The Chennai to Thoothukudi bus route covers approximately 604 kms and takes about 10 hrs 17 mins. A total of 71 direct buses operated by 44 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 17:30, and the last bus leaves at 22:45.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Adyar, Akkarai, Ambattur, Anna Nagar, Anna University, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar, Avadi, Bharath Nagar, Chengalpattu, while common drop locations in Thoothukudi are Ayya, Ettaiyapuram Road, New Bus Stand, Old Bus Stand, Others, Siva Shanmugam.
RTC and private operators such as Sri SMS Travels, SBM TRAANSPORT, Vignesh TAT, MNT Mutharamman Travels, Sasi Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 400 - INR 3999.00 depending on the bus type and features.








