TondiarpetVadapalani
55 min17 stops₹50Chennai Metro
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Tondiarpet To Vadapalani

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Tondiarpet
Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Wimco Nagar Depot
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Sir Theagaraya College
+2.88 min
2.88 min · 1.31 km
Washermanpet
suburban interchange
+5.74 min
2.86 min · 1.3 km
Mannadi
+8.62 min
2.88 min · 1.31 km
High Court
+11.5 min
2.88 min · 1.31 km
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
green interchangesuburban interchangemrts interchange
Arrive Platform 1·underground6.53 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

interchange Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central — 5 min

Platform 1 · Green Line ·Platform 1 Towards Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central

+5 min
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
blue interchangesuburban interchangemrts interchange
Platform 1·underground·Green LineTowards Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Egmore
suburban interchangerailway interchange
+3.01 min
3.01 min · 1.38 km
Nehru Park
+6 min
2.99 min · 1.37 km
Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT
+30 min
2.99 min · 1.37 km
Arumbakkam
+33.01 min
3.01 min · 1.38 km
Vadapalani
yellow interchange
Arrive Platform 1·elevated16.5 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

17stops1changes
ATondiarpetSir Theagaraya CollegeWashermanpetMannadiHigh CourtPuratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran CentralEgmoreNehru ParkKilpauk Medical CollegePachaiyappa's CollegeShenoy NagarAnna Nagar EastAnna Nagar TowerThirumangalamKoyambeduPuratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBTArumbakkamBVadapalani
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Journey at a glance

55 min
Total time
17
stops
23.03 km
Distance
1
Interchanges

First & last trains

StationFirst trainLast train
Tondiarpet05:0023:00
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
₹50
Buy at counter or TVM
Smart card
₹40
Save ₹10 per ride
Off-peak smart card
₹40
Save ₹10 per ride
Use your Chennai Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.
Fare guide

Travel green

3.11 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
1.43 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~92 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro
₹50
Bike
₹148
Auto
₹306
Cab
₹556

Estimates for 23.03 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

Tondiarpet

underground
Tondiarpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 1 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
Tondiarpet main road· Tondiarpet area♿
2
Tondiarpet bus stop· Tondiarpet area♿
3
Tondiarpet market side· Tondiarpet area♿
4
Tondiarpet parking side· Tondiarpet 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