Metro Route from Vadapalani Metro Station to Ekkattuthangal Metro Station – Fare & Travel Time
3.89 km7 min
5:00 AM – 11:00 PMHelpline 18604251515
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Route Overview
Travel from Vadapalani to Ekkattuthangal 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 5:01 AM to 11:44 PM, about every 12–15 minutes.
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Entry & Exit Gates at Both Stations
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Start 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
Destination Station
Ekkattuthangal
2 Gates Available
Gate A1
Towards BNR, SIDCO Industrial Estate
Gate B1
Towards Bus Stop Towards Koyambedu, Hilton Hotel, Olympia Tech Park
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Route Summary
Vadapalani to Ekkattuthangal 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 5:01 AM to 11:44 PM, every 12–15 minutes.
Token fare: ₹20 · Smart Card fare: ₹16.
How to Travel from Vadapalani Metro Station to Ekkattuthangal Metro Station
- Reach Vadapalani
- Vadapalani is a elevated station on the Green Line.
- Token Fare: ₹20
- Smart Card Fare: ₹16
- Proceed to Platform 1
- After security check, follow signs for "Green Line – St. Thomas Mount".
- 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: St. Thomas Mount
- Stations in order:
Vadapalani, Ashok Nagar, Ekkattuthangal
- Arrive at Ekkattuthangal
- You arrive at Ekkattuthangal after about 7 minutes.
- Exit Gates: Ekkattuthangal has 2 gates:
Gate A1: BNR, SIDCO Industrial Estate Gate B1: Bus Stop Towards Koyambedu, Hilton Hotel, Olympia Tech Park
Return Journey
To return to Vadapalani, board the Green Line from the opposite platform. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹20).
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Vadapalani to Ekkattuthangal Route – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Vadapalani to Ekkattuthangal metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Chennai Metro metro journey from Vadapalani to Ekkattuthangal takes approximately 7 Minutes, covering 3.89 km. The route covers 3 stations in total.
The Vadapalani to Ekkattuthangal route runs entirely on the Green Line of Chennai Metro. No line change is required.
Yes, Vadapalani to Ekkattuthangal is a direct metro route on the Green Line of Chennai Metro. No interchange or line change is needed.
The metro distance between Vadapalani and Ekkattuthangal on Chennai Metro is 3.89 km, covered in approximately 7 Minutes.
The Vadapalani to Ekkattuthangal metro route on Chennai Metro covers 3 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 1 intermediate stop.
The Vadapalani to Ekkattuthangal metro route on Chennai Metro covers 3 stations. Here they are in order:
- Vadapalani
- Ashok Nagar
- Ekkattuthangal
No, the entire Vadapalani to Ekkattuthangal journey on Chennai Metro runs on the Green Line with no interchange required.
The metro fare from Vadapalani to Ekkattuthangal on Chennai Metro is ₹20 for a single-journey token and ₹16 with a Metro Smart Card.
On Chennai Metro, the first train from Vadapalani towards Ekkattuthangal is at 5:01 AM and the last train is at 11:44 PM. Services run daily between 5:01 AM and 11:44 PM.
Trains on Chennai Metro run every 12–15 minutes between Vadapalani and Ekkattuthangal. Services are available from 5:01 AM to 11:44 PM.
At Vadapalani, board from Platform 1 towards St. Thomas Mount on Chennai Metro.
The Chennai Metro helpline number is 18604251515. Contact for route information, lost property, or passenger assistance.