The Vilathikulam to Chennai bus route covers approximately 553 kms and takes about 10 hrs 25 mins. A total of 6 direct buses operated by 6 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 19:05, and the last bus leaves at 20:00.
Major boarding points in Vilathikulam include Others, while common drop locations in Chennai are Adyar, Alandur, Ambattur, Anna Nagar, Anna University, Ashok Pillar, Avadi, Chengalpattu, Chrompet, Ekkattuthangal.
RTC and private operators such as GKR TRAVELS, AKS Travels, Sri Amarnath Travels, SRI JAYAVILAS TRAVELS offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 600 - INR 1000.00 depending on the bus type and features.



