The Chennai to Chithode bus route covers approximately 410 kms and takes about 7 hrs 53 mins. A total of 65 direct buses operated by 35 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 07:30, and the last bus leaves at 23:15.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Adyar, Alandur, Ambattur, Aminjikarai, Anna Nagar, Anna University, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar, Avadi, Central Railway Station, while common drop locations in Chithode are Chithode, Perundurai Bypass.
RTC and private operators such as Sri Auto Travels, Sri Krishna Travels, SK Balu Bus, Krish Travels, Jai Vishnu Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 490 - INR 3276.00 depending on the bus type and features.



