The Chennai to Dharwad bus route covers approximately 725 kms and takes about 15 hrs 24 mins. A total of 7 direct buses operated by 6 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 12:00, and the last bus leaves at 17:00.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Ashok Pillar, Ekkattuthangal, Guindy, Kanchipuram, Karappakkam, Koyambedu, Madhya Kailash, Maduravoyal, Navalur, Perungudi, while common drop locations in Dharwad are Court Circle Signal, Dharward Bypass.
RTC and private operators such as VKV Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 1772 - INR 5212.00 depending on the bus type and features.








