For Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH), get off at the Central stop: the hospital is next to Chennai Central station, and at least five MTC routes in the route data call there, from Thiruvotriyur, Perambur, Kannagi Nagar, Nanganallur and Tambaram. For Kilpauk Medical College Hospital, the K.M.C. stop on route 29C is the most frequent link, and for the government maternity hospital at Egmore, routes M152N and 23A have a stop named Maternity Hospital.
This guide groups the routes by hospital and by where you are coming from. It does not cover Stanley Medical College Hospital, because we could not match it to a named stop in the route lists we checked; ask at your nearest depot for the current options there.
Which stop for which hospital
The route matrix shows nine routes and the hospital-area stops they use. Three clusters matter: Central for RGGGH, the Egmore and Maternity Hospital stops for the Egmore hospital, and the Kilpauk stretch, where route data uses the K.M.C. and Taylors Road stops.
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 | Hospital stop | Route length | Average gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiruvotriyur, Tondiarpet, Regal | 28 | Central (RGGGH), Egmore | 16.7 km | 8 min |
| Thiru.Vi.Ka.Nagar, Perambur station | 138C | Central (RGGGH) | 18.5 km | 41 min |
| Kannagi Nagar, Thoraipakkam, Adyar, Mylapore | 21C | Central (RGGGH) | 21.7 km | 21 to 47 min |
| Tambaram, Pallavaram, Guindy, Saidapet | A18 | Central (RGGGH) | 34.3 km | 1.8 hrs |
| Nanganallur, St Thomas Mount, Saidapet | M152N | Maternity Hospital, Egmore, Central | 21.4 km | 1.2 hrs |
| Palavakkam, Thiruvanmiyur, Mylapore | 23A | Maternity Hospital, Egmore | 21.5 km | 2.4 hrs |
| Perambur; or Besant Nagar, Adyar, Mylapore | 29C | K.M.C. (Kilpauk) | 22.2 km | 5 min |
| ICF; or Besant Nagar, T. Nagar | 47A | Taylors Road (KMC area) | about 21.8 km | 10 min |
| Thiruverkadu, Maduravoyal, Aminjikarai | 127B | Taylors Road, Egmore | 23.4 km | 1.3 hrs |
Source: MTC route data via Spirit of Chennai route pages (linked). Gaps are averages and may be dated.
RGGGH
RGGGH is the teaching hospital of Madras Medical College and runs a round-the-clock blood transfusion service, its official site says. From the north, 28 is the most frequent bus. From the south, 21C from Kannagi Nagar and Adyar and A18 from Tambaram both stop at Central. The Central metro station is on the same side, and CMRL lists it on both of its main lines (CMRL).
Government maternity hospital, Egmore
Two routes call at the Maternity Hospital stop. M152N comes from Nanganallur and Saidapet along Anna Salai, and 23A comes from Palavakkam and Mylapore. Both are infrequent, so the Egmore metro station, also on the CMRL list, can be the faster option from Anna Nagar or Koyambedu.
Kilpauk Medical College Hospital
Route 29C stops at K.M.C. on its run between Perambur and Besant Nagar and averages a bus every five minutes. Routes 47A and 127B stop at Taylors Road nearby. CMRL’s Kilpauk metro station is on the same corridor.
Route 29C averages a bus every five minutes and stops at K.M.C., making it the easiest bus link to Kilpauk Medical College Hospital (route data).
- Carry referral papers and an ID, and set out early if you have an outpatient visit.
- For RGGGH, any bus that stops at Central works; walk across rather than waiting for a closer stop.
- For a patient who cannot walk far, an auto from the nearest metro station may be easier than a crowded bus.
- This guide is about getting there. For medical advice, consult a doctor.
Quick answers
Which bus stop is nearest to RGGGH?
The Central stop next to Chennai Central station.
Which bus goes to Kilpauk Medical College Hospital?
Route 29C stops at K.M.C. and averages a bus every five minutes. Routes 47A and 127B use the nearby Taylors Road stop.
Which bus goes to the Egmore maternity hospital?
Routes M152N and 23A stop at Maternity Hospital in Egmore.
Is there a direct bus from Tambaram to RGGGH?
Route A18 runs from Tambaram via the airport and Guindy to Central, but buses are infrequent.
Information checked against official sources on 19 October 2026. Fees, dates and rules can change; confirm on the linked official pages before acting.
Sources
- Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Madras Medical College and RGGGH official site
- Chennai Metro Rail Limited, official website (station list)
- Route 28: Thiruvotriyur to Egmore North R.S., MTC route data via Spirit of Chennai route page
- Route 138C: Thiru.Vi.Ka.Nagar to Anna Square, MTC route data via Spirit of Chennai route page
- Route A18: High Court to Vandaloor Zoo, MTC route data via Spirit of Chennai route page
- Route 21C: Central R.S. to Kannagi Nagar, 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 23A: Palavakkam to Egmore, MTC route data via Spirit of Chennai route page
- Route 29C: Perambur 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 127B: Thiruverkadu to Anna Square, MTC route data via Spirit of Chennai route page
- Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd, official website
