The Keelakarai to Chennai bus route covers approximately 526 kms and takes about 11 hrs 11 mins. A total of 11 direct buses operated by 8 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 18:15, and the last bus leaves at 19:30.
Major boarding points in Keelakarai include Keelakarai, Keelakarai - Jumma Majith, while common drop locations in Chennai are Aminjikarai, Anna Nagar, Anna Salai, Anna University, Ashok Pillar, Central Railway Station, Chengalpattu, Chepauk, Chintadripet, Chrompet.
RTC and private operators such as (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels (MAARA), ALEGRIA HOLIDAYS, CTC Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 500 - INR 2050.00 depending on the bus type and features.



