How to get from Chennai Fort to Pulicat by bus, metro and train?

From Chennai Fort to Pulicat by bus, metro and train

To get from Chennai Fort to Pulicat in Ponneri, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line 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 BLUE LINE metro and finally take the 595 bus from Thiruvotriyur Metro Station station to Pulicat Bus Stand station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is ₹128.00. The bus, metro and train schedule from Chennai Fort may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Pulicat on the Moovit app.

161min₹128.00
Train - EMUEMU
Metro - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Bus - 595595
Walk to Pulicat
Leaves from Chennai Fort Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chennai Fort
  • 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 metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro
    ID SCC
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE LINE
    Wimco Nagar Depot
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Thiruvottiyur
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thiruvotriyur Metro Station
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 595595
    Wait for bus
    595
    Pazhaverkadu (Pulicat)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pulicat Bus Stand
    90 min
  • 10
    Walk to Pulicat
    Walk to
    Pulicat
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chennai Fort to Pulicat by bus and train

To get from Chennai Fort to Pulicat in Ponneri, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EMU train from Chennai Fort Railway Station station to Chennai Park Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 242 bus and finally take the 558B bus from Redhills Bus Terminal station to Pulicat Bus Stand station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is ₹120.00. The bus, metro and train schedule from Chennai Fort may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Pulicat on the Moovit app.

150min₹120.00
Train - EMUEMU
Bus - 242242
Bus - 558B558B
Walk to Pulicat
Leaves from Chennai Fort Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chennai Fort
  • 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Metro Station
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 242242
    Wait for bus
    242
    Red Hills
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redhills Bus Terminal
    54 min
  • 7
    Bus - 558B558B
    Wait for bus
    558B
    Pazhaverkadu
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pulicat Bus Stand
    74 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pulicat
    Walk to
    Pulicat
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chennai Fort to Pulicat

The distance between Chennai Fort, Ponneri and Pulicat, Ponneri is approximately 56.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 161 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chennai Fort to Pulicat by bus, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ponneri – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Metro And Train schedule from Chennai Fort to Pulicat

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

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From Chennai Fort to Pulicat by bus and train

To get from Chennai Fort to Pulicat in Ponneri, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EMU train from Chennai Fort Railway Station station to Chennai Park Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 242 bus and finally take the 558B bus from Redhills Bus Terminal station to Pulicat Bus Stand station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is ₹120.00. The bus, metro and train schedule from Chennai Fort may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Pulicat on the Moovit app.

150min₹120.00
Train - EMUEMU
Bus - 242242
Bus - 558B558B
Walk to Pulicat
Leaves from Chennai Fort Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chennai Fort
  • 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Metro Station
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 242242
    Wait for bus
    242
    Red Hills
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Redhills Bus Terminal
    54 min
  • 7
    Bus - 558B558B
    Wait for bus
    558B
    Pazhaverkadu
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pulicat Bus Stand
    74 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pulicat
    Walk to
    Pulicat
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chennai Fort to Pulicat?

    The fastest way takes 161 minutes, using Train line EMU, Metro line BLUE LINE, Bus line 595.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chennai Fort to Pulicat?

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Train line EMU, Bus line 242, Bus line 558B.

  • Is there a direct train between Chennai Fort and Pulicat?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chennai Fort to Pulicat?

    The EMU train line goes from Tambaram (Slow) station near Chennai Fort in Fort Tondiarpet to Chennai Park Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Chennai Park Railway Station station near Pulicat in Ponneri.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chennai Fort to Pulicat by train, metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Chennai Fort in Fort Tondiarpet and Pulicat in Ponneri by train, metro and bus is about 2 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Chennai Fort to get to Pulicat?

    Get on the EMU train from the Tambaram (Slow) station near Chennai Fort in Fort Tondiarpet.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Chennai Fort and Pulicat?

    Get off the train at the Chennai Park Railway Station stop, which is closest to Pulicat in Ponneri.

  • How much is the total train, metro and bus fare from Chennai Fort to Pulicat?

    The ride from Chennai Fort to Pulicat costs ₹128.00.

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