How to get from Villivakkam to Island Grounds by bus and train?

From Villivakkam to Island Grounds by bus and train

To get from Villivakkam to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet, take the EMU train from Villivakkam station to Chennai Central station. Next, take the S18K bus from M.G.R.Central Station station to Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is ₹91.00.

41min₹91.00
Train - EMUEMU
Bus - S18KS18K
Walk to Island Grounds
Leaves from Villivakkam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Villivakkam
  • 2
    Train - EMUEMU
    Wait for train
    EMU
    Chennai Central (Slow)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chennai Central
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    M.G.R.Central Station
    540 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - S18KS18K
    Wait for bus
    S18K
    Saidapet West Bus Stand
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Island Grounds
    Walk to
    Island Grounds
    Anna Salai
    700 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Villivakkam to Island Grounds by bus and train via EMU and 2

To get from Villivakkam to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet, take the EMU train from Villivakkam station to Basin Bridge Junction Railway Station station. Next, take the 2 bus from Basin Bridge station to Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is ₹94.00.

52min₹94.00
Train - EMUEMU
Bus - 22
Walk to Island Grounds
Leaves from Villivakkam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Villivakkam
  • 2
    Train - EMUEMU
    Wait for train
    EMU
    Chennai Central (Slow)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Basin Bridge Junction Railway Station
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Basin Bridge
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Anna Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Island Grounds
    Walk to
    Island Grounds
    Anna Salai
    700 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Villivakkam to Island Grounds

The distance between Villivakkam, Fort Tondiarpet and Island Grounds, Fort Tondiarpet is approximately 12.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Villivakkam to Island Grounds by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fort Tondiarpet – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Villivakkam

Villivakkam is located at Villivakkam, Fort Tondiarpet and the nearest public transit station is South Red Hills Road Market.

Metro stations close to Villivakkam:

  • Anna Nagar Tower
  • Anna Nagar East
  • Thirumangalam

Train stations close to Villivakkam:

  • Perambur Railway Station
  • Korattur

Bus stations close to Villivakkam:

  • South Red Hills Road Market
  • Villivakkam
  • Kalpana Hotel

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 Simson.

Metro stations close to Island Grounds:

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

Train stations close to Island Grounds:

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

Bus stations close to Island Grounds:

  • Simson
  • Government General Hospital
  • Chinthathripet Park

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Alternative route from Villivakkam to Island Grounds by bus and train via EMU and 2

To get from Villivakkam to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet, take the EMU train from Villivakkam station to Basin Bridge Junction Railway Station station. Next, take the 2 bus from Basin Bridge station to Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is ₹94.00.

52min₹94.00
Train - EMUEMU
Bus - 22
Walk to Island Grounds
Leaves from Villivakkam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Villivakkam
  • 2
    Train - EMUEMU
    Wait for train
    EMU
    Chennai Central (Slow)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Basin Bridge Junction Railway Station
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Basin Bridge
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Anna Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pallavan Salai/Periyar Bridge
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Island Grounds
    Walk to
    Island Grounds
    Anna Salai
    700 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Train line EMU, Bus line S18K.

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

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Train line EMU, Bus line 2.

  • Is there a direct train between Villivakkam and Island Grounds?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from Villivakkam to Island Grounds?

    The EMU train line goes from Chennai Central (Slow) station near Villivakkam in Perambur Purasavakam to Chennai Central station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Chennai Central station near Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet.

  • How long does it take to travel from Villivakkam to Island Grounds by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Villivakkam in Perambur Purasavakam and Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet by train and bus is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Villivakkam to get to Island Grounds?

    Get on the EMU train from the Chennai Central (Slow) station near Villivakkam in Perambur Purasavakam.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Villivakkam and Island Grounds?

    Get off the train at the Chennai Central stop, which is closest to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet.

  • When is the first train from Villivakkam to Island Grounds?

    The first train from Villivakkam in Perambur Purasavakam to Island Grounds in Fort Tondiarpet is Chennai Central - Pattabiram Military (Slow). It leaves the Villivakkam station at 9:28 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Villivakkam to Island Grounds?

    The ride from Villivakkam to Island Grounds costs ₹91.00.

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