The Chennai to Cherthala bus route covers approximately 729 kms and takes about 13 hrs 40 mins. A total of 10 direct buses operated by 8 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 13:00, and the last bus leaves at 21:00.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Alandur, Anna University, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar, Chengalpattu, Chrompet, Ekkattuthangal, Guduvancheri, Guindy, Injambakkam, while common drop locations in Cherthala are Central Bus Station.
RTC and private operators such as Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada) offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 1546 - INR 2995.00 depending on the bus type and features.







