The Chennai to Poonthottam bus route covers approximately 301 kms and takes about 7 hrs 5 mins. A total of 20 direct buses operated by 13 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 20:15, and the last bus leaves at 22:30.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Alandur, Aminjikarai, Anna Nagar, Anna University, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar, Central Railway Station, Chengalpattu, Chrompet, Egmore, while common drop locations in Poonthottam are Poonthotam Saraswathi Kovil.
RTC and private operators such as Sooriyan Travels, VPS TRANSPORT, Kalaimakal Travelss, RIDE INN KKR, KING TRAVELS offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 450 - INR 2500.00 depending on the bus type and features.



