How to get from Melakottaiyur to Island Grounds by bus?

From Melakottaiyur to Island Grounds by bus

To get from Melakottaiyur to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet, take the 515A bus from Melakottaiyur station to Vandalur Zoo station. Next, take the AC-E18 bus from Vandalur Zoo station to Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is ₹71.00.

108min₹71.00
Bus - 515A515A
Bus - AC-E18AC-E18
Walk to Island Grounds
Leaves from Melakottaiyur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melakottaiyur
  • 2
    Bus - 515A515A
    Wait for bus
    515A
    Tambaram West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vandalur Zoo
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - AC-E18AC-E18
    Wait for bus
    AC-E18
    Broadway
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge
    76 min
  • 6
    Walk to Island Grounds
    Walk to
    Island Grounds
    Anna Salai
    730 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melakottaiyur to Island Grounds by bus via 555M and AC-E18

To get from Melakottaiyur to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet, take the 555M bus from Melakottaiyur station to Vandalur Zoo station. Next, take the AC-E18 bus from Vandalur Zoo station to Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is ₹61.00.

107min₹61.00
Bus - 555M555M
Bus - AC-E18AC-E18
Walk to Island Grounds
Leaves from Melakottaiyur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melakottaiyur
  • 2
    Bus - 555M555M
    Wait for bus
    555M
    Tambaram
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vandalur Zoo
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - AC-E18AC-E18
    Wait for bus
    AC-E18
    Broadway
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge
    76 min
  • 6
    Walk to Island Grounds
    Walk to
    Island Grounds
    Anna Salai
    730 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Melakottaiyur to Island Grounds

The distance between Melakottaiyur, Fort Tondiarpet and Island Grounds, Fort Tondiarpet is approximately 41.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melakottaiyur to Island Grounds by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fort Tondiarpet – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Melakottaiyur

Melakottaiyur is located at Melakottaiyur, Fort Tondiarpet and the nearest public transit station is Melakottaiyur.

Bus stations close to Melakottaiyur:

  • Melakottaiyur
  • Kandigai
  • Vit-Chennai Campus Bus Stop

Public transit stations close to Island Grounds, Fort Tondiarpet

Island Grounds is located at Anna Salai, Fort Tondiarpet and the nearest public transit station is Nurse Quarters.

Metro stations close to Island Grounds:

  • Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro
  • Government Estate

Train stations close to Island Grounds:

  • Chennai Park Town Railway Station
  • Chindadripet Mrts Station
  • Chennai Park Railway Station

Bus stations close to Island Grounds:

  • Nurse Quarters
  • Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge
  • Simson

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melakottaiyur to Island Grounds by bus via 555M and AC-E18

To get from Melakottaiyur to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet, take the 555M bus from Melakottaiyur station to Vandalur Zoo station. Next, take the AC-E18 bus from Vandalur Zoo station to Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is ₹61.00.

107min₹61.00
Bus - 555M555M
Bus - AC-E18AC-E18
Walk to Island Grounds
Leaves from Melakottaiyur

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melakottaiyur
  • 2
    Bus - 555M555M
    Wait for bus
    555M
    Tambaram
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vandalur Zoo
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - AC-E18AC-E18
    Wait for bus
    AC-E18
    Broadway
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge
    76 min
  • 6
    Walk to Island Grounds
    Walk to
    Island Grounds
    Anna Salai
    730 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melakottaiyur to Island Grounds?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 515A, Bus line AC-E18.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melakottaiyur to Island Grounds?

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 555M, Bus line AC-E18.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melakottaiyur and Island Grounds?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melakottaiyur to Island Grounds?

    The 515A bus line goes from Tambaram West station near Melakottaiyur in Chengalpattu to Vandalur Zoo station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Vandalur Zoo station near Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melakottaiyur to Island Grounds by bus?

    The total travel time between Melakottaiyur in Chengalpattu and Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet by bus is about 1 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melakottaiyur to get to Island Grounds?

    Get on the 515A bus from the Tambaram West stop near Melakottaiyur in Chengalpattu.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melakottaiyur and Island Grounds?

    Get off the bus at the Vandalur Zoo stop, which is closest to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet.

  • How much is the bus fare from Melakottaiyur to Island Grounds?

    The ride from Melakottaiyur to Island Grounds costs ₹71.00.

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