Nearest metro station to Main Building, Chennai
Nehru Park is the nearest metro station to Main Building, about 1.1 km away, a walk of roughly 19 minutes.
Nehru Park on the Green Line is the nearest metro to Main Building, about 1111 m away and roughly a 19 minute walk. Egmore on the Green Line is about 1163 m away, about 20 minutes walk. LIC on the Blue Line is about 1201 m away, about 21 minutes on foot.
From Chennai Central, Nehru Park is about 5 minutes away with no change. Coming by rail, Chennai Egmore railway station is about 0.8 km away with 499 trains. Chennai Chetpat is about 1.6 km away with 372 trains. Chennai Government Museum and Egmore Childrens Museum are nearby landmarks.
Metro stations near Main Building
| Station | Distance | First / last metro |
|---|---|---|
| Nehru Park Green Line |
1.1 km 19 min walk |
05:07 to 23:34 |
| Egmore Green Line |
1.2 km 20 min walk |
05:04 to 23:37 |
| LIC Blue Line |
1.2 km 21 min walk |
05:21 to 23:30 |
| Thousand Lights Blue Line |
1.4 km 25 min walk |
05:19 to 23:32 |
Straight-line distance from the Main Building map point; the walk along roads is longer, so walking times are estimates.
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Tips for getting to Main Building
- Nehru Park on the Green Line is nearest at 1111 m, about 19 minutes walk.
- Egmore on the Green Line is also close at 1163 m, about 20 minutes.
- From Chennai Central, Nehru Park is 5 minutes away with no change.
- Chennai Egmore railway station is about 0.8 km away.
Metro to Nehru Park (for Main Building) from popular stations
| From | Time | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Central to Nehru Park | 5 min | Direct |
| Chennai International Airport to Nehru Park | 43 min | 1 |
| Arignar Anna Alandur to Nehru Park | 32 min | Direct |
| St. Thomas Mount to Nehru Park | 34 min | Direct |
| Wimco Nagar Depot to Nehru Park | 35 min | 1 |
| Egmore to Nehru Park | 3 min | Direct |
Nearest railway station to Main Building
| Railway station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Egmore (MS) | 0.8 km | 499 |
| Chennai Chetpat (MSC) | 1.6 km | 372 |
| Chintadaripet (MCPT) | 1.8 km | 92 |
Straight-line distance. Train counts are trains that stop at the station in our timetable.
Questions about getting to Main Building
How far is Main Building from Nehru Park metro station?
About 1111 m in a straight line, which is roughly a 19 minute walk.
Which metro line goes to Main Building?
The Green Line via Nehru Park is closest at 1111 m. Egmore on the Green Line is also nearby at 1163 m.
Which railway station is nearest to Main Building?
Chennai Egmore railway station is about 0.8 km away with 499 trains.
Which is the nearest metro station to Main Building?
Nehru Park on the Green Line (Chennai Metro) is the nearest metro station to Main Building, about 1.1 km away in a straight line, roughly a 19 minute walk.
Is there another metro station near Main Building?
Yes. Egmore is about 1.2 km away (Chennai Metro).
Which is the nearest railway station to Main Building?
Chennai Egmore (MS) is the nearest railway station, about 0.8 km away, with 499 trains stopping there.
Timings and fares: Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) (official site), checked 2026-10-03. Times at intermediate stations are estimates. Station locations: OpenStreetMap contributors. Not affiliated with any metro operator.
Place location: OpenStreetMap.