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Tondiarpet to Vadapalani Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Board the Blue Line towards Chennai International Airport · from Platform 1
Ride 6 stops to MGR Central (Chennai Central).Change lines here -
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Board the Green Line towards St Thomas Mount · from Platform 1
Ride 12 stops to Vadapalani.
Chennai Metro Route Map 2026
Route from Tondiarpet to Vadapalani on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Vadapalani from Tondiarpet by metro? Board the metro from Tondiarpet station and travel through 17 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 Tondiarpet and Vadapalani is 0 hrs 33 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 19.4 Km. The first metro from Tondiarpet departs at 05:16 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:17 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹50. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both Tondiarpet and Vadapalani stations.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹50 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹176 | ₹126 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹263 | ₹213 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹429 | ₹379 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 | ₹100 | ₹80 |
| Weekly (5 days) | ₹500 | ₹400 |
| Weekly (6 days) | ₹600 | ₹480 |
| Weekly (7 days) | ₹700 | ₹560 |
| Monthly (20 days) | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 |
| Monthly (24 days) | ₹2,400 | ₹1,920 |
| Monthly (28 days) | ₹2,800 | ₹2,240 |
Metro Ride Benefits
- 🌱 Carbon savings: 2.94 kg CO₂
- ⛽ Fuel savings: 1.30 litres
- ⏱ Time saved vs road: 25.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| E1 | Akasthya Apartments | |
| E2 | - | |
| E3 | Bus Stop | |
| E4 | H3 Police Station |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06 min | 07 min |
| Saturday | 06 min/03 min | 07 min |
| Sunday | 07 min | 10 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 |
