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How to get fromChennai Central Station to IIT Madrasby train, taxi, car, subway, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to IIT Madras by train, taxi, car, subway, or bus

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  1. Line 41001 train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chintadaripet to Taramanitrain train 41001 / ...
    1h 54m
    ₹110–900

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from M.G.R Central to Saidapet Metrobus bus 60A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Saidapet Metro to Gandhi Roadbus bus M51v
    2h 53m
    ₹16–53

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai Central Station to IIT Madrastaxi taxi 13.6 km
    17 min
    ₹400–490

  4. Drive 13.6 km

    1. Drive from Chennai Central Station to IIT Madrascar car 13.6 km
    17 min
    ₹153–221

  5. Subway, line 119 bus

    1. Take the subway from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro to Little Mountsubway subway Corridor 1
    2. Take the bus from Little Mount to Bharathi Nagarbus bus 119
    2h 1m
    ₹35–59

  6. Subway, line 119 bus via Gandhi Road

    1. Take the subway from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro to Little Mountsubway subway Corridor 1
    2. Take the bus from Little Mount to Gandhi Roadbus bus 119
    2h 8m
    ₹34–57

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  • Distance: 20.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and IIT Madras, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chintadaripet to Taramani every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹110–900 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from M.G.R Central to IIT Madras via Saidapet Metro and Gandhi Road in around 2h 53m.

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