Metro Route from Vadapalani Metro Station to LIC 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 Vadapalani and LIC with 2 route options, covering approximately 15.45 km. A token fare is ₹40, while smart card users pay ₹32. Trains run from 5:01 AM to 11:44 PM, about every 12–15 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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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
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
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Route Summary
2 routes are available from Vadapalani to LIC on Chennai Metro:
Via Arignar Anna Alandur₹40
1 Interchange35 Minutes₹32
via Green Line and Blue Line
Via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central₹40
1 Interchange39 Minutes₹32
via Green Line and Blue Line
Trains run daily from 5:01 AM to 11:44 PM, every 12–15 minutes.
How to Travel from Vadapalani Metro Station to LIC 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 Vadapalani
- Vadapalani is a elevated station on the Green Line.
- Token Fare: ₹40
- Smart Card Fare: ₹32
- 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.
- Interchange:
- Change trains at Arignar Anna Alandur: get off the Green Line and board the Blue Line.
- Journey Details:
- Travel Time: 35 minutes
- Intermediate Stops: 10
- Direction: St. Thomas Mount
- Stations in order:
Vadapalani, Ashok Nagar, Ekkattuthangal, Arignar Anna Alandur, Guindy, Little Mount, Saidapet, Nandanam, Teynampet, AG - DMS, Thousand Lights, LIC
- Arrive at LIC
- You arrive at LIC after about 35 minutes.
- Exit Gates: LIC has 7 gates:
Gate A1: Yes Bank, Royapettah Hospital, Devi Cineplex Gate A2: Yes Bank, Royapettah Hospital, Devi Cineplex Gate A3: Pass Port Office, Higginbothams, Darga Temple, Poompuhar Gate B1: SBI Main Branch, Towards Airport Bus Stop, LIC Southern Zonal Office, Express Avenue Mall Gate B2: SBI Main Branch, Towards Airport Bus Stop, LIC Southern Zonal Office, Express Avenue Mall Gate B3: TNEB, DBS Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Spencer Plaza Gate B4: TNEB, DBS Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Spencer Plaza
Return Journey
To return to Vadapalani, take the reverse route from LIC. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹40).
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Vadapalani to LIC Route – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Vadapalani to LIC metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Chennai Metro metro journey from Vadapalani to LIC takes approximately 35 Minutes, covering 15.45 km. The route covers 12 stations in total.
Travelling from Vadapalani to LIC on Chennai Metro involves 2 lines: Green Line and Blue Line. You need to change from Green Line to Blue Line at Arignar Anna Alandur.
No, Vadapalani to LIC requires 1 interchange. Board the Green Line from Vadapalani, then change to the Blue Line at Arignar Anna Alandur to reach LIC.
The metro distance between Vadapalani and LIC on Chennai Metro is 15.45 km, covered in approximately 35 Minutes.
The Vadapalani to LIC metro route on Chennai Metro covers 12 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 10 intermediate stops.
The Vadapalani to LIC metro route on Chennai Metro covers 12 stations. Here they are in order:
- Vadapalani
- Ashok Nagar
- Ekkattuthangal
- Arignar Anna Alandur
- Guindy
- Little Mount
- Saidapet
- Nandanam
- Teynampet
- AG - DMS
- Thousand Lights
- LIC
Yes, this route has 1 interchange. You need to change from Green Line to Blue Line at Arignar Anna Alandur.
The metro fare from Vadapalani to LIC 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 LIC 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 LIC. 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.