Metro Route from LIC Metro Station to Vadapalani Metro Station – Fare & Travel Time
15.45 km35 min
5:00 AM – 11:00 PMHelpline 18604251515
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Route Overview
Chennai Metro connects LIC and Vadapalani with 2 route options, covering approximately 15.45 km. A token fare is ₹40, while smart card users pay ₹32. Trains run from 4:56 AM to 11:28 PM, about every 10–15 minutes.
Via Arignar Anna Alandur: 1 Interchange · 35 Minutes · ₹40
Via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central: 1 Interchange · 39 Minutes · ₹40
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Arignar Anna Alandur
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Arignar Anna Alandur
Green Line
Platform 4Towards Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
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Entry & Exit Gates at Both Stations
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Start Station
LIC
7 Gates Available
Gate A1
Towards Yes Bank, Royapettah Hospital, Devi Cineplex
Gate A2
Towards Yes Bank, Royapettah Hospital, Devi Cineplex
Gate A3
Towards Pass Port Office, Higginbothams, Darga Temple, Poompuhar
Gate B1
Towards SBI Main Branch, Towards Airport Bus Stop, LIC Southern Zonal Office, Express Avenue Mall
Gate B2
Towards SBI Main Branch, Towards Airport Bus Stop, LIC Southern Zonal Office, Express Avenue Mall
Gate B3
Towards TNEB, DBS Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Spencer Plaza
Gate B4
Towards TNEB, DBS Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Spencer Plaza
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
2 routes are available from LIC to Vadapalani on Chennai Metro:
Via Arignar Anna Alandur₹40
1 Interchange35 Minutes₹32
via Blue Line and Green Line
Via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central₹40
1 Interchange39 Minutes₹32
via Blue Line and Green Line
Trains run daily from 4:56 AM to 11:28 PM, every 10–15 minutes.
How to Travel from LIC Metro Station to Vadapalani Metro Station – Via Arignar Anna Alandur Route
Steps below describe the Via Arignar Anna Alandur route (1 interchange, 35 Minutes). For other options, see the Route Overview tabs above.
- Reach LIC
- LIC is a underground station on the Blue Line.
- Token Fare: ₹40
- Smart Card Fare: ₹32
- Proceed to Platform 1
- After security check, follow signs for "Blue Line – Chennai International Airport".
- The platform is accessible via underground level.
- Board the Train
- Trains run every 10–15 minutes.
- Interchange:
- Change trains at Arignar Anna Alandur: get off the Blue Line and board the Green Line.
- Journey Details:
- Travel Time: 35 minutes
- Intermediate Stops: 10
- Direction: Chennai International Airport
- Stations in order:
LIC, Thousand Lights, AG - DMS, Teynampet, Nandanam, Saidapet, Little Mount, Guindy, Arignar Anna Alandur, Ekkattuthangal, Ashok Nagar, Vadapalani
- Arrive at Vadapalani
- You arrive at Vadapalani after about 35 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 LIC, take the reverse route from Vadapalani. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹40).
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LIC to Vadapalani Route – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the LIC to Vadapalani metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Chennai Metro metro journey from LIC to Vadapalani takes approximately 35 Minutes, covering 15.45 km. The route covers 12 stations in total.
Travelling from LIC to Vadapalani on Chennai Metro involves 2 lines: Blue Line and Green Line. You need to change from Blue Line to Green Line at Arignar Anna Alandur.
No, LIC to Vadapalani requires 1 interchange. Board the Blue Line from LIC, then change to the Green Line at Arignar Anna Alandur to reach Vadapalani.
The metro distance between LIC and Vadapalani on Chennai Metro is 15.45 km, covered in approximately 35 Minutes.
The LIC to Vadapalani metro route on Chennai Metro covers 12 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 10 intermediate stops.
The LIC to Vadapalani metro route on Chennai Metro covers 12 stations. Here they are in order:
- LIC
- Thousand Lights
- AG - DMS
- Teynampet
- Nandanam
- Saidapet
- Little Mount
- Guindy
- Arignar Anna Alandur
- Ekkattuthangal
- Ashok Nagar
- Vadapalani
Yes, this route has 1 interchange. You need to change from Blue Line to Green Line at Arignar Anna Alandur.
The metro fare from LIC to Vadapalani on Chennai Metro is ₹40 for a single-journey token and ₹32 with a Metro Smart Card.
On Chennai Metro, the first train from LIC towards Vadapalani is at 4:56 AM and the last train is at 11:28 PM. Services run daily between 4:56 AM and 11:28 PM.
Trains on Chennai Metro run every 10–15 minutes between LIC and Vadapalani. Services are available from 4:56 AM to 11:28 PM.
At LIC, board from Platform 1 towards Chennai International Airport on Chennai Metro.
The Chennai Metro helpline number is 18604251515. Contact for route information, lost property, or passenger assistance.