The Melakaranthai (tuticorin) to Chennai bus route covers approximately 308 kms and takes about 8 hrs 54 mins. A total of 13 direct buses operated by 10 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 20:40, and the last bus leaves at 23:10.
Major boarding points in Melakaranthai (tuticorin) include Melakaranthai, Melakaranthai (tuticorin), while common drop locations in Chennai are Adyar, Ambattur, Anna Nagar, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar, Bharath Nagar, Chengalpattu, Chrompet, Ekkattuthangal, Guduvancheri.
RTC and private operators such as Sri Siva Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 648 - INR 1900.00 depending on the bus type and features.









