Pallavaram Connectivity: Your Complete 2025 Guides
Pallavaram's name comes from the ancient Pallava kings. People have lived in this area since the Stone Age. You can find old Neolithic burial sites around town. Today, folks from many backgrounds live in harmony. Pallavaram is also a growing business centre. Big companies offer plenty of jobs. It is situated close to Chennai International Airport and has a busy railway station, making travel to and from the area convenient. The local market, Pallavaram Sandhai, offers a diverse range of fresh fruits, clothing, and other items. Approximately 157,000 people reside here, and most are literate. Good schools and hospitals help keep families safe and healthy.
Pallavaram is situated in southern Chennai, just east of the Chennai–Bangalore Highway.
Here, roads, suburban trains, and the upcoming metro all intersect.
Areas like Chromepet, Tambaram, and St. Thomas Mount are all within easy reach.
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Grand Southern Trunk (GST) Road: Runs east-west through Pallavaram, linking to the downtown area of Chennai.
- Pallavaram–Thuraipakkam Radial Road: Connects GST to the OMR IT corridor in approximately 30 minutes, off-peak.
- State buses (TNSTC) & Metropolitan Transport (MTC): Buses run every 10–15 minutes on main routes.
- Popular routes & headways:
- Pallavaram → Chennai Central: every 20 min
- Pallavaram → Tambaram: every 12 min
- Surge-free fares to key points:
- To Chennai Airport: ₹200–₹250
- To OMR: ₹300–₹350
- Ride-sharing options: Ola and Uber both operate regularly, with car-pooling plans after 10 pm.
| Route | Origin → Destination | Frequency | First Bus | Last Bus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21G | Tambaram → Broadway via Pallavaram | Every 10 minutes | 4:40 AM | 3:05 PM |
| 66 | Poonamallee → Tambaram via Pallavaram | Frequent (10–20 min) | 3:50 AM | 9:25 PM |
| 517K | Pallavaram → Kovalam | 5 buses daily | 5:40 AM | 6:30 PM |
| Route | Ordinary Fare | Deluxe Fare |
|---|---|---|
| 21G | ₹8–₹32 | – |
| 517K | ₹28 | ₹39 |
- Lines served: Chennai Beach–Tambaram suburban line.
- Frequency and amenities: Trains depart every 10 minutes off-peak; covered platforms, seating, and digital displays.
- Peak/off-peak timings:
- Morning peak (7 am–10 am): every 8 min
- Evening peak (5 pm–8 pm): every 10 min
- Commute times:
- To Chennai Central: 35 min
- To Egmore: 30 min
- Phase II Chennai Metro corridor Will run through Pallavaram by late 2025.
- Nearest station: New Pallavaram station (expected Q4 2025).
- Travel time: Downtown Chennai in just 20 minutes once operational.
- Distance to Chennai International Airport: ~4 km via GST Road.
- Road vs. rail:
- Taxi: 10–15 min
- Suburban train + shuttle: 20–25 min
- Plans: A Metro feeder line to the airport is expected by 2026.
- New flyovers & underpasses: GST Road flyover at Thiruneermalai (mid-2025).
- Proposed orbital corridors: East-west ring road by 2027.
- Impact: Reduced traffic congestion and a 5–10% bump in nearby property values.
| Mode | Destination | Avg. Time (mins) |
|---|---|---|
| Road | Central Chennai | 30–45 |
| Rail | Chennai Beach | 25–35 |
| Metro | T. Nagar (est.) | 20 |
| Airport | T2 Departure | 10–15 |
By car via Pallavaram–Thuraipakkam Radial Road in ~30 min off-peak.
Night buses run at 1–2 hour intervals on main routes.
Phase II is slated for late 2025.
Expect a 7–12% uplift within 1 km of stations.
Prestige Pallavaram Gardens is a new landmark project by Prestige Group, launching in June 2025. Located just 0.5 km from Pallavaram Railway Station and steps from bus routes such as 21G and 66, it offers 2- and 3-BHK homes amidst lush gardens, a clubhouse, pool, play area, and jogging tracks. With top transport links on your doorstep, this development blends modern living and solid investment potential.
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