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How to get to Chennai Central Station in Fort Tondiarpet by bus, metro or train?

Directions to Chennai Central Station station (Fort Tondiarpet) with public transit

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Chennai Central Station

    BusBus: 2422654A1AC-E18.TrainTrain: EMUMRTSMEMU.MetroMetro: BLUE LINEINTER-CORRIDORGREEN LINE.

How to get to Chennai Central Station station by bus?

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Bus stops near Chennai Central Station in Fort Tondiarpet

  • M.G.R.Central Station, 4 min walk,
  • M.G.R.Central, 7 min walk,
  • Government General Hospital, 7 min walk,
  • Central Metro Station, 8 min walk,
  • Rpf, 12 min walk,

Train stations near Chennai Central Station in Fort Tondiarpet

  • Chennai Park Railway Station, 7 min walk,
  • Chennai Park Town Railway Station, 8 min walk,
  • Chennai Central, 29 min walk,

Metro stations near Chennai Central Station in Fort Tondiarpet

  • Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro, 29 min walk,

Bus lines to Chennai Central Station station in Fort Tondiarpet

  • 1, Thiruvanmiyur Depot - Central R.S. (M.G.R.Central),
  • 2, Anna Square - Kaviarasu Kannadasan Nagar,
  • 21, Broadway - Mandaveli,
  • 54, Broadway - Poonamallee,
  • 101, Thiruvotriyur - Poonamallee,
  • 101, Broadway - Poonamallee,
  • 101, Poonamallee To Tollgate,
  • 121, M.G.R.Koyambedu (C.M.B.T.) - Minjur,
  • 221, CENTRAL R.S.(M.G.R.CENTRAL) - THIRUPORUR VIA KELAMBAKKAM,
  • A1, Thiruvanmiyur - Central R.S,
  • 2A, Anna Square - Kaviarasu Kannadasan Nagar,
  • 2A, Queen's Marry College (QMC) - Kaviarasu Kannadasan Nagar,
  • 18A HR, BROADWAY - TAMBARAM,
  • A1ET, Central R.S. (M.G.R.Central) - Okkiyam Thoraipakkam Sector Colony,
  • 18B, BROADWAY - KOTTURPURAM,
  • 42C, Broadway - Teachers Colony,
  • 88C, Broadway - Thandalam Village,
  • 88C, Broadway - Kundrathur,
  • 188C, Broadway - Kundrathur,
  • 221CT, BROADWAY - PERUMPAKKAM S.C.B.,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Chennai Central Station?

    The closest stations to Chennai Central Station are:

    • M.G.R.Central Station is 275 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • M.G.R.Central is 463 meters away, 7 min walk.
    • Chennai Park Railway Station is 499 meters away, 7 min walk.
    • Government General Hospital is 528 meters away, 7 min walk.
    • Central Metro Station is 544 meters away, 8 min walk.
    • Chennai Park Town Railway Station is 570 meters away, 8 min walk.
    • Rpf is 907 meters away, 12 min walk.
    • Chennai Central is 2252 meters away, 29 min walk.
    • Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro is 2255 meters away, 29 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Chennai Central Station?

    These bus lines stop near Chennai Central Station: 242, 26, 54, A1, AC-E18, MTC.

  • Which train lines stop near Chennai Central Station?

    These train lines stop near Chennai Central Station: EMU, MRTS.

  • Which metro lines stop near Chennai Central Station?

    These metro lines stop near Chennai Central Station: BLUE LINE, INTER-CORRIDOR.

  • What’s the nearest metro station to Chennai Central Station in Fort Tondiarpet?

    The nearest metro station to Chennai Central Station in Fort Tondiarpet is Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro. It’s a 29 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Chennai Central Station in Fort Tondiarpet?

    The nearest train station to Chennai Central Station in Fort Tondiarpet is Chennai Park Railway Station. It’s a 7 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Chennai Central Station in Fort Tondiarpet?

    The nearest bus stop to Chennai Central Station in Fort Tondiarpet is M.G.R.Central Station. It’s a 4 min walk away.

  • What time is the first metro to Chennai Central Station in Fort Tondiarpet?

    The GREEN LINE is the first metro that goes to Chennai Central Station in Fort Tondiarpet. It stops nearby at 5:00 AM.

  • What time is the last metro to Chennai Central Station in Fort Tondiarpet?

    The BLUE LINE is the last metro that goes to Chennai Central Station in Fort Tondiarpet. It stops nearby at 12:17 AM.

  • What time is the first train to Chennai Central Station in Fort Tondiarpet?

    The EMU is the first train that goes to Chennai Central Station in Fort Tondiarpet. It stops nearby at 3:50 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Chennai Central Station in Fort Tondiarpet?

    The EMU is the last train that goes to Chennai Central Station in Fort Tondiarpet. It stops nearby at 4:02 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Chennai Central Station in Fort Tondiarpet?

    The 101 is the first bus that goes to Chennai Central Station in Fort Tondiarpet. It stops nearby at 3:16 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Chennai Central Station in Fort Tondiarpet?

    The 21 is the last bus that goes to Chennai Central Station in Fort Tondiarpet. It stops nearby at 3:20 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare to Chennai Central Station?

    The bus fare to Chennai Central Station costs about ₹6.00 - ₹61.00.

  • How much is the metro fare to Chennai Central Station?

    The metro fare to Chennai Central Station costs about ₹8.00 - ₹40.00.

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Chennai Central Station, Fort Tondiarpet
Chennai Central Station, Fort TondiarpetChennai Central (officially Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station, formerly Madras Central) (station code: MAS), is an NSG–1 category Indian railway station in Chennai railway division of Southern Railway zone. It is the main railway terminus in the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is the busiest railway station in South India and one of the most important hubs in the country. It is connected to Moore Market Complex railway station, Chennai Central metro station, Chennai Park railway station, and Chennai Park Town railway station. It is about 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from the Chennai Egmore railway station. The terminus connects the city to major cities of India, including Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi, and different parts of India. The century-old building of the railway station, designed by architect George Harding, is one of the most prominent landmarks in Chennai. The station is also a main hub for the Chennai Suburban Railway system. It lies adjacent to the current headquarters of the Southern Railway and the Ripon Building. During the British Raj, the station served as the gateway to South India, and the station is still used as a landmark for the city and the state. The station was renamed twice: first to reflect the name change of the city from Madras to Chennai in 1998, it was renamed from Madras Central to Chennai Central, and then to honour the AIADMK founder and the former chief minister of Tamil Nadu M. G. Ramachandran, it was renamed as Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station on 5 April 2019. About 550,000 passengers use the terminus every day, making it the busiest railway station in South India. Along with Chennai Egmore and Coimbatore Junction, the Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central is among the most profitable stations of the Southern Railway. As per a report published in 2007 by the Indian Railways, Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central and Secunderabad Junction were awarded 183 points out of a maximum of 300 for cleanliness, the highest in the country.
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