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Chennai Metro connects Thousand Lights and Vadapalani with 2 route options, covering approximately 14.38 km. A token fare is ₹40, while smart card users pay ₹32. Trains run from 04:58 AM to 11:30 PM, about every 10–15 minutes.
Via Arignar Anna Alandur: 1 Interchange · 33 minutes · ₹40
Via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central: 1 Interchange · 42 minutes · ₹40
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
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Find the correct entry and exit gates for your journey.
6 Gates Available
Gate A1
Towards Bus Stop
Gate A2
Towards Express Avenue, LIC
Gate A3
Towards Express Avenue, LIC
Gate A4
Towards Prestige Zackria Metropolitan, Spencer Plaza, TNEB
Gate B2
Towards Apollo Hospital, British Council, Bus Stop, Ibis Hotel, Greams Road
Gate B3
Towards Apollo Hospital, British Council, Bus Stop, Ibis Hotel, Greams Road
4 Gates Available
Gate A
Towards SIMS Hospital, Vijaya Hospital
Gate B
Towards NEXUS Mall, Vadapalani Bus Depot, Vijaya Hospital
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2 routes are available from Thousand Lights to Vadapalani on Chennai Metro:
via Blue Line and Green Line
Steps below describe the Via Arignar Anna Alandur route (1 interchange, 33 minutes). For other options, see the Route Overview tabs above.
Thousand Lights, AG - DMS, Teynampet, Nandanam, Saidapet, Little Mount, Guindy, Arignar Anna Alandur, Ekkattuthangal, Ashok Nagar, Vadapalani
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Gate C
Towards Murugan Temple, Vadapalani Post Office, Aarthi Scans
Gate D
Towards Murugan Temple, Vadapalani Post Office, Aarthi Scans
via Blue Line and Green Line
Trains run daily from 04:58 AM to 11:30 PM, every 10–15 minutes.
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 Thousand Lights, take the reverse route from Vadapalani. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹40).
Common questions about the Thousand Lights to Vadapalani metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Chennai Metro metro journey from Thousand Lights to Vadapalani takes approximately 33 minutes, covering 14.38 km. The route covers 11 stations in total.
Travelling from Thousand Lights 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, Thousand Lights to Vadapalani requires 1 interchange. Board the Blue Line from Thousand Lights, then change to the Green Line at Arignar Anna Alandur to reach Vadapalani.
The metro distance between Thousand Lights and Vadapalani on Chennai Metro is 14.38 km, covered in approximately 33 minutes.
The Thousand Lights to Vadapalani metro route on Chennai Metro covers 11 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 9 intermediate stops.
The Thousand Lights to Vadapalani metro route on Chennai Metro covers 11 stations. Here they are in order:
Yes, this route has 1 interchange. You need to change from Blue Line to Green Line at Arignar Anna Alandur.
The metro fare from Thousand Lights 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 Thousand Lights towards Vadapalani is at 04:58 AM and the last train is at 11:30 PM. Services run daily between 04:58 AM and 11:30 PM.
Trains on Chennai Metro run every 10–15 minutes between Thousand Lights and Vadapalani. Services are available from 04:58 AM to 11:30 PM.
At Thousand Lights, 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.