Chennai is a popular pilgrimage destination visited by devotees year-round. With a regular schedule and multiple departure options, the bus service connecting Tirupati to Chennai offers pilgrims a convenient and reliable way to visit the temple town for darshan.
The Tirupati to Chennai bus route covers approximately 135 kms and takes about 3 hrs 43 mins. A total of 90 direct buses operated by 23 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 01:15, and the last bus leaves at 23:59.
Major boarding points in Tirupati include Others, RTC Bus Stand, Srinivasam, Tiruchanur, while common drop locations in Chennai are Anna Nagar, Anna University, Ashok Nagar, Ashok Pillar, Central Railway Station, Chemmenchery, Egmore, Ekkattuthangal, Guindy, Gummidipoondi.
RTC and private operators such as APSRTC, NueGo, CGR Travels, Maheswari Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 150 - INR 6115.00 depending on the bus type and features.






