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Vadapalani to Kilpauk Medical College Metro Route
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Route from Vadapalani to Kilpauk Medical College on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Kilpauk Medical College from Vadapalani by metro? Board the metro from Vadapalani station and travel through 8 intermediate metro stations. This is a direct route on the same line, with no train change required before reaching Kilpauk Medical College.
The approximate travel time between Vadapalani and Kilpauk Medical College is 0 hrs 17 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 10 Km. The first metro from Vadapalani departs at 05:10 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:10 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹40. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at both Vadapalani and Kilpauk Medical College stations.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹40 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹100 | ₹60 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹149 | ₹109 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹239 | ₹199 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 |
Metro Ride Benefits
- 🌱 Carbon savings: 1.50 kg CO₂
- ⛽ Fuel savings: 0.66 litres
- ⏱ Time saved vs road: 12.8 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 | Kilpauk Medical College, Fire Station, KKR Hospital, Bus Stop Towards Chennai Central | |
| A2 | Apollo Hospital, Bus Stop Towards Koyambedu | |
| A3 | Apollo Hospital, Bus Stop Towards Koyambedu | |
| B1 | Kilpauk Hospital, ECO Park | |
| B2 | VS Hospital, New Hope Hospital, EGA Theatre, Indian Overseas Bank | |
| B3 | VS Hospital, New Hope Hospital, EGA Theatre, Indian Overseas Bank |
| Peak | Off-Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 12 min | 14 min |
| Saturday | 12 min | 14 min |
| Sunday | 14 min | 20 min |
