Chennai Central (officially Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central) is where most long-distance trains into the city arrive. If you are catching an early train, arriving late at night, or visiting the Government General Hospital next door, staying within a few minutes of the station saves you time and taxi fares.
The best areas to stay near Chennai Central
- Periamet: a short auto ride from the station, close to the Government General Hospital and with plenty of places to eat.
- Park Town: right beside the station and the Ripon Building; busy by day.
- Egmore: around Chennai Egmore station, about 2.4 km from Periamet, useful if your train leaves from Egmore.
Real distances from Periamet
We checked these on Google Maps from Hotel Sunpark Inn on Cuddappa Rangiah Street, Periamet:
- Chennai Central Railway Station: 1.3 km, about 8 minutes by auto
- Central Metro Station: about 500 m, a 6-minute walk
- Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital: 1 km, about 5 minutes
- Chennai Egmore Railway Station: 2.4 km, about 7 minutes
- Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road: 4.3 km, about 13 minutes
- Chennai International Airport: 20.2 km, about 38 minutes outside peak hours
Tips for train travellers
- Early arrival? Message the hotel with your train number and arrival time. Early check-in depends on availability, but a heads-up gives you the best chance.
- Going to the airport? Central Metro is a short walk away and connects to the airport, which avoids peak-hour traffic on the roads.
- Food: Buhari and Doveton Cafe are about a 10-minute walk from Periamet.
- Carry ID: every adult needs a government photo ID at check-in.
What a budget room near Chennai Central costs
At Hotel Sunpark Inn, air-conditioned rooms start at ₹1,600 a night including GST, room only. Twin rooms are available for colleagues travelling together, and with 23 rooms the hotel can take groups. See affordable hotels near Chennai Central or hotels near Central Metro for more.
Stay at Hotel Sunpark Inn
AC rooms from ₹1,600 including GST · 1.3 km from Chennai Central