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🚆 Chennai Metro: Sir Theagaraya College to Vadapalani

The Blue Line of the Chennai Metro connects Sir Theagaraya College to Vadapalani without any interchange. This direct route covers 18 km in approximately 36 minutes across 17 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Chennai Metro runs along the Blue Line with no line changes required. Sir Theagaraya College 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 Sir Theagaraya College 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: ~36 minutes

💰 Fare Information

💵 Standard: INR 40
🎟️ Discounted: INR 32
💳 Smart Card: 10% off
* Discounts for seniors, students, etc.

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

Sir Theagaraya College

Blue Line
→ Next: washermanpet (2 min)
2

Washermanpet

Blue Line
→ Next: mannadi (2 min)
3

Mannadi

Blue Line
→ Next: high_court (1 min)
4

High Court

Blue Line
→ Next: mgr_central_chennai_central (4 min)
5

MGR Central (Chennai Central)

Blue Line
→ Next: egmore (0 min)
6

Egmore

Green Line
→ Next: nehru_park (2 min)
7

Nehru Park

Green Line
→ Next: kilpauk_medical_college (1 min)
8

Kilpauk Medical College

Green Line
→ Next: pachaiyappa_college (2 min)
9

Pachaiyappa College

Green Line
→ Next: shenoy_nagar (1 min)
10

Shenoy Nagar

Green Line
→ Next: anna_nagar_east (1 min)
11

Anna Nagar East

Green Line
→ Next: anna_nagar_tower (2 min)
12

Anna Nagar Tower

Green Line
→ Next: thirumangalam (1 min)
13

Thirumangalam

Green Line
→ Next: koyambedu (2 min)
14

Koyambedu

Green Line
→ Next: cmbt (1 min)
15

CMBT

Green Line
→ Next: arumbakkam (2 min)
16

Arumbakkam

Green Line
→ Next: vadapalani (2 min)
17

Vadapalani

Green Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

Sir Theagaraya College → Washermanpet

📏 Distance: 1.10 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
2

Washermanpet → Mannadi

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
3

Mannadi → High Court

📏 Distance: 0.87 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
4

High Court → Mgr Central Chennai Central

📏 Distance: 2.41 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
5

MGR Central (Chennai Central) → Egmore

📏 Distance: 0.43 km
⏱️ Time: N/A min
6

Egmore → Nehru Park

📏 Distance: 1.11 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
7

Nehru Park → Kilpauk Medical College

📏 Distance: 0.88 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
8

Kilpauk Medical College → Pachaiyappa College

📏 Distance: 1.43 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
9

Pachaiyappa College → Shenoy Nagar

📏 Distance: 0.61 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
10

Shenoy Nagar → Anna Nagar East

📏 Distance: 0.90 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
11

Anna Nagar East → Anna Nagar Tower

📏 Distance: 1.16 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
12

Anna Nagar Tower → Thirumangalam

📏 Distance: 0.79 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
13

Thirumangalam → Koyambedu

📏 Distance: 1.50 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
14

Koyambedu → Cmbt

📏 Distance: 0.89 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
15

CMBT → Arumbakkam

📏 Distance: 1.33 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
16

Arumbakkam → Vadapalani

📏 Distance: 1.26 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

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 Sir Theagaraya College to Vadapalani on the Chennai Metro?
A: There are 17 stations on this route, covering 18 km. No line change is required — it is a direct journey.

Q: What is the first and last Chennai Metro from Sir Theagaraya College?
A: The first metro from Sir Theagaraya College 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 Sir Theagaraya College to Vadapalani by Chennai Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 36 minutes under normal conditions, covering 18 km across 17 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Chennai Metro fare from Sir Theagaraya College to Vadapalani?
A: The standard token fare is INR 40. With a smart card, you pay INR 32 (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 Sir Theagaraya College to Vadapalani drops from INR 40 to INR 32.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at Sir Theagaraya College metro station?
A: Sir Theagaraya College 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 Sir Theagaraya College to Vadapalani is a 18 km, 36-minute journey with no line change. At INR 40 (or INR 32 with smart card), it is one of the most affordable and reliable ways to travel across Chennai.

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