Chennai is a popular pilgrimage destination visited by devotees year-round. With a regular schedule and multiple departure options, the bus service connecting Tiruvannamalai to Chennai offers pilgrims a convenient and reliable way to visit the temple town for darshan.
The Tiruvannamalai to Chennai bus route covers approximately 195 kms and takes about 4 hrs 7 mins. A total of 27 direct buses operated by 15 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 01:05, and the last bus leaves at 23:59.
Major boarding points in Tiruvannamalai include Villupuram Bypass, while common drop locations in Chennai are Alandur, Ashok Pillar, Central Railway Station, Chengalpattu, Chrompet, Egmore, Ekkattuthangal, Guduvancheri, Guindy, Gummidipoondi.
RTC and private operators such as Sri Auto Travels, VSV Travels, Sri Sugam Bus Tours and Travels, National Travels CHN, KAMALTRAVELS offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 299 - INR 3999.00 depending on the bus type and features.



