How to Reach NIRT
ICMR-NIRT is located in Chetpet, centrally in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The institute is also known as ‘TB Hospital’.
From Chennai Airport
Distance: 20 km | Travel Time: ≈ 1 hour | Taxi Fare: ₹400
- Pre-paid Taxi: Available 24/7 inside the arrival terminal.
- Suburban Train: Board at Tirusulam Station (opposite airport) → alight at Chetpet (≈ 40 mins). Auto to NIRT ≈ ₹25.
From Chennai Central Railway Station
Distance: 7 km | Travel Time: ≈ 15 mins | Taxi Fare: ₹150
- Suburban Train: From Park Station → alight at Chetpet (≈ 5 mins). Auto to NIRT ≈ ₹25.
From Chennai Egmore Station
Distance: 4 km | Travel Time: ≈ 10 mins | Taxi Fare: ₹100
- MTC Bus: Route No. 27B (towards CMBT) → alight at TB Hospital.
From Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT)
Distance: 10 km | Bus Fare: ₹15
- MTC Bus: Route No. 27B (via Arumbakkam, Aminjikarai, Taylors Road) → alight at TB Hospital.
