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Compare all timetables for the bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chennai to Thoothukudi from various bus operators like Intrcity Smartbus, Sri Sms Travels or Thirumalaivasan Transports for the next days.

today
from $10
tomorrow
from $9
Sunday
from $10
Monday
from $11
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
from $11

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Sri Sms Travels 10h 45m 6:55 PM Chennai C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop 5:40 AM Thoothukudi Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop  Basic $10
Senthur Velan Travels 10h 45m 7:00 PM Chennai C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop 5:45 AM Thoothukudi Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop  Basic $11
Thenmozhi Travels 10h 50m 7:10 PM Chennai C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop 6:00 AM Thoothukudi Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop  Basic $11
Intrcity Smartbus 11h 15m 7:25 PM Chennai Bus Stop 5:55 AM Thoothukudi Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop  Basic $11
Sri Siva Travels 10h 15m 5:10 PM Chennai C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop 3:25 AM Thoothukudi Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop  Basic $12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intrcity Smartbus 11h 15m 7:25 PM Chennai Bus Stop 5:55 AM Thoothukudi Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop  Basic $9
Intrcity Smartbus 11h 15m 7:25 PM Chennai Bus Stop 5:55 AM Thoothukudi Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop  Business $12
Intrcity Smartbus 11h 15m 7:25 PM Chennai Bus Stop 5:55 AM Thoothukudi Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop  First Class $15
Intrcity Smartbus 10h 50m 9:00 PM Chennai Bus Stop 7:05 AM Thoothukudi Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop  Business $19
Intrcity Smartbus 10h 50m 9:00 PM Chennai Bus Stop 7:05 AM Thoothukudi Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop  First Class $20

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intrcity Smartbus 11h 15m 7:25 PM Chennai Bus Stop 5:55 AM Thoothukudi Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop  Basic $10
Intrcity Smartbus 11h 15m 7:25 PM Chennai Bus Stop 5:55 AM Thoothukudi Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop  Business $14
Intrcity Smartbus 10h 50m 9:00 PM Chennai Bus Stop 7:05 AM Thoothukudi Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop  Business $14
Intrcity Smartbus 11h 15m 7:25 PM Chennai Bus Stop 5:55 AM Thoothukudi Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop  First Class $18
Intrcity Smartbus 10h 50m 9:00 PM Chennai Bus Stop 7:05 AM Thoothukudi Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop  First Class $18

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intrcity Smartbus 11h 15m 7:25 PM Chennai Bus Stop 5:55 AM Thoothukudi Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop  Basic $11
Intrcity Smartbus 11h 15m 7:25 PM Chennai Bus Stop 5:55 AM Thoothukudi Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop  Business $16
Intrcity Smartbus 10h 50m 9:00 PM Chennai Bus Stop 7:05 AM Thoothukudi Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop  Business $16
Intrcity Smartbus 11h 15m 7:25 PM Chennai Bus Stop 5:55 AM Thoothukudi Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop  First Class $21
Intrcity Smartbus 10h 50m 9:00 PM Chennai Bus Stop 7:05 AM Thoothukudi Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop  First Class $21

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Intrcity Smartbus 11h 15m 7:25 PM Chennai Bus Stop 5:55 AM Thoothukudi Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop  Basic $11
Intrcity Smartbus 11h 15m 7:25 PM Chennai Bus Stop 5:55 AM Thoothukudi Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop  Business $16
Intrcity Smartbus 10h 50m 9:00 PM Chennai Bus Stop 7:05 AM Thoothukudi Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop  Business $16
Intrcity Smartbus 11h 15m 7:25 PM Chennai Bus Stop 5:55 AM Thoothukudi Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop  First Class $21
Intrcity Smartbus 10h 50m 9:00 PM Chennai Bus Stop 7:05 AM Thoothukudi Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop  First Class $21

Frequency of bus connections between Chennai and Thoothukudi

See here how frequent the connections between Chennai and Thoothukudi are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 34 daily buses from Chennai to Thoothukudi. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Chennai and Thoothukudi.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 52 buses from Chennai to Thoothukudi, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chennai and Thoothukudi, with 2 offers.

