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Book comfortable and affordable bus tickets from Chennai to Tirunelveli on MakeMyTrip. Covering a distance of approximately 557 Km.

The journey typically takes around 10h 36m. This popular route offers over 4 daily options. The first bus departs around 04:20 PM, while the last bus leaves near 08:30 PM. Choose from top-rated operators like FLIXBUS , IntrCity SmartBus , Sri SMS Travels, offering A/C, Volvo and Sleeper buses. Select convenient boarding points in Chennai and flexible dropping point locations in Tirunelveli. Popular boarding points in Chennai include Koyambedu, Koyembedu, Kilambakkam Bus Terminus, while commonly chosen drop-off points in Tirunelveli include Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli New Bus Stand, New Bus Stand. Fares start at Rs. 650. Apply code MEGABUS to save more. Easily compare prices, user ratings, departure times, and seat types—all in one place. Experience a hassle-free booking process with top-rated bus operators and flexible filters for a smooth Chennai to Tirunelveli journey.

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    How to Book Bus Tickets Online for Chennai to Tirunelveli on MakeMyTrip

    Booking a bus from Chennai to Tirunelveli on MakeMyTrip is not only fast and secure but also incredibly convenient. With its user-friendly interface and a wide range of operator options, MakeMyTrip simplifies the bus ticket booking process, ensuring a hassle-free experience for travelers.

    Follow below steps to book your Chennai to Tirunelveli bus tickets:
    1. 1. Open the MakeMyTrip bus or Android/iOS app.
    2. 2. Enter your travel details: Input Chennai,Tirunelveli, and your preferred travel date in the bus search section, then click on ‘Search’.
    3. 3. Review available options: Browse through the list of available buses, which includes essential details such as departure and arrival times, bus types (AC/Non-AC, Sleeper, Volvo, etc.), seat availability, ratings, fare, boarding/dropping points, and operator names. Utilize filters to refine your search according to your preferences.
    4. 4. Select your bus: Choose a suitable bus, select your seat, and specify your boarding and dropping points.
    5. 5. Provide passenger information: Fill in the required passenger details along with your contact information, then click ‘Proceed to Payment’.
    6. 6. Complete your payment: Make the payment using your preferred method (UPI, credit/debit card, digital wallets, net banking, etc.).
    7. 7. Receive your ticket: Upon successful payment, your ticket will be confirmed, and you will receive an e-ticket or M-ticket sent to your registered email and phone number.

    Simply present your M-ticket at the time of boarding, and enjoy a comfortable journey from Chennai to Tirunelveli with MakeMyTrip. Experience the ease and efficiency of online bus ticket booking today!

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    Chennai to Tirunelveli Bus Timings And Fare

    FlixBus
    5 Buses on this route
    513 Onwards
    First bus: 05:40 PM
    Last bus: 10:30 PM
    Duration: 10Hrs 5Mins
    IntrCity SmartBus
    6 Buses on this route
    489 Onwards
    First bus: 05:45 PM
    Last bus: 10:50 PM
    Duration: 11Hrs 25Mins
    Sri SMS Travels
    6 Buses on this route
    449 Onwards
    First bus: 06:45 PM
    Last bus: 10:15 PM
    Duration: 10Hrs 5Mins
    SBM TRAANSPORT
    8 Buses on this route
    1200 Onwards
    First bus: 03:30 PM
    Last bus: 10:30 PM
    Duration: 10Hrs 5Mins
    National Travels CHN
    3 Buses on this route
    700 Onwards
    First bus: 07:00 PM
    Last bus: 07:25 PM
    Duration: 10Hrs 20Mins
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    Boarding Points in Chennai

      • Koyambedu

      • Koyembedu

      • Kilambakkam Bus Terminus

      • Kilambakkam Bus Stand

      • Porur Toll Gate

      • Koyambedu - IntrCity Lounge

      • Perungalathur

      • Kilambakkam New Bus Stand

      • Tambaram

      • Guindy

      • Kilambakkam

      • Ashok Pillar

      • CHENNAI MADHAVARAM BUS TERMINUS

      • Porur Tollgate

      • Vandalur

      • Koyambedu

      • Vadapalani

      • Chrompet

      • Velachery

      • Koyambedu (Pickup Van/Bus)

      • Koyambedu(VanPickup)

