The Chennai to Ottanchathiram bus route covers approximately 455 kms and takes about 9 hrs 21 mins. A total of 50 direct buses operated by 26 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 09:00, and the last bus leaves at 22:30.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Alandur, Ambattur, Aminjikarai, Anna Nagar, Anna University, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar, Central Railway Station, Chemmenchery, Chengalpattu, while common drop locations in Ottanchathiram are Palani Road Bypass.
RTC and private operators such as APS Travels, Krs travels, Sri Krishna Travels, Suhara Travels (SRK), Chakra Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 450 - INR 3999.00 depending on the bus type and features.









