Chennai is a popular pilgrimage destination visited by devotees year-round. With a regular schedule and multiple departure options, the bus service connecting Chidambaram to Chennai offers pilgrims a convenient and reliable way to visit the temple town for darshan.
The Chidambaram to Chennai bus route covers approximately 238 kms and takes about 5 hrs 20 mins. A total of 133 direct buses operated by 66 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 00:00, and the last bus leaves at 23:59.
Major boarding points in Chidambaram include Bhuvanagiri, Bus Stand, Indira Gandhi Statue, Others, while common drop locations in Chennai are Adyar, Akkarai, Alandur, Ambattur, Aminjikarai, Anna Nagar, Anna Salai, Anna University, Arumbakkam, Ashok Pillar.
RTC and private operators such as Rathimeena Travels B, Rathimeena Travels A, Olive Travels Lines, RIDE INN KKR, Kalaimakal Travelss offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 251 - INR 5000.00 depending on the bus type and features.



