How can I get around in Chennai?

Getting around Chennai (Madras)
  1. Public transport. The suburban railway (daily 0500-2300) runs approximately every 10 to 15 minutes between Central Railway and the northern suburbs, from east to west, and from the eastern beach to the southern suburbs. ...
  2. Taxis. ...
  3. Driving. ...
  4. Car hire.




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Getting around Chennai The frequency of trains is generally good and it's best to opt for a first class ticket during peak hours. Trains run several times hourly from 4am to midnight and cost INR 5 to 10. Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) buses are another option for getting around Chennai.

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Buses are the main and the low-priced source of transportation in Chennai. The bus service is managed by the government-owned Metropolitan Transport Corporation, which covers the city as well as its outer reaches. This service is regarded as well-organized and feasible.

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Chennai has both flying trainsChennai Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) trains as well as local trains to connect the suburb and the city. The Chennai Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) is a state-owned subsidiary of Indian Railways.

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The construction of Chennai Metro began in 2009, and the first section of the metro system, the Blue Line, was inaugurated on June 29, 2015. The initial phase of the project was developed to connect key areas within the city. It is the 4th longest metro system in India covering a length of 54 kilometres.

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The Chennai Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is the 4th longest metro system in India.

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To be a pedestrian in Chennai is sometimes no different from being in an obstacle course. Where footpaths exist, pedestrians have to often hop, skip, and jump over obstructions or broken platforms.

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Chennai is an affordable city. Especially if you are living alone in the town without your family, you can easily manage with low monthly living expenses in Chennai.

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At the moment, the Chennai Metro operates from 4:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. One train runs every 7 minutes during peak hours and every 14 minutes during off-peak hours.

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