The Chennai to Tenkasi bus route covers approximately 621 kms and takes about 11 hrs 35 mins. A total of 31 direct buses operated by 21 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 17:05, and the last bus leaves at 21:40.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Alandur, Ambattur, Amma Unavagam, Anna Nagar, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar, Avadi, Chengalpattu, Chrompet, Egmore, while common drop locations in Tenkasi are Kuthukalvalasai ITI Bus Stop, New Bus Stand, Old Bus Stand, Others.
RTC and private operators such as Yolo Bus, SBM TRAANSPORT, LION Travels, NT Xpress, Sri Amarnath Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 500 - INR 2999.00 depending on the bus type and features.






