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Thousand Lights to Vadapalani Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Start at Thousand Lights station. Entry Gates
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Board the Blue Line towards Chennai International Airport · from Platform 1
Ride 8 stops to Arignar Anna Alandur.Change lines here -
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Board the Green Line towards MGR Central (Chennai Central) · from Platform 2
Ride 3 stops to Vadapalani. -
Arrive at Vadapalani station. You have reached your destination. Exit Gates
Chennai Metro Route Map 2026
Route from Thousand Lights to Vadapalani on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Vadapalani from Thousand Lights by metro? Board the metro from Thousand Lights station and travel through 10 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station(s) before reaching Vadapalani.
The approximate travel time between Thousand Lights and Vadapalani is 0 hrs 25 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 14.5 Km. The first metro from Thousand Lights departs at 05:33 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:33 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹40. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both Thousand Lights 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 | ₹136 | ₹96 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹204 | ₹164 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹329 | ₹289 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: 2.18 kg CO₂
- Fuel savings: 0.96 litres
- Time saved vs road: 18.6 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 | 06 min | 07 min |
| Saturday | 06 min/03 min | 07 min |
| Sunday | 07 min | 10 min |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
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| Weekdays | 12 min | 14 min |
| Saturday | 12 min | 14 min |
| Sunday | 14 min | 20 min |
