Discover the Fascinating Chennai Rail Museum

Getting There

• Public Bus

  To get to the Chennai Rail Museum via public bus, first locate the nearest bus stop. If you are in central Chennai, head to the 'Central Railway Station' bus stop. From there, take the bus route number 1B, 1F, or 5C. Ensure you confirm the bus number with the conductor. Upon boarding, inform the conductor that you are going to the Chennai Rail Museum. Get off at the 'Villivakkam' stop. From there, walk towards New Avadi Road. The museum is located next to the ICF Furnishing Division, which is a short 10-minute walk from the bus stop.

• Metro Train

  If you prefer the Metro, head to the nearest metro station. The closest major metro station is 'Koyambedu'. Take the Blue Line towards 'Alandur' and transfer at 'Alandur' station to the Green Line towards 'St. Thomas Mount'. Get off at 'Kotturpuram' and take an auto-rickshaw or a bus to 'Villivakkam'. Mention the Chennai Rail Museum to the driver, and they will drop you off near the museum. The museum is situated on New Avadi Road, next to the ICF Furnishing Division.

• Auto-rickshaw

  For a more direct route, you can hire an auto-rickshaw from your current location. Simply tell the driver 'Chennai Rail Museum' or provide the address: 'Next to ICF Furnishing Division, New Avadi Rd, Lakshmipuram, Villivakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600038'. The drivers are generally familiar with this location, and it should take about 20-30 minutes depending on traffic.

• Walking

  If you are already in the vicinity of Villivakkam, you can walk to the Chennai Rail Museum. Start at the Villivakkam Railway Station and head towards New Avadi Road. The museum is approximately 1 kilometer away, and you should see signs for the ICF Furnishing Division as you approach. Follow the road until you reach the museum entrance.