The Chennai to Thrissur bus route covers approximately 641 kms and takes about 10 hrs 57 mins. A total of 50 direct buses operated by 28 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 13:00, and the last bus leaves at 21:30.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Adyar, Alandur, Aminjikarai, Anna Nagar, Anna University, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar, Central Railway Station, Chengalpattu, Chrompet, while common drop locations in Thrissur are Amala Medical College, Thrissur, KSRTC Bus Stand, Kadavanthara, Manuthy Pass, Others, Paliyekkara Toll Gate, Pattikad, Thrissur, Sakthan Thamburan Bus Stand, Vadakancherry.
RTC and private operators such as Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada), Kingfisher Connect, Orange Tours And Travels, AALIYA EXPRESS LINES, Vetri Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 500 - INR 3697.00 depending on the bus type and features.







