The Chennai to Kadapa bus route covers approximately 257 kms and takes about 7 hrs 21 mins. A total of 28 direct buses operated by 9 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 04:30, and the last bus leaves at 22:45.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Anna Nagar, Anna University, Ashok Pillar, Ekkattuthangal, Guindy, Karappakkam, Kelambakkam, Kolathur, Koyambedu, MMDA, while common drop locations in Kadapa are KADAPA OLD BUS STAND, Old Bus Stand, RTC Bus Stand, Seven Road Circle.
RTC and private operators such as APSRTC, AR & BCVR Travels, AR & BCVR Travels, Maheswari Travels, CGR Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 433 - INR 1699.00 depending on the bus type and features.



