Chennai Transport Guide
Navigate Chennai with metro rail, suburban trains, MTC buses, and airport connections.
Chennai Metro Rail
Blue Line
Wimco Nagar ↔ Chennai Airport
Green Line
Chennai Central ↔ St. Thomas Mount
Suburban Trains & MRTS
Chennai Beach – Tambaram Line
The busiest suburban line connecting Beach Station to Tambaram through Park, Egmore, Mambalam, Guindy, and more.
Chennai Beach – Velachery (MRTS)
The elevated Mass Rapid Transit System connecting Beach Station to Velachery, running parallel to the coast through Triplicane and Mylapore.
Chennai Beach – Gummidipoondi Line
Northern suburban line running from Beach Station through Ennore and Tiruvottiyur towards Gummidipoondi.
MTC Buses
The Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) operates 700+ routes across Chennai. Helpline: 044-2534 1835
Key Bus Terminals
Koyambedu (CMBT)
Main inter-city and inter-state bus terminus
Broadway
Central city bus terminus near George Town
Tambaram
Southern terminus connecting to suburbs
T. Nagar
Major bus junction in central south Chennai
Popular Routes
| Route | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 5C | Broadway | Thiruvanmiyur |
| 17E | Broadway | Besant Nagar |
| 27C | Broadway | Velachery |
| 11C | Broadway | Anna Nagar |
| 29C | Koyambedu | Adyar |
| M70 | Koyambedu | Tambaram |
Airport
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
The third busiest airport in India, serving domestic and international flights. Located in Tirusulam, approximately 16 km from the city centre.
GST Road, Tirusulam, Chennai 600027
044-2256 0551How to Reach
- Chennai Metro Blue Line: Airport station directly connected
- Suburban train: Tirusulam station is adjacent to the airport
- Pre-paid taxi counters available at both terminals
- MTC airport bus services to key city areas
- App-based cabs (Ola, Uber) available from pickup zones