40
Smart Card Fare: ₹32
First Train: 05:25 AM
Last Train: 11:25 PM
15 Stations 1 Interchanges 14.8 Km 0 hrs 28 mins Moderate Route
Starts here
Blue Line • Platform 2 • Towards Wimco Nagar Depot
LIC
Change here
Green Line • Platform 1 • Towards St Thomas Mount
MGR Central (Chennai Central) is a unique 3-level underground interchange hub in Chennai, connecting the Blue Line and the Green Line.
Ends here
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Route Summary

How to reach Vadapalani from LIC by metro? : Board the metro from LIC station and travel through 15 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station before reaching Vadapalani.

The approximate travel time between LIC and Vadapalani is 0 hrs 28 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 14.8 Km. The first metro from LIC departs at 05:25 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:25 PM.

The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹40. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facilities are available at both metro stations.

Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.

Travel Mode Estimated Cost Savings vs Metro
🚇 Metro ₹40 —
🏍 Bike ₹138 ₹98 more
🛺 Auto ₹208 ₹168 more
🚕 Cab ₹336 ₹296 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.

Travel Period Cash Fare Smart Card
Daily ₹80 ₹64
Weekly (5 Days) ₹400 ₹320
Weekly (6 Days) ₹480 ₹384
Weekly (7 Days) ₹560 ₹448
Monthly (20 Days) ₹1600 ₹1280
Monthly (24 Days) ₹1920 ₹1536
Monthly (28 Days) ₹2240 ₹1792

Taking this metro ride means

  • 🌱 Estimated Carbon Saving: 2.23 kg CO₂
  • ⛽ Fuel Saving (Petrol): 0.99 litres
  • ⏱ Time Saving in Rush Hour: 17.5 minutes
  • 🔥 Calories Burned: ~35 kcal

Safety Tips

  • Beware of pickpockets.
  • Don’t use mobile while onboard/deboard.
  • Don’t use mobile at coach gates.
  • Don’t force open the coach doors.
  • Avoid personal conversations with strangers.

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Address
Trichy Hwy, Anna Salai, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600002
Network & Line
Chennai Metro / Blue
Contact
Station Details
Layout
Underground
Platform Type
Island Platform
Doors will open on the left.
Areas Around

Express Avenue Mall, Padupakkam, Pudupet, Indira Garden, Royapettah

STATION AMENITIES
Parking
Divyang Friendly
Sulabh Toilet
STATION GATES
Gate no. Way to/from Divyang
A1Yes Bank, Royapettah Hospital, Devi Cineplex
A2Yes Bank, Royapettah Hospital, Devi Cineplex
A3Pass Port Office, Higginbothams, Darga Temple, Poompuhar
B1SBI Main Branch, Towards Airport Bus Stop, LIC Southern zonal office, Express Avenue Mall
B2SBI Main Branch, Towards Airport Bus Stop, LIC Southern zonal office, Express Avenue Mall
B3TNE, BDBS Bank, Indian Overseas Bank,Spencer Plaza
B4TNE, BDBS Bank, Indian Overseas Bank,Spencer Plaza
TRAIN FREQUENCY ON
Days Peak Hours Off-Peak Hours
Monday-Friday06 min07 min
Saturday06 min/03 min07 min
Sunday07 min10 min

Address
Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600026
Network & Line
Chennai Metro / Green
Contact
Station Details
Layout
Elevated
Platform Type
Side Platform
Doors will open on the right.
Areas Around

Dharan Singh Colony, Dr.Subbaraya Nagar, Nexus Vijaya Mall, Kumaran Colony

STATION AMENITIES
Parking
Divyang Friendly
Sulabh Toilet
STATION GATES
Gate no. Way to/from Divyang
ASIMS Hospital, Vijaya Hospital
BNEXUS Mall, Vadapalani Bus Depot, Vijaya Hospital
CMurugan Temple, Vadapalani Post Office,Aarthi Scans
DMurugan Temple, Vadapalani Post Office,Aarthi Scans
TRAIN FREQUENCY ON
Days Peak Hours Off-Peak Hours
Monday-Friday12 min14 min
Saturday12 min14 min
Sunday14 min20 min

Metro Routes FAQs

𝒜. The first metro from LIC is at 05:25 AM and the last metro is at 11:25 PM

𝒜. The travel distance is approx 14.8 Km KM

𝒜. There are 15 stations on this route.

𝒜. Approx travel time: 0 hrs 28 mins

𝒜. Yes, paid parking is available.

𝒜. Yes, feeder buses operate approx 06:00 AM – 10:00 PM (paid separately).

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