Vadapalani To Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
ShortestShortest Route
Vadapalani
yellow interchange
Platform 1·elevated·Green LineTowards Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Arumbakkam
+2.99 min2.99 min · 1.37 km
Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT
+6 min3.01 min · 1.38 km
Nehru Park
+30 min3.01 min · 1.38 km
Egmore
+32.99 minsuburban interchangerailway interchange
2.99 min · 1.37 km
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
blue interchangesuburban interchangemrts interchange
Arrive Platform 1·underground16.5 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
36 min
Total time
12
stops
16.5 km
Distance
0
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Vadapalani | 05:00 | 23:00 |
| Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central | 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
₹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 guideTravel green
2.23 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
1.02 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~66 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹40
Bike
₹110
Auto
₹228
Cab
₹414
Estimates for 16.5 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
Frequently asked questions
Popular routes
Departure 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
Arrival station
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 07:00)
Zone 1 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central main road· Chennai Central railway station, Moore Market Complex♿
2
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central bus stop· Chennai Central railway station, Moore Market Complex♿
3
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central market side· Chennai Central railway station, Moore Market Complex♿
4
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central parking side· Chennai Central railway station, Moore Market Complex♿
Interchange or connecting station. Follow color-coded signs for blue, suburban, mrts connections.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMParking