What is the cheapest way to get from IIT Madras to Fort St. George?

The cheapest way to get from IIT Madras to Fort St. George is to line 119 bus and line 109 bus which costs ₹13 - ₹65 and takes 2h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from IIT Madras to Fort St. George?

The fastest way to get from IIT Madras to Fort St. George is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs ₹410 - ₹490.

Is there a direct bus between IIT Madras and Fort St. George?

No, there is no direct bus from IIT Madras to Fort St. George. However, there are services departing from Bharathi Nagar and arriving at Secretariat Office via SRP Tools. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

Is there a direct train between IIT Madras and Fort St. George?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Taramani and arriving at Chintadaripet. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from IIT Madras to Fort St. George?

The distance between IIT Madras and Fort St. George is 22 km. The road distance is 13.7 km.

How do I travel from IIT Madras to Fort St. George without a car?

The best way to get from IIT Madras to Fort St. George without a car is to line 41002 train which takes 2h 9m and costs ₹110 - ₹900.

How long does it take to get from IIT Madras to Fort St. George?

The line 41002 train from Taramani to Chintadaripet takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the IIT Madras to Fort St. George bus from?

IIT Madras to Fort St. George bus services, operated by MTC, depart from SRP Tools station.

Where do I catch the IIT Madras to Fort St. George train from?

IIT Madras to Fort St. George train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Taramani station.

Train or bus from IIT Madras to Fort St. George?

The best way to get from IIT Madras to Fort St. George is to line 41002 train which takes 2h 9m and costs ₹110 - ₹900. Alternatively, you can line 102 bus, which costs ₹16 - ₹95 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the IIT Madras to Fort St. George bus arrive?

IIT Madras to Fort St. George bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Secretariat Office station.

Where does the IIT Madras to Fort St. George train arrive?

IIT Madras to Fort St. George train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chintadaripet station.

Can I drive from IIT Madras to Fort St. George?

Yes, the driving distance between IIT Madras to Fort St. George is 14 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from IIT Madras to Fort St. George.

Where can I stay near Fort St. George?

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IIT Madras to Fort St. George - 6 ways to travel via line 41002 train

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There are 6 ways to get from IIT Madras to Fort St. George by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Line 41002 train
best
1. Take the train from Taramani to Chintadaripettrain 41002 / ...
2h 9m
₹110–900
Line 119 bus, line 109 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bharathi Nagar to SRP Toolsbus 119
2. Take the bus from Thiruvanmiyur R.T.O to Island Groundsbus 109
2h 38m
₹14–62
Line 102 bus
1. Take the bus from SRP Tools to Secretariat Officebus 102
3h 52m
₹17–92
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from IIT Madras to Fort St. Georgetaxi 13.7 km
17 min
₹410–490
Drive 13.7 km
1. Drive from IIT Madras to Fort St. Georgecar 13.7 km
17 min
₹155–224
Line 119 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Bharathi Nagar to Little Mountbus 119
2. Take the subway from Little Mount to High Courtsubway Corridor-1
2h 18m
₹38–90

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Distance: 22 km
Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between IIT Madras, India and Fort St. George, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Taramani to Chintadaripet every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹110–900 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, MTC operates a bus from SRP Tools to Secretariat Office every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹12–70 and the journey takes 2h 12m.

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