Kumbakonam is a popular pilgrimage destination visited by devotees year-round. With a regular schedule and multiple departure options, the bus service connecting Chennai to Kumbakonam offers pilgrims a convenient and reliable way to visit the temple town for darshan.
The Chennai to Kumbakonam bus route covers approximately 283 kms and takes about 7 hrs 5 mins. A total of 77 direct buses operated by 46 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 11:05, and the last bus leaves at 23:05.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Adyar, Alandur, Ambattur, Aminjikarai, Anna Nagar, Anna Salai, Anna University, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar, Central Railway Station, while common drop locations in Kumbakonam are Crc Depot, Kamaraj Road, Mim Complex, New Bus Stand, Others.
RTC and private operators such as Rathimeena Travels A, Tranz king travels, VINOTH TRAVELS, ALIF Travels, PR Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 345 - INR 3999.00 depending on the bus type and features.








