Nearest Railway Station to Medavakkam

The nearest railway station to Medavakkam is the Velachery MRTS Railway Station, which is 6.5 to 7.2 kilometers away on the Velachery-Tambaram Main Road. Medavakkam does not have its own train station inside the area. Still, people who live here can quickly go to Velachery Station, or to the Tambaram and Chromepet train stations (7 to 9.5 kilometers away). Because Medavakkam sits right between the OMR IT road and GST Road, it is a top place to buy a home in South Chennai, with large apartment projects like Prestige Falcon City Chennai.

Top 5 Nearest Railway Stations to Medavakkam

For home buyers, tenants, and daily travelers, picking the right station depends on where you want to go. This table shows the closest train stations to Medavakkam:

Detailed Breakdown of Key Railway Stations Near Medavakkam

1. Velachery Railway Station (The Closest Option)

Velachery is the closest train station for Medavakkam people going to central Chennai and the beach side. This station is at Vijaya Nagar in Velachery. It connects to the train line that goes through Taramani, Thiruvanmiyur, Mylapore, and Chennai Beach.

• Route: Go straight on the Velachery-Tambaram Main Road through Pallikaranai and Narayanapuram.
• Last-Mile Transport: Direct buses (like 51A, 51B, V51, and M51), share autos, and cabs run every few minutes on this road.

2. Tambaram Railway Station (Best for Long-Distance & Express Trains)

If you want to take a long train trip to South Tamil Nadu (like Madurai, Trichy, or Tirunelveli) or a fast local train to Chennai Egmore, Tambaram Station is the best choice.

• Route: You can reach it on the Velachery Main Road through Camp Road, Selaiyur, and East Tambaram.
• Why It Matters for Real Estate: Living near Tambaram Station saves Medavakkam people from going 25 km into the busy city to catch long-distance trains.

3. Chromepet & Tambaram Sanatorium Stations (Best for GST Road Access)

Both Chromepet and Tambaram Sanatorium stations are on the busy Chennai Beach to Tambaram local train line. People living in the west part of Medavakkam (near Nanmangalam or Kovilambakkam) go to Chromepet Station using the 200 Feet Radial Road.

4. Major Intercity Hubs: Chennai Egmore & MGR Central

For people going by train to other states in India:

• Chennai Egmore Railway Station: It is 19 to 21 km away. You can get on a local train at Tambaram or Chromepet and reach Egmore in 35 minutes.
• Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station: It is 24.5 km from Medavakkam. The easiest way to get there is to take a bus or cab to St. Thomas Mount or Alandur, and then get on a direct Metro train to Central.

Upcoming Game Changer: Chennai Metro Phase 2 in Medavakkam

Right now, local train stations are 7 to 9.5 kilometers away. Soon, travel in Medavakkam will get much easier with Chennai Metro Phase 2 (Corridor 5 – Red Line).

This new Metro line runs from Madhavaram to Sholinganallur and goes right through Medavakkam. It will have two stops in the area: Medavakkam Koot Road (Medavakkam-1) and Medavakkam Junction. Most of the pillar work on the Medavakkam–Elcot road is finished, and the stations will open between 2027 and 2028. When they open, people in Medavakkam can catch a train right near their homes to go to Sholinganallur (OMR), St. Thomas Mount, Alandur, and Koyambedu without sitting in road traffic.

Spotlight Project: Prestige Falcon City Chennai in Medavakkam

For home buyers looking for a home in an area with good travel links, Prestige Falcon City Chennai is the biggest luxury apartment project in Medavakkam. It sits right on the Medavakkam–Sholinganallur Main Road (near Gleneagles Global Health City). This new project by the Prestige Group makes it easy to reach trains, buses, and the new metro.

Key Project Specifications

• Total Land Area: 23 Acres with 80% open green space.
• Structure & Units: 22 tall towers (2B + G + 14 Floors) with 2,170 modern flats.
• Configurations & Sizes: Big 2, 3, and 4 BHK homes from 1,001 sq. ft. to 2,735 sq. ft.
• Lifestyle Amenities: A huge 70,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with over 60 sports, fun, and fitness spots.
• Indicative Pricing: Starts from ₹1.30 Crore.

Connectivity Advantage from Prestige Falcon City Chennai

1. Upcoming Medavakkam Metro Station (Red Line): Just a 5-minute drive away, so people living here can take a fast train to OMR IT parks and central Chennai.
2. Suburban Rail Access: Just 10 to 15 minutes from Velachery MRTS Station and 15 to 20 minutes from Tambaram Railway Station (about 8.2 to 10.9 km away).
3. Airport & Highway Links: Quick road links to the 200 Feet Radial Road help you reach the Chennai International Airport in 30 minutes (12.9 km). Sholinganallur IT parks are less than 10 minutes away.

Because this project will finish around the same time as the new Chennai Metro Phase 2, Prestige Falcon City Chennai is a great pick for IT workers and families. Home prices and rent values here will grow well over time.