The Chennai to Villupuram bus route covers approximately 169 kms and takes about 3 hrs 29 mins. A total of 394 direct buses operated by 134 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 00:45, and the last bus leaves at 23:55.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Adyar, Airport Bus Stand, Akkarai, Alandur, Ambattur, Aminjikarai, Amma Unavagam, Anna Nagar, Anna Salai, Anna University, while common drop locations in Villupuram are Thiruvottiyur, Villupuram Bypass.
RTC and private operators such as Sri Krishna Travels, VKV Travels, (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels (MAARA), RP Tours and Travels, Krish Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 250 - INR 4198.00 depending on the bus type and features.



