The Chennai to Aluva bus route covers approximately 681 kms and takes about 11 hrs 56 mins. A total of 36 direct buses operated by 27 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 13:00, and the last bus leaves at 21:30.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Adyar, Alandur, Aminjikarai, Anna Nagar, Anna University, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar, Central Railway Station, Chengalpattu, Chrompet, while common drop locations in Aluva are Alvvae, Athani (Ekm), Bypass Junction, Paravoor Kavala.
RTC and private operators such as Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada), Kingfisher Connect, Vetri Travels, Orange Tours And Travels, YBM Travels(BLM) offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 700 - INR 2299.00 depending on the bus type and features.



