The Chennai to Tirumangalam, Madurai bus route covers approximately 477 kms and takes about 8 hrs 35 mins. A total of 172 direct buses operated by 75 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 08:30, and the last bus leaves at 23:45.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Akkarai, Alandur, Ambattur, Aminjikarai, Amma Unavagam, Anna Nagar, Anna University, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar, Avadi, while common drop locations in Tirumangalam, Madurai are Thirumangalam.
RTC and private operators such as National Travels CHN, IntrCity SmartBus, YBM Travels(BLM), GMR Travels, Sri SMS Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 700 - INR 4999.00 depending on the bus type and features.



