The Chennai to Gudalur (Cumbum) bus route covers approximately 555 kms and takes about 10 hrs 38 mins. A total of 10 direct buses operated by 8 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 14:10, and the last bus leaves at 22:10.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Adyar, Ambattur, Anna Nagar, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar, Avadi, Chengalpattu, Chrompet, Ekkattuthangal, Guduvancheri, while common drop locations in Gudalur (Cumbum) are Gudalur (Cumbum), Gudalur Cumbum, Gudalur(Cumbam), Gudalur(Cumbum), Gudalur(cumbam).
RTC and private operators such as Cumbum Travels, Krs travels, SBM TRAANSPORT, ACLS Navigator offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 500 - INR 1800.00 depending on the bus type and features.



