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How to Reach Arignar Anna Zoological Park

Located on the Grand Southern Trunk Road (GST Road / NH 45) in Vandalur, Chennai. Easily accessible by MTC buses, Suburban trains from Tambaram & Central, and direct highway connectivity from Kilambakkam Bus Terminus.

Kilambakkam (KCBT): 3.5 km

Vandalur Railway Station: 1.2 km

GST Road Bus Stop: 500 m

Chennai Airport (MAA): 15 km

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Live Route: Kilambakkam (KCBT) ➔ Vandalur Zoo Main Gate

Navigating along GST Road (NH 45) to Zoo Entrance...

Destination: AAZP Gate 1

KILAMBAKKAM TERMINUS (KCBT) ROUTE

Direct Highway Route via GST Road

Total Distance 3.5 km (2.1 mi)

Estimated Time 6 - 8 Minutes

Frequency Every 2-3 mins

The park is located at Vandalur in the south-western part of the Chennai Metropolitan Area, about 6 kilometers (3.7 mi) from Tambaram, 4 km from Mudichur, and about 15 kilometers (9.3 mi) from Chennai Airport.

The main entrance of the zoo lies on the eastern side of the Chennai–Trichy Highway (National Highway 45), also known as the Grand Southern Trunk (GST) Road, near its intersection with the Vandalur–Kelambakkam Road.

The Vandalur railway station of the Chennai suburban railway network is located on the north-western side, about 1 kilometer (0.62 mi) from the main entrance of the park.

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70V 118 500 500A 70A M119 E18 18A

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Complete Travel Options to Vandalur Zoo

Whether arriving by suburban train, city bus, flight, or your personal vehicle, here are the detailed connectivity guides.

By Suburban Train

Vandalur has its own suburban railway station on the Chennai Beach – Tambaram – Chengalpattu line.

Trains depart every 10 to 15 minutes from Chennai Beach, Egmore, and Tambaram.
Travel time from Tambaram Station to Vandalur is just 10 minutes.
From Vandalur Station, take the eastern exit. The zoo gate is a 10-minute shaded walk or 3-minute auto ride.

By MTC City Buses

Over 50+ direct bus routes connect Vandalur Zoo from major terminals across Chennai.

From Central / Broadway: Route 18A, E18, 118
From CMBT Koyambedu: Route 70V, 70A, 500
From T. Nagar: Route 18A, 500A, 21G
From Tambaram: Routes depart every minute directly to Vandalur Zoo stop.

From Chennai Airport

Chennai International Airport (MAA) at Meenambakkam is only 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) north of the zoo.

Direct Cab / Taxi: 25 minutes via GST Road (NH 45) straight south.
Suburban Train: Walk 200m to Tirusulam Railway Station and board any southbound train to Vandalur (6 stops).
Convenient for outstation tourists landing in Chennai.

Personal Vehicle & Parking

Smooth multi-lane expressway access via GST Road, Outer Ring Road (ORR), and Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road.

From OMR (IT Corridor): Take Vandalur–Kelambakkam Road straight to the Zoo junction.
From North / West Chennai: Use the Chennai Outer Ring Road (ORR) directly to the Vandalur Cloverleaf.
Parking Facility: Dedicated shaded parking capacity for 500+ Cars, 1,000+ Two-Wheelers, and Tour Buses with EV charging bays.