      • Koyambedu Rkk Office

      • Omni Bus Stand

      • Egmore

      • Sholinganallur

      • Maduravoyal

      • Pallavaram

      • Koyambedu Omni Bus Stand

      • Porur Toll gate

      • Kilambakkam Omni Bus Terminus

      • Siruseri

      • Thuraipakkam

      • Perungudi

      • Koyambedu National Terminal (Pickup Van/Bus)

      • Porur Toll Plaza

      • Navalur

      • Guindy

      • koyembedu omni bus stand

      • Koyembedu Omni Bus Stand

      • Porur Toll

      • Urapakkam

      • Medavakkam

      • kilambakkam bus terminus

      • Omni Bus Stand koyambedu van pickup

      • Porur

      • Koyambedu (van Pickup)

      • KOYAMBEDU

      • Poonamallee

      • Koyambedu Omni Bus Stand (indian oil petrol bunk)

      • RMT Office MMDA Arumbakkam Metro Station

      • Guduvancheri

      • Koyambedu National

      • Guduvanchery

      • Hotel La Castle MADRAS REGENCY Opp CMBT

      • Vandaloor

      • SRM University

      • Koyembedu

      • Koyambedu (Van Pickup)

      • Madhavaram

      • Ashokpillar

      • Koyambedu (SBM Parking) Van Pickup

      • Koyembedu ( Van Pickup)

      • Guduvancherry

      • Koyambedu (Dhanapal Parking) Van Pickup

      • Vandalur (kilamabakkam New Bus Stand)

      • Koyembedu New Bus Terminus

      • Maraimalai Nagar

      • Koyembedu (Pickup Van/Bus)

      • Koyembedu (Pickup Van/Bus)

      • Koyambedu pickup van

      • Velacherry

      • Karapakkam

      • Nerkundram Lion Travels

      • Alandur

      • Sriperumbudur

      • Thiruvanmiyur

      • Koyambedu mSs Terminus

      • Perungalaltur

      • Koyambedu Election Commission

      • Shollinganallur

      • Koyambedu ( Lounge )

      • Airport

      • Koyembedu (Van Pickup)

      • Tidel Park

      • Koyambedu National Terminal

      • Koyambedu Near K10 Police Station

      • Koyambedu Omni Bus Stand Entrance

      • Koyambedu NationalTravels CHN

      • Koyambedu Election Commission Office

      • SRP Tools

      • Urappakkam

      • Guindy Indian bank ATM

      • Sathyabama University

      • Alandur Court

      • Srm University

      • Kelambakkam

      • Koyambedu (Chennai)

      • Vandalur Omni Bus Terminus

      • Kilambakkam New Bus Terminus

      • Kilambakkam(omni bus terminus new)

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    Basic information for Chennai to Tirunelveli route

    • Avg. Travelling Time10h 36m
    • Bus Departs FromChennai
    • Bus Arrives InTirunelveli
    • Distance557 Km
    • Earliest Bus04:20 PM
    • Last Bus08:30 PM
    • Cheapest Bus TicketsRs. 650
    • Bus OperatorsBETHLEHEM TRANSPORTS, Vetri Travels and Jupiter

    Know the Government, RTC and State Transport Bus Services and Timings

    With MakeMyTrip, choosing a Chennai to Tirunelveli bus is now simplified as you can simply opt for a bus on the online platform. Currently, you can explore 4 bus options offered by private operators .

    The extensive list of operators ensures a decent bus frequency on this route and you can check bus availability easily via MakeMyTrip’s website or app. The first bus for this route starts at 04:20 PM daily while you can get the last bus until 08:30 PM. The booking platform also enables easy access to Chennai to Tirunelveli bus timing for convenient trip planning. It takes approximately 10h 36m to complete this trip. You can also book a bus to nearby locations like Velachery, Porur, Ambattur, Chennai Intl Airport, Thiruverkadu with us easily.

    Bus Seat Types and Availability on the Chennai to Tirunelveli Route

    During the booking of Chennai to Tirunelveli buses, travellers can go for an early booking to ensure the seats are sufficiently available to choose from. With MakeMyTrip, there are also a number of seat types to choose from for buses to Tirunelveli from Chennai such as SEATER, SLEEPER.

    Travellers are required to pay varied Chennai to Tirunelveli bus fare depending on the seat type selected for booking. The bus fares are affordable too and the lowest bus ticket price starts only at Rs. 650. Plus, you can avail of ongoing discounts for travel savings.

