The Chennai to Chinnasalem bus route covers approximately 259 kms and takes about 5 hrs 22 mins. A total of 101 direct buses operated by 36 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 05:30, and the last bus leaves at 23:45.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Adyar, Alandur, Ambattur, Aminjikarai, Anna Nagar, Anna University, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar, Avadi, Central Railway Station, while common drop locations in Chinnasalem are Bypass, Bypass Chinna Salem Pirivu, Chinna Salem Bypass, Chinna salem, Chinna salem Bypass, Chinnasalam Bypass, Chinnasalem, Chinnasalem Byepass, Kaniyaamoor, Nathakkarai Toll Plaza.
RTC and private operators such as Krish Travels, SMS Tours and Travels, Jayalakshmi Bus, Rhythm Xpress, VKV Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 434 - INR 3999.00 depending on the bus type and features.






