The Chennai to Kayalpattinam bus route covers approximately 629 kms and takes about 11 hrs 20 mins. A total of 37 direct buses operated by 23 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 00:55, and the last bus leaves at 23:05.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Adyar, Ambattur, Anna Nagar, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar, Avadi, Central Railway Station, Chengalpattu, Chrompet, Egmore, while common drop locations in Kayalpattinam are Kayal Pattinam, Kayalpattanam, Kayalpattinam, Kayalpattinam 2, MM Gift Corner.
RTC and private operators such as Sri Krishna Travels, Sri SMS Travels, Tranz king travels, SBM TRAANSPORT, Senthur velan Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 799 - INR 3000.00 depending on the bus type and features.



