The Chennai to Thinayathur (thiruvadanai) bus route covers approximately 462 kms and takes about 10 hrs 20 mins. A total of 2 direct buses operated by 2 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 20:00, and the last bus leaves at 22:00.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Aminjikarai, Anna Nagar, Anna University, Ashok Pillar, Chengalpattu, Chepauk, Egmore, Ekkattuthangal, Guduvancheri, Kadappakam, while common drop locations in Thinayathur (thiruvadanai) are Thinayathur, Thinayathur Bus Stand.
RTC and private operators such as Tippusultan Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 600 - INR 1199.00 depending on the bus type and features.



