There are 5 ways to get from Thousand Lights to Chengalpattu by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway, line 16115 train
best- Take the subway from Thousand Lights to Airportsubway Corridor 1
- Take the train from Trisulam to Chengalpattutrain 16115 / ...
1h 22m₹151–989Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anna Salai MET College to M.G.R.Koyambedubus 12X
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Chengalpattu Tollbus
2h 22m₹70–729Drive 55.8 km
- Drive from Thousand Lights to Chengalpattucar 55.8 km
55 min₹628–907Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thousand Lights to Chengalpattutaxi 55.8 km
55 min₹1,300–1,600Train
- Take the train from Guindy to Chengalpattutrain 06025 / ...
1h 23m₹145–980
Thousand Lights to Chengalpattu by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thousand Lights to Chengalpattu is to bus which costs ₹70 - ₹750 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Thousand Lights to Chengalpattu is to drive which takes 55 min and costs ₹600 - ₹950.
No, there is no direct bus from Thousand Lights to Chengalpattu. However, there are services departing from Anna Salai MET College and arriving at Chengalpattu Toll via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Thousand Lights to Chengalpattu. However, there are services departing from Thousand Lights and arriving at Chengalpattu via Trisulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Thousand Lights and Chengalpattu is 53 km. The road distance is 55.8 km.
The best way to get from Thousand Lights to Chengalpattu without a car is to subway and line 16115 train which takes 1h 22m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,000.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Thousand Lights to Chengalpattu, including transfers.
Thousand Lights to Chengalpattu bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Anna Salai MET College station.
Thousand Lights to Chengalpattu train services, operated by Chennai Metro Rail Limited, depart from Thousand Lights station.
The best way to get from Thousand Lights to Chengalpattu is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs ₹70 - ₹750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹140 - ₹1,000 and takes 1h 23m.
What companies run services between Thousand Lights, India and Chengalpattu, India?
You can take a subway from Thousand Lights to Chengalpattu Toll via Teynampet, Anna Salai MET College, M.G.R.Koyambedu, and Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Guindy to Chengalpattu every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹120–950 and the journey takes 55 min.
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- chennaimetrorail.org
Subway from Thousand Lights to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹30–40
- Website
- https://chennaimetrorail.org/
- Schedules at
- https://chennaimetrorail.org/time-table/
- Standard Fare
- ₹30–40
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Trisulam to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Guindy to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Anna Salai MET College to M.G.R.Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–55
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–15
- Express Service
- ₹15–22
- Deluxe Service
- ₹22–35
- A/C Service
- ₹30–55
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Chengalpattu Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹40–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–1,600
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
Thousand Lights to Chengalpattu bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at M.G.R.Koyambedu station.
Thousand Lights to Chengalpattu train services, operated by Chennai Metro Rail Limited, arrive at Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Lights to Chengalpattu is 56 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Thousand Lights to Chengalpattu.
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