The Dharwad to Chennai bus route covers approximately 728 kms and takes about 16 hrs 40 mins. A total of 5 direct buses operated by 4 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 10:05, and the last bus leaves at 22:30.
Major boarding points in Dharwad include Brindavan Station Road, Dharward Bypass, while common drop locations in Chennai are Alandur, Anna University, Ashok Pillar, Ekkattuthangal, Guindy, Koyambedu, Madhya Kailash, Maduravoyal, Perungudi, Poonamallee.
RTC and private operators such as VKV Travels, Manish Travels Private Limited offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 2400 - INR 6000.00 depending on the bus type and features.



