How to get from Chennai Central to Pallavaram by train?

From Chennai Central to Pallavaram by train

Take one direct train from Chennai Central to Pallavaram in Chengalpattu: take the EMU train from Chennai Park Railway Station station to Pallavaram Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is ₹160.00.

50min₹160.00
Walk to train station
Train - EMUEMU
Walk to Pallavaram
Leaves from Chennai Park Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chennai Park Railway Station
    420 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - EMUEMU
    Wait for train
    EMU
    Tambaram (Slow)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Pallavaram Railway Station
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to Pallavaram
    Walk to
    Pallavaram
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chennai Central to Pallavaram by bus

Take one direct bus from Chennai Central to Pallavaram in Chengalpattu: take the AC-E18 bus from M.G.R.Central Station station to Pallavaram station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is ₹41.00.

56min₹41.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - AC-E18AC-E18
Walk to Pallavaram
Leaves from M.G.R.Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    M.G.R.Central Station
    520 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - AC-E18AC-E18
    Wait for bus
    AC-E18
    Guduvanchery
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pallavaram
    ID PLVRM-2
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to Pallavaram
    Walk to
    Pallavaram
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chennai Central to Pallavaram

The distance between Chennai Central, Chengalpattu and Pallavaram, Chengalpattu is approximately 20.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chennai Central to Pallavaram by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chengalpattu – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chennai Central

Chennai Central is located at Chennai Central, Chengalpattu and the nearest public transit station is M.G.R.Central Station.

Metro stations close to Chennai Central:

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

Train stations close to Chennai Central:

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

Bus stations close to Chennai Central:

  • M.G.R.Central Station
  • Central Metro Station
  • Central Railway Station

Public transit stations close to Pallavaram, Chengalpattu

Pallavaram is located at Pallavaram, Chengalpattu and the nearest public transit station is Pallavaram.

Metro stations close to Pallavaram:

  • Airport

Train stations close to Pallavaram:

  • Chromepet Railway Station
  • Meenambakkam Railway Station
  • Pallavaram Railway Station

Bus stations close to Pallavaram:

  • Pallavaram
  • Pallavaram Cantonment Board School
  • Six Thotti

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From Chennai Central to Pallavaram by bus

Take one direct bus from Chennai Central to Pallavaram in Chengalpattu: take the AC-E18 bus from M.G.R.Central Station station to Pallavaram station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is ₹41.00.

56min₹41.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - AC-E18AC-E18
Walk to Pallavaram
Leaves from M.G.R.Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    M.G.R.Central Station
    520 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - AC-E18AC-E18
    Wait for bus
    AC-E18
    Guduvanchery
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pallavaram
    ID PLVRM-2
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to Pallavaram
    Walk to
    Pallavaram
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Train line EMU.

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

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line AC-E18.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Chennai Central in Fort Tondiarpet to Pallavaram in Chengalpattu in 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chennai Central to Pallavaram?

    The EMU train line goes from Chennai Park Railway Station station near Chennai Central in Fort Tondiarpet to Tambaram (Slow) station near Pallavaram in Chengalpattu.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chennai Central to Pallavaram by train?

    The total travel time between Chennai Central in Fort Tondiarpet and Pallavaram in Chengalpattu by train is about 50 min.

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

    Get on the EMU train from the Chennai Park Railway Station station near Chennai Central in Fort Tondiarpet.

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

    Get off the train at the Tambaram (Slow) station, which is closest to Pallavaram in Chengalpattu.

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

    The first bus from Chennai Central in Fort Tondiarpet to Pallavaram in Chengalpattu is Broadway - Guduvanchery. It leaves the M.G.R.Central Station stop at 1:43 PM.

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

    The first train from Chennai Central in Fort Tondiarpet to Pallavaram in Chengalpattu is Chennai Beach - Tambaram (Slow). It leaves the Chennai Park Railway Station station at 9:58 AM.

  • When is the last metro from Chennai Central to Pallavaram?

    The last metro from Chennai Central in Fort Tondiarpet to Pallavaram in Chengalpattu is the Wimco Nagar Depot ↔ Airport line. It leaves the Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro station at 5:08 AM.

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

    The ride from Chennai Central to Pallavaram costs ₹160.00.

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