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🚆 Chennai Metro: Toll Gate to Vadapalani

The Blue Line of the Chennai Metro connects Toll Gate to Vadapalani without any interchange. This direct route covers 21 km in approximately 42 minutes across 20 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Chennai Metro runs along the Blue Line with no line changes required. Toll Gate station has been operational since 2021. Vadapalani station opened in 2015.

🗺️ Chennai Metro Map, Route and Ticket Price Guide

Use this Chennai Metro route map to plan the journey from Toll Gate to Vadapalani. It includes the interchange, station-by-station route, travel time, distance and Chennai Metro ticket price in one place. If you are comparing a metro map, metro route map or metro fare before travelling, the route summary below provides the live journey data available for this corridor.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
⏳ Journey Time: ~42 minutes

💰 Fare Information

💵 Standard: INR 50
🎟️ Discounted: INR 40
💳 Smart Card: 10% off
* Discounts for seniors, students, etc.

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Toll Gate

Blue Line
→ Next: new_washermanpet (2 min)
2

New Washermanpet

Blue Line
→ Next: tondiarpet (2 min)
3

Tondiarpet

Blue Line
→ Next: sir_theagaraya_college (1 min)
4

Sir Theagaraya College

Blue Line
→ Next: washermanpet (2 min)
5

Washermanpet

Blue Line
→ Next: mannadi (2 min)
6

Mannadi

Blue Line
→ Next: high_court (1 min)
7

High Court

Blue Line
→ Next: mgr_central_chennai_central (4 min)
8

MGR Central (Chennai Central)

Blue Line
→ Next: egmore (0 min)
9

Egmore

Green Line
→ Next: nehru_park (2 min)
10

Nehru Park

Green Line
→ Next: kilpauk_medical_college (1 min)
11

Kilpauk Medical College

Green Line
→ Next: pachaiyappa_college (2 min)
12

Pachaiyappa College

Green Line
→ Next: shenoy_nagar (1 min)
13

Shenoy Nagar

Green Line
→ Next: anna_nagar_east (1 min)
14

Anna Nagar East

Green Line
→ Next: anna_nagar_tower (2 min)
15

Anna Nagar Tower

Green Line
→ Next: thirumangalam (1 min)
16

Thirumangalam

Green Line
→ Next: koyambedu (2 min)
17

Koyambedu

Green Line
→ Next: cmbt (1 min)
18

CMBT

Green Line
→ Next: arumbakkam (2 min)
19

Arumbakkam

Green Line
→ Next: vadapalani (2 min)
20

Vadapalani

Green Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Toll Gate → New Washermanpet

📏 Distance: 1.01 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
2

New Washermanpet → Tondiarpet

📏 Distance: 1.32 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
3

Tondiarpet → Sir Theagaraya College

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
4

Sir Theagaraya College → Washermanpet

📏 Distance: 1.10 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
5

Washermanpet → Mannadi

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
6

Mannadi → High Court

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
7

High Court → Mgr Central Chennai Central

📏 Distance: 2.41 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
8

MGR Central (Chennai Central) → Egmore

📏 Distance: 0.43 km
⏱️ Time: N/A min
9

Egmore → Nehru Park

📏 Distance: 1.11 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
10

Nehru Park → Kilpauk Medical College

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
11

Kilpauk Medical College → Pachaiyappa College

📏 Distance: 1.43 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
12

Pachaiyappa College → Shenoy Nagar

📏 Distance: 0.61 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
13

Shenoy Nagar → Anna Nagar East

📏 Distance: 0.90 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
14

Anna Nagar East → Anna Nagar Tower

📏 Distance: 1.16 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
15

Anna Nagar Tower → Thirumangalam

📏 Distance: 0.79 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
16

Thirumangalam → Koyambedu

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
17

Koyambedu → Cmbt

📏 Distance: 0.89 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
18

CMBT → Arumbakkam

📏 Distance: 1.33 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
19

Arumbakkam → Vadapalani

📏 Distance: 1.26 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Toll Gate

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

New Washermanpet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Tondiarpet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Sir Theagaraya College

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Washermanpet

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Mannadi

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

High Court

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Egmore

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Nehru Park

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Kilpauk Medical College

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Shenoy Nagar

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Anna Nagar East

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Anna Nagar Tower

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Thirumangalam

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Koyambedu

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Arumbakkam

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Vadapalani

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets

💡 Travel Tips

  • Arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time
  • Check for any service advisories before traveling
  • Consider purchasing a smart card for faster boarding and discounts
  • During peak hours (8-10 AM and 5-7 PM), trains may be more crowded

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Route & Timing

Q: How many stops are there from Toll Gate to Vadapalani on the Chennai Metro?
A: There are 20 stations on this route, covering 21 km. No line change is required — it is a direct journey.

Q: What is the first and last Chennai Metro from Toll Gate?
A: The first metro from Toll Gate departs at 6:00 AM and the last train is at 11:00 PM. Timings may vary — check the official metro app.

Q: How long does it take from Toll Gate to Vadapalani by Chennai Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 42 minutes under normal conditions, covering 21 km across 20 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Chennai Metro fare from Toll Gate to Vadapalani?
A: The standard token fare is INR 50. With a smart card, you pay INR 40 (10% discount applied automatically).

Q: Is there a discount on Chennai Metro tickets?
A: Yes. Smart card holders get a flat 10% discount on all fares. The fare from Toll Gate to Vadapalani drops from INR 50 to INR 40.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at Toll Gate metro station?
A: Toll Gate is equipped with: Parking, Toilets. The station has been operational since 2021.

Q: What facilities are available at Vadapalani metro station?
A: Vadapalani offers: Parking, Toilets. It has been operational since 2015.

🏁 Conclusion

The Chennai Metro route from Toll Gate to Vadapalani is a 21 km, 42-minute journey with no line change. At INR 50 (or INR 40 with smart card), it is one of the most affordable and reliable ways to travel across Chennai.

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