The Chennai to Ayyalur bus route covers approximately 402 kms and takes about 7 hrs 43 mins. A total of 51 direct buses operated by 23 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 09:00, and the last bus leaves at 23:00.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Adyar, Alandur, Ambattur, Anna Nagar, Anna University, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar, Chengalpattu, Chepauk, Chrompet, while common drop locations in Ayyalur are Ayyalur, Ayyalur (TollPlaza), Ayyalur Bye Pass, Ayyalur Bypass.
RTC and private operators such as VKV Travels, ACLS Navigator offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 609 - INR 3999.00 depending on the bus type and features.



