Chennai International Airport To Vadapalani
ShortestShortest Route
Chennai International Airport
suburban interchangeairport interchange
Platform 1·elevated·Blue LineTowards Wimco Nagar Depot
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Meenambakkam
+2.88 min2.88 min · 1.31 km
Nanganallur Road
+5.74 min2.86 min · 1.3 km
Arignar Anna Alandur
green interchange
Arrive Platform 1·elevated3.92 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
interchange Arignar Anna Alandur — 5 min
Platform 1 · Green Line ·Platform 1 Towards Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
Arignar Anna Alandur
blue interchange
Platform 1·elevated·Green LineTowards Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Ekkattuthangal
+3.01 min3.01 min · 1.38 km
Ashok Nagar
+6 min2.99 min · 1.37 km
Vadapalani
yellow interchange
Arrive Platform 1·elevated4.13 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
23 min
Total time
6
stops
8.05 km
Distance
1
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai International Airport | 05:00 | 23:00 |
| Vadapalani | 05:00 | 23:00 |
Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).
Fares & smart card
Token fare
₹30
Buy at counter or TVM
Smart card
₹24
Save ₹6 per ride
Off-peak smart card
₹24
Save ₹6 per ride
Use your Chennai Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.
Fare guideTravel green
1.09 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.50 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~32 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹30
Bike
₹58
Auto
₹126
Cab
₹228
Estimates for 8.05 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
Frequently asked questions
Popular routes
Departure station
Chennai International Airport
Chennai International Airport, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 2 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
Chennai International Airport main road· Chennai Airport terminals, Tirusulam suburban station♿
2
Chennai International Airport bus stop· Chennai Airport terminals, Tirusulam suburban station♿
3
Chennai International Airport market side· Chennai Airport terminals, Tirusulam suburban station♿
4
Chennai International Airport parking side· Chennai Airport terminals, Tirusulam suburban station♿
Interchange or connecting station. Follow color-coded signs for suburban, airport connections.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMParking
Arrival station
Vadapalani
Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 2 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
Vadapalani main road· Vadapalani area♿
2
Vadapalani bus stop· Vadapalani area♿
3
Vadapalani market side· Vadapalani area♿
4
Vadapalani parking side· Vadapalani area♿
Interchange or connecting station. Follow color-coded signs for yellow connections.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMParking