Government EstateVadapalani
40 min12 stops₹40Chennai Metro
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Government Estate To Vadapalani

ShortestShortest Route
Government Estate
Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Wimco Nagar Depot
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
LIC
+2.86 min
2.86 min · 1.3 km
Thousand Lights
purple interchange
+5.74 min
2.88 min · 1.31 km
Little Mount
+20.1 min
2.88 min · 1.31 km
Guindy
suburban interchange
+22.98 min
2.88 min · 1.31 km
Arignar Anna Alandur
green interchange
Arrive Platform 1·elevated11.75 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

+5 min
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 min
3.01 min · 1.38 km
Ashok Nagar
+6 min
2.99 min · 1.37 km
Vadapalani
yellow interchange
Arrive Platform 1·elevated4.13 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

12stops1changes
AGovernment EstateLICThousand LightsAG – DMSTeynampetNandanamSaidapetLittle MountGuindyArignar Anna AlandurBVadapalaniAshok NagarEkkattuthangal
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Journey at a glance

40 min
Total time
12
stops
15.88 km
Distance
1
Interchanges

First & last trains

StationFirst trainLast train
Government Estate05:0023:00
Vadapalani05:0023:00
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
₹40
Buy at counter or TVM
Smart card
₹32
Save ₹8 per ride
Off-peak smart card
₹32
Save ₹8 per ride
Use your Chennai Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.
Fare guide

Travel green

2.14 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.98 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~64 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro
₹40
Bike
₹106
Auto
₹220
Cab
₹400

Estimates for 15.88 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Wimco Nagar DepotChennai International Airport
Blue Line
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran CentralSt. Thomas Mount
Blue Line
Departure station

Government Estate

underground
Government Estate, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 2 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
Government Estate main road· Government Estate area♿
2
Government Estate bus stop· Government Estate area♿
3
Government Estate market side· Government Estate area♿
4
Government Estate parking side· Government Estate area♿
Check the direction board before entering the platform.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water
Arrival station

Vadapalani

elevated
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