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Vadapalani to Ekkattuthangal Metro Route
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Route Summary
How to reach Ekkattuthangal from Vadapalani by metro? Board the metro from Vadapalani station and travel through 1 intermediate metro stations. This is a direct route on the same line, with no train change required before reaching Ekkattuthangal.
The approximate travel time between Vadapalani and Ekkattuthangal is 0 hrs 7 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 3.9 Km. The first metro from Vadapalani departs at 05:27 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:27 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹0. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both Vadapalani and Ekkattuthangal stations.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹0 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹51 | ₹51 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹77 | ₹77 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹118 | ₹118 more |
Metro Ride Benefits
- 🌱 Carbon savings: 0.59 kg CO₂
- ⛽ Fuel savings: 0.26 litres
- ⏱ Time saved vs road: 5.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Gate No. | Way To | Accessible |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | BNR, SIDCO Industrial Estate | |
| A2 | — | |
| B1 | Bus Stop Towards Koyambedu, Hilton Hotel, Olympia Tech Park |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 12 min | 14 min |
| Saturday | 12 min | 14 min |
| Sunday | 14 min | 20 min |
