Trip Overview
How to reach Thousand Lights from Vadapalani by metro? Board the metro from Vadapalani station and travel through 10 intermediate stations on Chennai Metro. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station before reaching Thousand Lights.
The approximate travel time between Vadapalani and Thousand Lights is 25 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is approximately 12 Km. The first metro from Vadapalani typically departs at 06:00 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:00 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹40. Smart card users may receive discounted fares depending on the time of travel.
Station Intelligence
Vadapalani Origin Station
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: green-chn
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Vadapalani
- Forum Vijaya Mall
- Vadapalani Temple
Thousand Lights Destination Station
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: blue-chn
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Thousand Lights Mosque
- Anna Salai
- Nungambakkam
Travel Cost vs Road
Estimated travel costs are calculated based on standardized distance metrics (12 km) and typical Indian city fares.
| Travel Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | ₹40 | — |
| Bike Taxi | ₹108 | ₹68 more |
| Auto | ₹168 | ₹128 more |
| Cab | ₹264 | ₹224 more |
Pre-calculated Pass Fares
Calculations represent daily, weekly, and monthly round-trips (up and down) for a single commuter.
| Period (Up & Down) | Token Fare | Smart Card |
|---|---|---|
| Daily (1 Day) | ₹80 | ₹72 |
| Weekly (5 Days) | ₹400 | ₹360 |
| Weekly (6 Days) | ₹480 | ₹432 |
| Monthly (20 Days) | ₹1600 | ₹1440 |
| Monthly (24 Days) | ₹1920 | ₹1728 |
Smart Commute Impact
These environmental and health figures are estimates comparing this specific metro route to driving a standard petrol vehicle in typical city traffic.
- Carbon Saved
- 2.64 kg CO₂
- Fuel Saved
- 0.96 Litres
- Time Saved vs Traffic
- ~17 mins
- Calories Burned
- ~175 kcal
Pro-Tips for this Route
- ▶ Interchange Navigation: You have 1 interchange. Follow the colored footprint stickers on the floor at the interchange stations for the quickest walking path between lines.
- ▶ Off-Peak Fare Hack: Smart Card users receive an *additional* 10% discount on journeys starting during off-peak hours (6 AM to 8 AM, 12 PM to 5 PM, and 9 PM onwards).
- ▶ Women's Safety & Coach: The first coach in the moving direction of the train is strictly reserved for women passengers. Male passengers are liable for a ₹250 fine if found in this coach.