The Chennai to Nagapattinam bus route covers approximately 323 kms and takes about 7 hrs 25 mins. A total of 36 direct buses operated by 21 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 06:30, and the last bus leaves at 23:25.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Alandur, Aminjikarai, Anna Nagar, Anna University, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar, Chengalpattu, Chepauk, Chrompet, Egmore, while common drop locations in Nagapattinam are Nagapattinam B S.
RTC and private operators such as Olive Travels Lines, Rathimeena Travels A, SKT(SRI BALAJI TRAVELS), LION Travels, National Travels CHN offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 400 - INR 3999.00 depending on the bus type and features.



