Metro Route from Ekkattuthangal Metro Station to Vadapalani Metro Station – Fare & Travel Time
3.89 km7 min
5:00 AM – 11:00 PMHelpline 18604251515
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Route Overview
Travel from Ekkattuthangal to Vadapalani on a direct Chennai Metro service with no interchange required. The journey covers 3 stations over approximately 3.89 km. A token fare is ₹20, while smart card users pay ₹16. Trains run from 4:58 AM to 11:18 PM, about every 12–15 minutes.
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Entry & Exit Gates at Both Stations
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Start Station
Ekkattuthangal
2 Gates Available
Gate A1
Towards BNR, SIDCO Industrial Estate
Gate B1
Towards Bus Stop Towards Koyambedu, Hilton Hotel, Olympia Tech Park
Destination Station
Vadapalani
4 Gates Available
Gate A
Towards SIMS Hospital, Vijaya Hospital
Gate B
Towards NEXUS Mall, Vadapalani Bus Depot, Vijaya Hospital
Gate C
Towards Murugan Temple, Vadapalani Post Office, Aarthi Scans
Gate D
Towards Murugan Temple, Vadapalani Post Office, Aarthi Scans
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Route Summary
Ekkattuthangal to Vadapalani runs on the Green Line of Chennai Metro. The journey takes about 7 minutes across 3 stations.
No interchanges on this route. Trains run daily from 4:58 AM to 11:18 PM, every 12–15 minutes.
Token fare: ₹20 · Smart Card fare: ₹16.
How to Travel from Ekkattuthangal Metro Station to Vadapalani Metro Station
- Reach Ekkattuthangal
- Ekkattuthangal is a elevated station on the Green Line.
- Token Fare: ₹20
- Smart Card Fare: ₹16
- Proceed to Platform 2
- After security check, follow signs for "Green Line – Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central".
- The platform is accessible via elevated level.
- Board the Train
- Trains run every 12–15 minutes.
- Journey Details:
- Travel Time: 7 minutes
- Intermediate Stops: 1
- Direction: Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
- Stations in order:
Ekkattuthangal, Ashok Nagar, Vadapalani
- Arrive at Vadapalani
- You arrive at Vadapalani after about 7 minutes.
- Exit Gates: Vadapalani has 4 gates:
Gate A: SIMS Hospital, Vijaya Hospital Gate B: NEXUS Mall, Vadapalani Bus Depot, Vijaya Hospital Gate C: Murugan Temple, Vadapalani Post Office, Aarthi Scans Gate D: Murugan Temple, Vadapalani Post Office, Aarthi Scans
Return Journey
To return to Ekkattuthangal, board the Green Line from the opposite platform. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹20).
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Ekkattuthangal to Vadapalani Route – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Ekkattuthangal to Vadapalani metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Chennai Metro metro journey from Ekkattuthangal to Vadapalani takes approximately 7 Minutes, covering 3.89 km. The route covers 3 stations in total.
The Ekkattuthangal to Vadapalani route runs entirely on the Green Line of Chennai Metro. No line change is required.
Yes, Ekkattuthangal to Vadapalani is a direct metro route on the Green Line of Chennai Metro. No interchange or line change is needed.
The metro distance between Ekkattuthangal and Vadapalani on Chennai Metro is 3.89 km, covered in approximately 7 Minutes.
The Ekkattuthangal to Vadapalani metro route on Chennai Metro covers 3 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 1 intermediate stop.
The Ekkattuthangal to Vadapalani metro route on Chennai Metro covers 3 stations. Here they are in order:
- Ekkattuthangal
- Ashok Nagar
- Vadapalani
No, the entire Ekkattuthangal to Vadapalani journey on Chennai Metro runs on the Green Line with no interchange required.
The metro fare from Ekkattuthangal to Vadapalani on Chennai Metro is ₹20 for a single-journey token and ₹16 with a Metro Smart Card.
On Chennai Metro, the first train from Ekkattuthangal towards Vadapalani is at 4:58 AM and the last train is at 11:18 PM. Services run daily between 4:58 AM and 11:18 PM.
Trains on Chennai Metro run every 12–15 minutes between Ekkattuthangal and Vadapalani. Services are available from 4:58 AM to 11:18 PM.
At Ekkattuthangal, board from Platform 2 towards Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central on Chennai Metro.
The Chennai Metro helpline number is 18604251515. Contact for route information, lost property, or passenger assistance.