The Chennai to Namakkal bus route covers approximately 391 kms and takes about 7 hrs 38 mins. A total of 50 direct buses operated by 24 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 06:15, and the last bus leaves at 23:00.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Adyar, Alandur, Ambattur, Aminjikarai, Anna Nagar, Anna University, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar, Avadi, Chengalpattu, while common drop locations in Namakkal are Alanganatham Pirivu, Amma Unavagam, Anna Nagar, Arc Parcel Service, Bus Stand, Ganganagar, Murugan Kovil, Muthakapatty, Others, Park Road.
RTC and private operators such as Vinayaga Selvam Travels (KVST), Royal Roadlinks, YRT TRAVELS , S R T, SKT TRAVELS offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 356 - INR 5000.00 depending on the bus type and features.









