The Tumakuru to Chennai bus route covers approximately 395 kms and takes about 11 hrs 7 mins. A total of 7 direct buses operated by 4 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 00:25, and the last bus leaves at 18:30.
Major boarding points in Tumakuru include Tumkur Bypass, while common drop locations in Chennai are Anna University, Ashok Pillar, Chrompet, Ekkattuthangal, Guindy, Kanchipuram, Karappakkam, Keelkattalai, Koyambedu, Madhya Kailash.
RTC and private operators such as VKV Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 597 - INR 5250.00 depending on the bus type and features.