    Top Benefits of Booking MakeMyTrip’s Chennai to Tirunelveli Buses

    There are a number of benefits to explore when booking online Chennai to Tirunelveli bus with us.

    All bus journeys are hassle-free, secure and comfortable

    You can be assured of journey comfort, safety and ease with distinctive features like luxury amenities, first aid assistance, proficient drivers, easy bus tracking, etc.

    Chennai to Tirunelveli Bus Types Available with MakeMyTrip

    It is now also easier than ever to book your ticket for the preferred bus type on this route and travel conveniently as per your preferences. Some top bus types available for booking with us include the likes of NON AC SEATER SLEEPER, AC SLEEPER.

    You can also easily select your pickup point from the available options like Koyambedu, Koyembedu, Kilambakkam Bus Terminus, Kilambakkam Bus Stand, Porur Toll Gate with us. Plus, options like Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli New Bus Stand, New Bus Stand, Vannarapettai, Vannarpettai are available for bus deboarding.

    Chennai to Tirunelveli Bus Journey: Top Tips for Trip Convenience

    Some smart tips you can use when booking a bus for an elevated journey experience are:

    • Be well-informed about the bus frequency from Koyambedu to Kayathar Toll Gate to plan your trip better.
    • Choose the locations for pickup and drop off accurately for convenience of boarding/deboarding.
    • Book your bus early to get the preferred seat placement.
    • Get fare reduction by applying offer coupons.
    • Arrive at the best bus amenities by using booking filters.

    What are the Top Amenities Available on Buses from Chennai to Tirunelveli

    While you book Chennai to Tirunelveli bus, you can choose from a number of amenities with MakeMyTrip to travel in comfort. Some top amenities passengers choose for this route include Charging Point, Reading Light, CCTV, Water Bottle, Personal TV, Blankets, Pillow. The bus fares vary based on the amenities selected and the bus type chosen.

    Things To Know About Chennai

    Book a Chennai Bus on MakeMyTrip

    Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital city of the state of Tamil Nadu and lies in the southern part of India. Located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, Chennai is as dynamic as it is immersed in tradition. People often visit Chennai via Chennai bus with their families and friends for famous temples and monuments. You can easily book a bus to Chennai with the MakeMyTrip app and website.

    Bus, as a mode of travel, is easy and convenient. You can visit the nearby temples and monuments by booking a bus from Chennai. Chennai is well connected with the southern parts of the country. Once you book a bus to Chennai with MakeMyTrip, buses ensure that you have a memorable traveling experience.


    Taking a Bus to Chennai

    You can check the availability of buses with the MakeMyTrip app and website. Chennai is easily accessible by bus. Online bus booking to Chennai is the best option when booking a bus to Chennai. You can scroll through the variety of buses with different timings. MakeMyTrip provides a safe and hassle-free online bus booking experience. It gives complete disclosure of the bus type.

    Once you have booked the bus, you also get the driver’s details and the details of the bus, so that you can easily locate the bus by contacting the driver. MakeMyTrip ensures that booking details of your Chennai bus always remain transparent with the customer.


    Bus Routes to Chennai

    A city with such a heritage and culture is a must-visit for all travelers. Southern parts of the country connect easily with Chennai via road. You can check the timings and type of buses that run to Chennai. To explore this traditionally rich city, you can also book a bus from Chennai. Online bus booking in advance will save you a lot of time. You do not have to physically visit anywhere in order to book a bus to Chennai and you can book a bus to Chennai within the comfort of your home.


    Book Chennai Bus Tickets

    There are a lot of private and government bus operators. Chennai bus ticket price starts from as low as INR 100 per person. Chennai bus ticket price also depends on various factors such as the number of seats booked, type of bus chosen, departure station, and date of the journey. Luxury buses and sleeper category buses usually cost more than regular seater buses.


    Book bus Online with MakeMyTrip

    You can book a bus to Chennai on MakeMyTrip. All you need to do is enter the details of your journey and select a Chennai bus that fits your requirements and budget. You can also select your preferred seat and confirm your pick-up and drop-off locations. Once done, you only need to make the online payment. In case you face any issues related to bus tickets booking, you can always bank on the customer service of MakeMyTrip to resolve your issues related to Chennai Bus.

