Chennai Metro, suburban trains, buses and taxis all play a part in getting around Pallavaram and Chennai. Pallavaram station is about a 14-minute walk from Hotel Mars, and Chennai International Airport Metro station is about a 33-minute walk away or 14 minutes by car.
- Local rail: Pallavaram station is on the Beach–Tambaram train route.
- Metro: Blue and Green Line stations include connections to central Chennai and other parts of the city.
- Bus: CMRL’s S100 minibus route runs between Chennai International Airport Metro and Tambaram East via Pallavaram.
Start with Pallavaram and nearby stations
Trains running between Beach and Tambaram stop at Pallavaram station, making it a starting point for journeys along that route.
Chromepet station and Chennai International Airport station are other suburban rail connections in the area. Distinguish the airport’s suburban railway station from Chennai International Airport Metro station: they are separate stations. For the rail route between the airport and Pallavaram, the airport-to-Pallavaram rail guide covers that journey.
Using Chennai Metro for cross-city journeys
Chennai Metro connects airport-side stations with central Chennai and other city destinations through its Blue and Green lines. Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is a special-purpose vehicle created by the Government of Tamil Nadu to implement the metro project.
Blue Line stations include Chennai International Airport, Guindy, Arignar Anna Alandur and Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central. Green Line stations include St. Thomas Mount, Egmore, Koyambedu and the same central station. Arignar Anna Alandur is shared by Corridors 1 and 5, while St. Thomas Mount is on Corridor 5.
For a metro trip, choose your origin and destination in CMRL’s journey planner; it calculates a route and fare after you enter the date and time. The Chennai Metro map and airport connections guide can help you understand the wider set of links before you choose a route.
Buses, taxis, and app-based rides
Minibus route S100 runs from Chennai International Airport Metro through Pallavaram and Chromepet to Chitlapakkam and Tambaram East. Its route also includes Varatharaja Theatre Junction, Anna Street, Pamban Swamy Salai and Thirumurgan Salai.
For local bus journeys, the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) provides journey planning, bus tracking and live-route services. Taxi travel is another option for destinations around the city.
If you are arranging a pickup at the airport, the Chennai airport taxi guide focuses on that transfer.
Planning journeys to central Chennai
For central Chennai, compare metro and suburban rail routes against a road journey. Chennai city centre is about 68 minutes by car from Hotel Mars. The metro serves Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central on both the Blue and Green lines, while Pallavaram’s suburban trains run towards Beach.
For a metro itinerary, enter your start and end stations in CMRL’s journey planner and review the route and fare it returns. For rail, Pallavaram is on the Beach–Tambaram line.
Checking fares, service changes, and accessibility
Metro fares depend on the selected journey, so use CMRL’s journey planner for a route-specific calculation. The general service span is 05:00–23:00 on weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Weekday and Saturday Blue Line services range from 6- to 15-minute intervals, while Green Line services range from 12- to 30-minute intervals.
Service arrangements and route information can change. Before setting out, check the official site before you go: use CMRL for metro routes, fares and service information, and the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) for bus planning and tracking. CMRL states that its website complies with WCAG 2.2 Level A and AA accessibility standards.
A hotel on Pammal Main Road is a road option for reaching Chennai International Airport, about 19 minutes away by car. Check current pickup arrangements with your chosen taxi or ride service.
FAQs
Which station is closest to Hotel Mars?
Pallavaram station is about a 14-minute walk from the hotel. Chennai International Airport Metro station is about a 33-minute walk away.
Does the metro serve Chennai International Airport?
Yes. Chennai International Airport is a Blue Line station, and CMRL’s journey planner can calculate routes and fares for a selected trip.
Can you take a bus from the airport metro towards Pallavaram?
Yes. The S100 minibus runs from Chennai International Airport Metro via Pallavaram and Chrompet towards Chitlapakkam and Tambaram East.