Metro Route from Vadapalani Metro Station to Meenambakkam Metro Station – Fare & Travel Time
8.61 km20 min
5:00 AM – 11:00 PMHelpline 18604251515
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Route Overview
Travel from Vadapalani to Meenambakkam on Chennai Metro with 1 interchange. The journey covers 6 stations over approximately 8.61 km. A token fare is ₹30, while smart card users pay ₹24. 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
Meenambakkam
4 Gates Available
Gate A1
Towards Suburban Railway Station
Gate A2
Towards Suburban Railway Station, A.M Jain College, Bus Stop Towards Airport
Gate B1
Towards Post Office, International Air Cargo
Gate B2
Towards Bus Stop Towards Nanganallur, Post Office
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Route Summary
Vadapalani to Meenambakkam is an interchange route on Chennai Metro, spanning Green Line and Blue Line. The journey takes about 20 minutes across 6 stations.
1 interchange on this route. Trains run daily from 5:01 AM to 11:44 PM, every 12–15 minutes.
Token fare: ₹30 · Smart Card fare: ₹24.
How to Travel from Vadapalani Metro Station to Meenambakkam Metro Station
- Reach Vadapalani
- Vadapalani is a elevated station on the Green Line.
- Token Fare: ₹30
- Smart Card Fare: ₹24
- 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: 20 minutes
- Intermediate Stops: 4
- Direction: St. Thomas Mount
- Stations in order:
Vadapalani, Ashok Nagar, Ekkattuthangal, Arignar Anna Alandur, OTA - Nanganallur Road, Meenambakkam
- Arrive at Meenambakkam
- You arrive at Meenambakkam after about 20 minutes.
- Exit Gates: Meenambakkam has 4 gates:
Gate A1: Suburban Railway Station Gate A2: Suburban Railway Station, A.M Jain College, Bus Stop Towards Airport Gate B1: Post Office, International Air Cargo Gate B2: Bus Stop Towards Nanganallur, Post Office
Return Journey
To return to Vadapalani, take the reverse route from Meenambakkam. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹30).
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Vadapalani to Meenambakkam Route – Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Vadapalani to Meenambakkam metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Chennai Metro metro journey from Vadapalani to Meenambakkam takes approximately 20 Minutes, covering 8.61 km. The route covers 6 stations in total.
Travelling from Vadapalani to Meenambakkam 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 Meenambakkam requires 1 interchange. Board the Green Line from Vadapalani, then change to the Blue Line at Arignar Anna Alandur to reach Meenambakkam.
The metro distance between Vadapalani and Meenambakkam on Chennai Metro is 8.61 km, covered in approximately 20 Minutes.
The Vadapalani to Meenambakkam metro route on Chennai Metro covers 6 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 4 intermediate stops.
The Vadapalani to Meenambakkam metro route on Chennai Metro covers 6 stations. Here they are in order:
- Vadapalani
- Ashok Nagar
- Ekkattuthangal
- Arignar Anna Alandur
- OTA - Nanganallur Road
- Meenambakkam
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 Meenambakkam on Chennai Metro is ₹30 for a single-journey token and ₹24 with a Metro Smart Card.
On Chennai Metro, the first train from Vadapalani towards Meenambakkam 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 Meenambakkam. 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.