How to get from Caterpillar to Chennai by bus?

From Caterpillar to Chennai by bus

To get from Caterpillar to Chennai in Egmore Nungabakkam, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 583A bus from Caterpillar station to Oil Mill Mtc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 597 bus and finally take the 11G bus from Iyyapanthangal station to Anjugam School station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is ₹38.00. The bus schedule from Caterpillar may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Chennai on the Moovit app.

127min₹38.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 583A583A
Bus - 597597
Bus - 11G11G
Walk to Chennai
Leaves from Caterpillar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Caterpillar
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 583A583A
    Wait for bus
    583A
    Thiruvallur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oil Mill Mtc
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oil Mill Mtc
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 597597
    Wait for bus
    597
    T. Nagar
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Iyyapanthangal
    77 min
  • 7
    Bus - 11G11G
    Wait for bus
    11G
    Broadway
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Anjugam School
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chennai
    Walk to
    Chennai
    470 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Caterpillar to Chennai by bus via 583A, 596 and 12M

To get from Caterpillar to Chennai in Egmore Nungabakkam, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 583A bus from Caterpillar station to Tiruvallur Goverment Hospital Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 596 bus and finally take the 12M bus from Poonamallee station to Andhra Bank station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is ₹37.00. The bus schedule from Caterpillar may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Chennai on the Moovit app.

125min₹37.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 583A583A
Bus - 596596
Bus - 12M12M
Walk to Chennai
Leaves from Caterpillar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Caterpillar
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 583A583A
    Wait for bus
    583A
    Thiruvallur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tiruvallur Goverment Hospital Bus Stop
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tiruvallur Goverment Hospital Bus Stop
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 596596
    Wait for bus
    596
    CMBT
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Poonamallee
    47 min
  • 7
    Bus - 12M12M
    Wait for bus
    12M
    Mandaveli
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Andhra Bank
    42 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chennai
    Walk to
    Chennai
    730 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Caterpillar to Chennai

The distance between Caterpillar, Egmore Nungabakkam and Chennai, Egmore Nungabakkam is approximately 46.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caterpillar to Chennai by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Egmore Nungabakkam – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Caterpillar to Chennai

To check the bus schedule from Caterpillar to Chennai using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Caterpillar) and destination (Chennai), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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Alternative route from Caterpillar to Chennai by bus via 583A, 596 and 12M

To get from Caterpillar to Chennai in Egmore Nungabakkam, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 583A bus from Caterpillar station to Tiruvallur Goverment Hospital Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 596 bus and finally take the 12M bus from Poonamallee station to Andhra Bank station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is ₹37.00. The bus schedule from Caterpillar may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Chennai on the Moovit app.

125min₹37.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 583A583A
Bus - 596596
Bus - 12M12M
Walk to Chennai
Leaves from Caterpillar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Caterpillar
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 583A583A
    Wait for bus
    583A
    Thiruvallur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tiruvallur Goverment Hospital Bus Stop
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tiruvallur Goverment Hospital Bus Stop
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 596596
    Wait for bus
    596
    CMBT
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Poonamallee
    47 min
  • 7
    Bus - 12M12M
    Wait for bus
    12M
    Mandaveli
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Andhra Bank
    42 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chennai
    Walk to
    Chennai
    730 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Caterpillar to Chennai?

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line 583A, Bus line 597, Bus line 11G.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Caterpillar to Chennai?

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 583A, Bus line 596, Bus line 12M.

  • Is there a direct bus between Caterpillar and Chennai?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Caterpillar to Chennai?

    The 583A bus line goes from Caterpillar station near Caterpillar in Tiruvallur to Thiruvallur station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Thiruvallur station near Chennai in Egmore Nungabakkam.

  • How long does it take to travel from Caterpillar to Chennai by bus?

    The total travel time between Caterpillar in Tiruvallur and Chennai in Egmore Nungabakkam by bus is about 2 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Caterpillar to get to Chennai?

    Get on the 583A bus from the Caterpillar stop near Caterpillar in Tiruvallur.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Caterpillar and Chennai?

    Get off the bus at the Thiruvallur stop, which is closest to Chennai in Egmore Nungabakkam.

  • How much is the bus fare from Caterpillar to Chennai?

    The ride from Caterpillar to Chennai costs ₹38.00.

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