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Facts about the bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi

Compare all providers like Intrcity Smartbus, Sri Sms Travels and Thirumalaivasan Transports that travel 10 times every day by bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chennai to Thoothukudi starting from $9!

Cheapest Bus $9
Fastest Bus 9h 0m
Earliest Bus 5:10 PM
Latest Bus 9:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 10 Ø
Distance 332.2 miles
Bus Companies Intrcity Smartbus, Sri Sms Travels, Thirumalaivasan Transports, Mnt Mutharamman Travels, Vivegam Travels, Sri Siva Travels, Senthur Velan Travels, Lion Travels, Vetri Travels, Thenmozhi Travels and 5 more.

Cheapest bus connections from Chennai to Thoothukudi

Every day, 10 buses from 15 bus companies leave Chennai for Thoothukudi: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/01/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/27
Monday 07/28
Tuesday 07/29
Wednesday 07/30
Thursday 07/31
Friday 08/01
$9
Saturday 08/02
$6
Sunday 08/03
$10
Monday 08/04
$10
Tuesday 08/05
Wednesday 08/06
Thursday 08/07
$11
Friday 08/08
$11
Saturday 08/09
Sunday 08/10
Monday 08/11
Tuesday 08/12
Wednesday 08/13
Thursday 08/14
$9
Friday 08/15
$10
Saturday 08/16
$7
Sunday 08/17
Monday 08/18
Tuesday 08/19
Wednesday 08/20
Thursday 08/21
Friday 08/22
Saturday 08/23

The cheapest time to travel from Chennai to Thoothukudi

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chennai to Thoothukudi, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $9, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $11.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chennai to Thoothukudi, with $9. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $12.

How to save money travelling from Chennai to Thoothukudi

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chennai to Thoothukudi in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chennai to Thoothukudi are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chennai to Thoothukudi

These are the most booked bus companies between Chennai to Thoothukudi from our users.

Sri Sms Travels from Chennai to Thoothukudi

Sri Sms Travels

Here you will find the key facts about the Sri Sms Travels bus route Chennai to Thoothukudi:

Cheapest Price $10
Fastest Bus 9h 50m
Earliest Bus 6:55 PM
Last Bus 10:20 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 7/30/2025

Intrcity Smartbus from Chennai to Thoothukudi

Intrcity Smartbus

Here you will find the key facts about the Intrcity Smartbus bus route Chennai to Thoothukudi:

Cheapest Price $9
Fastest Bus 10h 5m
Earliest Bus 7:25 PM
Last Bus 9:00 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 7/30/2025

All bus stations and stops in Chennai and Thoothukudi

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chennai and Thoothukudi.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chennai to Thoothukudi? Or which bus companies serve the route Chennai to Thoothukudi? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chennai to Thoothukudi bus

How much does a Chennai Thoothukudi bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $9 and takes 10h 30m to reach Thoothukudi. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chennai to Thoothukudi?

This route is offered by 15 companies with a range of ticket prices between $9 and $25. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Thoothukudi.

On average, how many connections are available from Chennai to Thoothukudi each day?

Every day, the Chennai to Thoothukudi bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chennai to Thoothukudi take?

The fastest bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi is offered by Vivegam Travels and takes 9h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $19. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi?

The earliest bus arriving in Thoothukudi from Chennai starts at 5:10 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi?

The latest bus trip departing from Chennai for Thoothukudi starts at 9:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chennai Thoothukudi route?

When traveling by bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi, passengers can travel with Intrcity Smartbus, Sri Sms Travels and Thirumalaivasan Transports. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chennai and Thoothukudi?

You can check all the direct connections between Chennai and Thoothukudi by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Intrcity Smartbus, Sri Sms Travels and Thirumalaivasan Transports.

What can I take with me on the Chennai to Thoothukudi bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chennai Thoothukudi bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chennai Thoothukudi bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chennai to Thoothukudi

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Business
Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

First Class
First

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

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