Metro Route from Tollgate Metro Station to Vadapalani Metro Station – Fare & Travel Time
22.82 km53 min
5:00 AM – 11:00 PMHelpline 18604251515
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Route Overview
Travel from Tollgate to Vadapalani on Chennai Metro with 1 interchange. The journey covers 20 stations over approximately 22.82 km. A token fare is ₹50, while smart card users pay ₹40. Trains run from 4:58 AM to 11:09 PM, about every 10–15 minutes.
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Start Station
Tollgate
3 Gates Available
Gate E1
Towards Post Office, Thangam Mahal, UCO Bank, Sriram Finance
Gate E2
Towards ESI Hospital, Thangal Bus Stop, CISF & Port Trust Housing Colony, CSI Inba Yesu Alaiyam, SVS Oil Mills
Gate E3
Towards Tollgate Metro Bus Depot, ESI Hospital, Thangal Bus Stop, N4 Beach, Kasimedu Fish Market, CSI Inba Yesu Alaiyam, SVS Oil Mills
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
Tollgate to Vadapalani is an interchange route on Chennai Metro, spanning Blue Line and Green Line. The journey takes about 53 minutes across 20 stations.
1 interchange on this route. Trains run daily from 4:58 AM to 11:09 PM, every 10–15 minutes.
Token fare: ₹50 · Smart Card fare: ₹40.
How to Travel from Tollgate Metro Station to Vadapalani Metro Station
- Reach Tollgate
- Tollgate is a elevated station on the Blue Line.
- Token Fare: ₹50
- Smart Card Fare: ₹40
- Proceed to Platform 1
- After security check, follow signs for "Blue Line – Chennai International Airport".
- The platform is accessible via elevated level.
- Board the Train
- Trains run every 10–15 minutes.
- Interchange:
- Change trains at Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central: get off the Blue Line and board the Green Line.
- Journey Details:
- Travel Time: 53 minutes
- Intermediate Stops: 18
- Direction: Chennai International Airport
- Stations in order:
Tollgate, New Washermenpet, Tondiarpet, Sir Theagaraya College, Washermenpet, Mannadi, Highcourt, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central, Egmore, Nehru Park, Kilpauk Medical College, Pachaiyappa's College, Shenoy Nagar, Anna Nagar East, Anna Nagar Tower, Thirumangalam, Koyambedu, Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT, Arumbakkam, Vadapalani
- Arrive at Vadapalani
- You arrive at Vadapalani after about 53 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 Tollgate, take the reverse route from Vadapalani. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹50).
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Tollgate to Vadapalani Route – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Tollgate to Vadapalani metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Chennai Metro metro journey from Tollgate to Vadapalani takes approximately 53 Minutes, covering 22.82 km. The route covers 20 stations in total.
Travelling from Tollgate to Vadapalani on Chennai Metro involves 2 lines: Blue Line and Green Line. You need to change from Blue Line to Green Line at Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central.
No, Tollgate to Vadapalani requires 1 interchange. Board the Blue Line from Tollgate, then change to the Green Line at Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central to reach Vadapalani.
The metro distance between Tollgate and Vadapalani on Chennai Metro is 22.82 km, covered in approximately 53 Minutes.
The Tollgate to Vadapalani metro route on Chennai Metro covers 20 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 18 intermediate stops.
The Tollgate to Vadapalani metro route on Chennai Metro covers 20 stations. Here they are in order:
- Tollgate
- New Washermenpet
- Tondiarpet
- Sir Theagaraya College
- Washermenpet
- Mannadi
- Highcourt
- Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
- Egmore
- Nehru Park
- Kilpauk Medical College
- Pachaiyappa's College
- Shenoy Nagar
- Anna Nagar East
- Anna Nagar Tower
- Thirumangalam
- Koyambedu
- Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT
- Arumbakkam
- Vadapalani
Yes, this route has 1 interchange. You need to change from Blue Line to Green Line at Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central.
The metro fare from Tollgate to Vadapalani on Chennai Metro is ₹50 for a single-journey token and ₹40 with a Metro Smart Card.
On Chennai Metro, the first train from Tollgate towards Vadapalani is at 4:58 AM and the last train is at 11:09 PM. Services run daily between 4:58 AM and 11:09 PM.
Trains on Chennai Metro run every 10–15 minutes between Tollgate and Vadapalani. Services are available from 4:58 AM to 11:09 PM.
At Tollgate, 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.