How to get from Chennai Central to Ambattur by bus and train?

From Chennai Central to Ambattur by bus and train

To get from Chennai Central to Ambattur in Saidapet, take the EMU train from Chennai Central station to Basin Bridge Junction Railway Station station. Next, take the 48B bus from Basin Bridge station to Ambathur Telephone Exchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is ₹97.00. The bus and train schedule from Chennai Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Ambattur on the Moovit app.

53min₹97.00
Train - EMUEMU
Bus - 48B48B
Walk to Ambattur
Leaves from Chennai Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chennai Central
  • 2
    Train - EMUEMU
    Wait for train
    EMU
    Tiruvallur (Slow)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Basin Bridge Junction Railway Station
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Basin Bridge
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 48B48B
    Wait for bus
    48B
    Pudur
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ambathur Telephone Exchange
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ambattur
    Walk to
    Ambattur
    390 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chennai Central to Ambattur by bus and train via EMU and 70A

To get from Chennai Central to Ambattur in Saidapet, take the EMU train from Chennai Central station to Ambattur station. Next, take the 70A bus from Canara Bank station to Ambathur Telephone Exchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is ₹91.00. The bus and train schedule from Chennai Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Ambattur on the Moovit app.

48min₹91.00
Train - EMUEMU
Bus - 70A70A
Walk to Ambattur
Leaves from Chennai Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chennai Central
  • 2
    Train - EMUEMU
    Wait for train
    EMU
    Tiruvallur (Slow)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ambattur
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canara Bank
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 70A70A
    Wait for bus
    70A
    M.G.R.Koyambedu
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ambathur Telephone Exchange
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ambattur
    Walk to
    Ambattur
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chennai Central to Ambattur

The distance between Chennai Central, Saidapet and Ambattur, Saidapet is approximately 15.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chennai Central to Ambattur by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Saidapet – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Chennai Central to Ambattur

To check the bus and train schedule from Chennai Central to Ambattur using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Chennai Central) and destination (Ambattur), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Chennai Central to Ambattur by bus and train via EMU and 70A

To get from Chennai Central to Ambattur in Saidapet, take the EMU train from Chennai Central station to Ambattur station. Next, take the 70A bus from Canara Bank station to Ambathur Telephone Exchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is ₹91.00. The bus and train schedule from Chennai Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Ambattur on the Moovit app.

48min₹91.00
Train - EMUEMU
Bus - 70A70A
Walk to Ambattur
Leaves from Chennai Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chennai Central
  • 2
    Train - EMUEMU
    Wait for train
    EMU
    Tiruvallur (Slow)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ambattur
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canara Bank
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 70A70A
    Wait for bus
    70A
    M.G.R.Koyambedu
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ambathur Telephone Exchange
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ambattur
    Walk to
    Ambattur
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chennai Central to Ambattur?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Train line EMU, Bus line 48B.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chennai Central to Ambattur?

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Train line EMU, Bus line 70A.

  • Is there a direct train between Chennai Central and Ambattur?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chennai Central to Ambattur?

    The EMU train line goes from Tiruvallur (Slow) station near Chennai Central in Fort Tondiarpet to Basin Bridge Junction Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Basin Bridge Junction Railway Station station near Ambattur in Saidapet.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chennai Central to Ambattur by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Chennai Central in Fort Tondiarpet and Ambattur in Saidapet by train and bus is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Chennai Central to get to Ambattur?

    Get on the EMU train from the Tiruvallur (Slow) station near Chennai Central in Fort Tondiarpet.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Chennai Central and Ambattur?

    Get off the train at the Basin Bridge Junction Railway Station stop, which is closest to Ambattur in Saidapet.

  • When is the first bus from Chennai Central to Ambattur?

    The first bus from Chennai Central in Fort Tondiarpet to Ambattur in Saidapet is Broadway - Avadi. It leaves the Central Metro Station stop at 1:45 PM.

  • When is the first train from Chennai Central to Ambattur?

    The first train from Chennai Central in Fort Tondiarpet to Ambattur in Saidapet is Chennai Central - Avadi (Slow). It leaves the Chennai Central station at 5:45 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Chennai Central to Ambattur?

    The ride from Chennai Central to Ambattur costs ₹97.00.

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