The Chennai to Poompuhar(Nagapattinam) bus route covers approximately 282 kms and takes about 6 hrs 58 mins. A total of 5 direct buses operated by 2 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 05:45, and the last bus leaves at 22:30.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Anna University, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar, Ekkattuthangal, Guindy, Kadappakam, Kelambakkam, Kottivakkam, Kovalam Toll, Koyambedu, while common drop locations in Poompuhar(Nagapattinam) are Karuvi (bus stant), POOMBUKAR( KARUVI ), Poompuhar, Poompuhar Arch.
RTC and private operators such as Apple Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 499 - INR 999.00 depending on the bus type and features.



