For Anna University and IIT Madras, the stop to ask for is Eng. College, the name MTC route data uses for the Anna University stop on Sardar Patel Road. Five routes in this guide call there, led by 21G (Broadway to Tambaram) and 23C (Ayanavaram to Besant Nagar). IIT Madras sits on the same road, roughly midway between Raj Bhavan and the Adyar bus terminus, with the CLRI campus opposite, according to an IIT Madras directions page.
Guindy is also a rail and metro hub. The Guindy railway stop (Guindy R.S. in the data), the Concorde stop near Raj Bhavan and the CIPET stop near the industrial estate are all served by different routes, so the right bus depends on which campus you want.
The Guindy stops and who uses them
Eng. College serves Anna University and is the closest named stop to the IIT main gate. Concorde is near Raj Bhavan at the Sardar Patel Road junction. Guindy R.S. is by the suburban station and the race course. CIPET is the stop by the plastics institute of that name near the Guindy industrial estate, and Guindy TVK Estate is the terminus for route 45G.
The gaps quoted here are averages from MTC route data published on our route pages; they may be dated and real waits vary by time of day, so check live timings on the official MTC site or the Chennai One app before you set out.
Routes by starting area
| Starting from | Route | Guindy stops | Route length | Average gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway, Marina, Mandaveli; or Tambaram, airport | 21G | Eng. College, Concorde, Guindy R.S. | 33.6 km | 7 min |
| Ayanavaram, Egmore, Teynampet, Saidapet; or Adyar | 23C | Concorde, Eng. College | 22.8 km | 8 min |
| ICF, Kilpauk, T. Nagar; or Besant Nagar, Adyar | 47A | Concorde, Engineering College | about 21.8 km | 10 min |
| T. Nagar, Saidapet; or ECR, Adyar | 599 | Eng. College | 57 km | 59 min |
| Koyambedu (CMBT); or OMR, Sholinganallur | 568C | CIPET, Guindy R.S., Eng. College | 64.7 km | 6.7 hrs |
| Nanganallur; or Central, Egmore, Saidapet | M152N | Concorde, Guindy race course office | 21.4 km | 1.2 hrs |
| Nanganallur; or Koyambedu, Vadapalani, T. Nagar | M70N | Guindy R.S. | 23.4 km | 2.5 hrs |
| Madhavaram, Thirumangalam; or Tambaram | 170A | CIPET | 43.7 km | 55 min |
| Anna Square, Mandaveli, Adyar Gate | 45G | Guindy TVK Estate | 16 km | 1.8 hrs |
Source: MTC route data via Spirit of Chennai route pages (linked). Gaps are averages and may be dated.
For Anna University and IIT Madras
From the north and the Marina side, 21G runs through Mandaveli and Kotturpuram to Eng. College, then on to Concorde and Guindy station. From Egmore and Anna Salai, 23C reaches Concorde and Eng. College via Saidapet. From T. Nagar and Kilpauk, 47A does the same. The IIT directions page also names 23C and 47A among buses from Saidapet, though that page was written for a 2013 event, so treat it as a guide to the corridor rather than a timetable.
For Guindy station and the race course
21G, M70N and 568C stop at Guindy R.S. M152N has a stop at the race course office. CMRL lists a Guindy metro station on its network, which helps if you are coming from the airport or Anna Salai (CMRL).
For the industrial estate and CIPET
Routes 170A and 568C stop at CIPET. Route 45G ends at Guindy TVK Estate after coming from Anna Square through Mandaveli and Adyar Gate.
Route 21G runs 60 trips a day in each direction past Eng. College, Concorde and Guindy station, from 5:45 am to 9:25 pm (route data).
- Ask for Eng. College for Anna University; IIT’s main gate is further along the same road.
- Use Guindy R.S. or the metro if you are changing to a suburban train or to the airport.
- The IIT campus is large; allow time to walk or use internal transport once inside.
- Check live timings on the official MTC site or the Chennai One app.
Quick answers
Which bus stop is nearest to Anna University?
The Eng. College stop on Sardar Patel Road, served by routes 21G, 23C, 47A, 599 and 568C.
Which bus goes to IIT Madras from Saidapet?
Routes 23C and 47A run from Saidapet through Concorde to Eng. College and Adyar, along the road where IIT’s main gate stands.
How far is IIT Madras from Chennai Central?
About 12 km, according to an IIT Madras directions page.
Which bus goes from Tambaram to Guindy?
Route 21G runs from Tambaram through the airport to Guindy station, Concorde and Eng. College, averaging a bus every seven minutes.
Information checked against official sources on 19 October 2026. Fees, dates and rules can change; confirm on the linked official pages before acting.
Sources
- How to reach IIT Madras, Department of Physics, IIT Madras
- Chennai Metro Rail Limited, official website (station list)
- Route 21G: Broadway to Tambaram, MTC route data via Spirit of Chennai route page
- Route 23C: Ayanavaram to Besant Nagar, MTC route data via Spirit of Chennai route page
- Route 47A: ICF to Besant Nagar, MTC route data via Spirit of Chennai route page
- Route 599: Thiagaraya Nagar to Mamallapuram, MTC route data via Spirit of Chennai route page
- Route 568C: C.M.B.T. to Mamallapuram, MTC route data via Spirit of Chennai route page
- Route M152N: Nanganallur to Central R.S., MTC route data via Spirit of Chennai route page
- Route M70N: Nanganallur to Koyambedu Market, MTC route data via Spirit of Chennai route page
- Route 170A: Madhavaram B.S. to Vandaloor Zoo, MTC route data via Spirit of Chennai route page
- Route 45G: Guindy Tvk Estate to Anna Square, MTC route data via Spirit of Chennai route page
- Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd, official website
