The Chennai to Sathankulam bus route covers approximately 653 kms and takes about 12 hrs 7 mins. A total of 21 direct buses operated by 17 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 16:30, and the last bus leaves at 22:00.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Ambattur, Anna Nagar, Anna University, Avadi, Chengalpattu, Chrompet, Guduvancheri, Guindy, Injambakkam, Kavangarai, while common drop locations in Sathankulam are New Bus Stand, SREE JOTHI TRAVELS, SREE JOTHI TRAVELS Sathankulam, Sathankulam.
RTC and private operators such as Sasi Travels, KNR Tranz, MNT Mutharamman Travels, National Travels CHN, Senthur velan Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 999 - INR 2800.00 depending on the bus type and features.








