Metro Route from Vadapalani Metro Station to Government Estate Metro Station – Fare & Travel Time
14.55 km37 min
5:00 AM – 11:00 PMHelpline 18604251515
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Route Overview
Chennai Metro connects Vadapalani and Government Estate with 2 route options, covering approximately 14.55 km. A token fare is ₹40, while smart card users pay ₹32. Trains run from 4:57 AM to 11:24 PM, about every 12–15 minutes.
Via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central: 1 Interchange · 37 Minutes · ₹40
Via Arignar Anna Alandur: 1 Interchange · 37 Minutes · ₹40
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Platform 2Towards Wimco Nagar Depot
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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
Government Estate
5 Gates Available
Gate A1
Towards Omandurar Multi Speciality Hospital And Busstop, Rajaji Hall And MLA Hostel, Nappier Bridge And Doordarshan, Island Ground & Army Headquarters Dakshin Bharath
Gate A2
Towards Omandurar Multi Speciality Hospital And Busstop, Rajaji Hall And MLA Hostel, Nappier Bridge And Doordarshan, Island Ground & Army Headquarters Dakshin Bharath
Gate A3
Towards Chindadaripet Railway Station And Simpson Busstop, Ritchi Street And Hindu Office, Por & Sons - MTC & SETC Head Quarters, May Day Park ,mount Road
Gate B1
Towards Walajah Road & Subway, Marina Beach,, MA Chidambaram Cricket Stadium, Tamil Nadu Tourism, Omandurar Medical College Hospital, Kasthuribai Govt Medical College Hospital, Kalaivanar Arangam, Madaras University, Ezhilagam
Gate B2
Towards Richie Street, Khadi Craft, Omandurar Medical College Hospital, Kasthuribai Govt Medical College Hospital, Kalaivanar Arangam, Madaras University, Ezhilagam
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Route Summary
2 routes are available from Vadapalani to Government Estate on Chennai Metro:
Via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central₹40
1 Interchange37 Minutes₹32
via Green Line and Blue Line
Via Arignar Anna Alandur₹40
1 Interchange37 Minutes₹32
via Green Line and Blue Line
Trains run daily from 4:57 AM to 11:24 PM, every 12–15 minutes.
How to Travel from Vadapalani Metro Station to Government Estate Metro Station – Via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Route
Steps below describe the Via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central route (1 interchange, 37 Minutes). For other options, see the Route Overview tabs above.
- Reach Vadapalani
- Vadapalani is a elevated station on the Green Line.
- Token Fare: ₹40
- Smart Card Fare: ₹32
- 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.
- Interchange:
- Change trains at Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central: get off the Green Line and board the Blue Line.
- Journey Details:
- Travel Time: 37 minutes
- Intermediate Stops: 12
- Direction: Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
- Stations in order:
Vadapalani, Arumbakkam, Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT, Koyambedu, Thirumangalam, Anna Nagar Tower, Anna Nagar East, Shenoy Nagar, Pachaiyappa's College, Kilpauk Medical College, Nehru Park, Egmore, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central, Government Estate
- Arrive at Government Estate
- You arrive at Government Estate after about 37 minutes.
- Exit Gates: Government Estate has 5 gates:
Gate A1: Omandurar Multi Speciality Hospital And Busstop, Rajaji Hall And MLA Hostel, Nappier Bridge And Doordarshan, Island Ground & Army Headquarters Dakshin Bharath Gate A2: Omandurar Multi Speciality Hospital And Busstop, Rajaji Hall And MLA Hostel, Nappier Bridge And Doordarshan, Island Ground & Army Headquarters Dakshin Bharath Gate A3: Chindadaripet Railway Station And Simpson Busstop, Ritchi Street And Hindu Office, Por & Sons - MTC & SETC Head Quarters, May Day Park ,mount Road Gate B1: Walajah Road & Subway, Marina Beach,, MA Chidambaram Cricket Stadium, Tamil Nadu Tourism, Omandurar Medical College Hospital, Kasthuribai Govt Medical College Hospital, Kalaivanar Arangam, Madaras University, Ezhilagam Gate B2: Richie Street, Khadi Craft, Omandurar Medical College Hospital, Kasthuribai Govt Medical College Hospital, Kalaivanar Arangam, Madaras University, Ezhilagam
Return Journey
To return to Vadapalani, take the reverse route from Government Estate. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹40).
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Vadapalani to Government Estate Route – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Vadapalani to Government Estate metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Chennai Metro metro journey from Vadapalani to Government Estate takes approximately 37 Minutes, covering 14.55 km. The route covers 14 stations in total.
Travelling from Vadapalani to Government Estate on Chennai Metro involves 2 lines: Green Line and Blue Line. You need to change from Green Line to Blue Line at Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central.
No, Vadapalani to Government Estate requires 1 interchange. Board the Green Line from Vadapalani, then change to the Blue Line at Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central to reach Government Estate.
The metro distance between Vadapalani and Government Estate on Chennai Metro is 14.55 km, covered in approximately 37 Minutes.
The Vadapalani to Government Estate metro route on Chennai Metro covers 14 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 12 intermediate stops.
The Vadapalani to Government Estate metro route on Chennai Metro covers 14 stations. Here they are in order:
- Vadapalani
- Arumbakkam
- Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalithaa CMBT
- Koyambedu
- Thirumangalam
- Anna Nagar Tower
- Anna Nagar East
- Shenoy Nagar
- Pachaiyappa's College
- Kilpauk Medical College
- Nehru Park
- Egmore
- Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central
- Government Estate
Yes, this route has 1 interchange. You need to change from Green Line to Blue Line at Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central.
The metro fare from Vadapalani to Government Estate on Chennai Metro is ₹40 for a single-journey token and ₹32 with a Metro Smart Card.
On Chennai Metro, the first train from Vadapalani towards Government Estate is at 4:57 AM and the last train is at 11:24 PM. Services run daily between 4:57 AM and 11:24 PM.
Trains on Chennai Metro run every 12–15 minutes between Vadapalani and Government Estate. Services are available from 4:57 AM to 11:24 PM.
At Vadapalani, 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.