How to get from Chennai Fort Railway Station to Panchetti by bus?

From Chennai Fort Railway Station to Panchetti by bus

To get from Chennai Fort Railway Station to Panchetti in Ponneri, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 242 bus from M.G.R.Central Station station to Redhills Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 547 bus and finally take the 547 bus from Ambedkar Nagar station to Panjetti station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is ₹37.00. The bus schedule from Chennai Fort Railway Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Panchetti on the Moovit app.

119min₹37.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 242242
Bus - 547547
Bus - 547547
Walk to Panchetti
Leaves from M.G.R.Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    M.G.R.Central Station
    1.34 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 242242
    Wait for bus
    242
    Red Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redhills Bus Terminal
    56 min
  • 4
    Bus - 547547
    Wait for bus
    547
    Periyapalayam
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ambedkar Nagar
    30 min
  • 6
    Bus - 547547
    Wait for bus
    547
    V. Nagar
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Panjetti
    4 min
  • 8
    Walk to Panchetti
    Walk to
    Panchetti
    380 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chennai Fort Railway Station to Panchetti by bus and train

To get from Chennai Fort Railway Station to Panchetti in Ponneri, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the EMU train from Chennai Fort Railway Station station to Chennai Park Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EMU train and finally take the 557C bus from Gummidipundi Railway Station station to Panjetti station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is ₹333.00. The bus schedule from Chennai Fort Railway Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Panchetti on the Moovit app.

135min₹333.00
Train - EMUEMU
Train - EMUEMU
Bus - 557C557C
Walk to Panchetti
Leaves from Chennai Fort Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chennai Fort Railway Station
  • 2
    Train - EMUEMU
    Wait for train
    EMU
    Tambaram (Slow)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chennai Park Railway Station
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chennai Central
    480 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - EMUEMU
    Wait for train
    EMU
    Sullurupetta (Slow)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gummundipundi Railway Station
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gummidipundi Railway Station
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 557C557C
    Wait for bus
    557C
    Red Hills
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Panjetti
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Panchetti
    Walk to
    Panchetti
    380 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chennai Fort Railway Station to Panchetti

The distance between Chennai Fort Railway Station, Ponneri and Panchetti, Ponneri is approximately 42.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chennai Fort Railway Station to Panchetti by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ponneri – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Chennai Fort Railway Station to Panchetti

To check the bus schedule from Chennai Fort Railway Station to Panchetti using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Chennai Fort Railway Station) and destination (Panchetti), 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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From Chennai Fort Railway Station to Panchetti by bus and train

To get from Chennai Fort Railway Station to Panchetti in Ponneri, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the EMU train from Chennai Fort Railway Station station to Chennai Park Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EMU train and finally take the 557C bus from Gummidipundi Railway Station station to Panjetti station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is ₹333.00. The bus schedule from Chennai Fort Railway Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Panchetti on the Moovit app.

135min₹333.00
Train - EMUEMU
Train - EMUEMU
Bus - 557C557C
Walk to Panchetti
Leaves from Chennai Fort Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chennai Fort Railway Station
  • 2
    Train - EMUEMU
    Wait for train
    EMU
    Tambaram (Slow)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chennai Park Railway Station
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chennai Central
    480 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - EMUEMU
    Wait for train
    EMU
    Sullurupetta (Slow)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gummundipundi Railway Station
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gummidipundi Railway Station
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 557C557C
    Wait for bus
    557C
    Red Hills
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Panjetti
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Panchetti
    Walk to
    Panchetti
    380 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chennai Fort Railway Station to Panchetti?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 242, Bus line 547, Bus line 547.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chennai Fort Railway Station to Panchetti?

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Train line EMU, Train line EMU, Bus line 557C.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chennai Fort Railway Station and Panchetti?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chennai Fort Railway Station to Panchetti?

    The 242 bus line goes from M.G.R.Central Station station near Chennai Fort Railway Station in Fort Tondiarpet to Red Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Red Hills station near Panchetti in Ponneri.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chennai Fort Railway Station to Panchetti by bus?

    The total travel time between Chennai Fort Railway Station in Fort Tondiarpet and Panchetti in Ponneri by bus is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chennai Fort Railway Station to get to Panchetti?

    Get on the 242 bus from the M.G.R.Central Station stop near Chennai Fort Railway Station in Fort Tondiarpet.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chennai Fort Railway Station and Panchetti?

    Get off the bus at the Red Hills stop, which is closest to Panchetti in Ponneri.

  • How much is the bus fare from Chennai Fort Railway Station to Panchetti?

    The ride from Chennai Fort Railway Station to Panchetti costs ₹37.00.

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