The Chennai to Kalpakam bus route covers approximately 73 kms and takes about 2 hrs 3 mins. A total of 10 direct buses operated by 8 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 02:35, and the last bus leaves at 23:20.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Akkarai, Ambattur, Anna Nagar, Anna University, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar, Ekkattuthangal, Guindy, Injambakkam, Kadappakam, while common drop locations in Kalpakam are Kadappakam.
RTC and private operators such as Sri Kumaran Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 349 - INR 2999.00 depending on the bus type and features.



