There are 6 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Gingee Fort by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tindivanamtrain 06025 / ...
3h 41m₹857–2,776Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Tindivanambus
3h 45m₹753–1,526Drive 153.4 km
- Drive from Chennai Central Station to Gingee Fortcar 153.4 km
2h 19m₹1,732–2,501Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai Central Station to Gingee Forttaxi 153.4 km
2h 19m₹3,400–4,200Line 06721 train, train
- Take the train from Chennai Park to Tambaramtrain 06721 / ...
- Take the train from Tambaram to Tindivanamtrain 06025 / ...
3h 52m₹856–2,744Bus via FlixBus Tindivanam (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Tindivanambus FlixBus IN5130 / ...
4h 28m₹918–1,426
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Gingee Fort is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,600 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Gingee Fort is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai Central Station to Gingee Fort. However, there are services departing from Government General Hospital and arriving at Tindivanam via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai Central Station to Gingee Fort. However, there are services departing from Chennai Park and arriving at Tindivanam via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Chennai Central Station and Gingee Fort is 154 km. The road distance is 153.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Gingee Fort without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Chennai Central Station to Gingee Fort, including transfers.
Chennai Central Station to Gingee Fort bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus station.
Chennai Central Station to Gingee Fort train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Gingee Fort is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,600 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Gingee Fort, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tindivanam every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Tindivanam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹95–700 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Chennai Park to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from Tambaram to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹95–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–600
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,200
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai Central Station to Gingee Fort bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Tindivanam station.
Chennai Central Station to Gingee Fort train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tindivanam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Gingee Fort is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Gingee Fort.
There are five+ hotels available in Gingee Fort.