    It is highly recommended that before you make the final payment of your Chennai bus, always double-check your travel details. Make sure that you have entered the correct date and time of your journey for your Chennai Bus. This is important because the availability of Chennai buses depends a lot on these details of the journey. So, be absolutely sure about these details and then only proceed to make the payment and confirm the Chennai bus ticket booking.


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    Dropping Points in Tirunelveli

      • Tirunelveli

      • Tirunelveli New Bus Stand

      • New Bus Stand

      • Vannarapettai

      • Vannarpettai

      • apple tree hotel

      • Udayarpatti

      • Tirunelveli South Byepass

      • Thirunelveli

      • Vannarapettai Bypass

      • TIRUNELVELI BYPASS

      • Vanarpettai

      • Vannarpet Bypass

      • Vannarapet

      • Vannarapettai Near Apple Tree Hotel C/O Shree Travels

      • New Bus Sand

      • Nellai New Bus Stand

      • Vannarapettai(apple Tree)

      • Tirunelveli New Bus Stand 1

      • Vannarpet

      • Tirunelveli Vannarapet

      • Tirunelveli - Boarding Zone

      • New Bus Stand South Bye Pass Road

      • Tirunelveli Vannarapettai

      • Tirunelveli Suganthi Travels

      • Sankar Nagar

      • New Bus Stand Near Passport office

      • Vannarpet Bypass Infront of Hotel Apple tree

      • Thirunelveli Thirumala Travels

      • Tirunelveli Bypass

      • Vannarapattai

      • Tirunelveli Newbusstand

      • Tiirunelveli New Bus Stand

      • New Bus Stand - Boarding Zone

      • Tirunelveli New Busstand

      • Udayarpatti Bypass

      • Omni Busstand

      • Tirunelveli Vanarapettai - Essaar

      • Thirunelveli Thambi Travels

      • Vanarapettai

      • Tirunelveli Vannarapettai Apple Tree Hotel

      • Vannarapettai near hotel Apple tree (royal travels)

      • Tirunelveli (apple Tree Hotel)

      • Senthil Travels

      • Omnie Bus Parking,saravana Stores Near (opp.relian

      • Thirunelveli Ktc Nagar

      • Sankar Nagar Thalaiyuthu Bus Stop

      • Kayathar Toll Gate

      • Tirunelveli Bus Stop

      • Vannarpettai Apple Tree Hotel

      • Vannarapet Bypass

      • Tirunelveli GLOBAL TRAVELS

      • Tirunelveli New Bus stand Passport Office

      • Tirunelveli bypass

      • Shankar Nagar

      • Sankar Nagar Bypass

      • Thachanallur

      • TIRUNELVELI

      • Tirunelveli Vannarapet, Hotel Apple Tree

      • Kayathar Toll

      • KTC Nagar Busstop

      • Vanarpet -Parveen Travels Pvt Ltd

      • Tirunelveli Junction

      • Saravana Store (Bypass)

      • Sankarnagar

      • Vannarpet Byepass

      • tirunelveli

      • VANNARAPETTAI

      • UDAIYARPATTY BYEPASS

      • Tirunelveli New Bustand

      • Vannaraperttai

      • Tirunelveli New BusStand

      • New bus Stand

      • Tirunelveli New Bus stand

      • Thalaiyathu

      • Tirunelveli.

      • Melappalayam Signal

      • Passport seva Kendra (near New bus stand)

      • Vannarpettai ( Auto Pick Up And Auto Drop)

      • Gangaikondan Byepass

      • Busstand Vannarapettai

      • Thalayoothu

      • New Busstand

      • Passport office

      • Sanker Nagar Busstop

      • Omnibus Stand

      • Vannarapettai Bye Pass

      • Vannarpet Bus Stop

      • Nanguneri (Bypass)

      • Palayankottai

      • Kayathar Tollgate

      • Tirunelveli Bustand

      • Thalaiyuthu

      • Tirunelvei

      • SreeJothi Travels HO

      • Arun Travels Omnibustand Tirunelveli

      • Vannarapettai Apple Tree Hotel

      • Old Busstand

      • Thalaiyuthu Bus Stop

      • Shankar Nagar Bus stop

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    Things To Know About Tirunelveli

    Book Tirunelveli Bus Online on MakeMyTrip

    Tirunelveli, or Tirunnevelli, is decked up in nature’s prosperity, with some of the best scenic locations of Tamil Nadu situated here. Placed snuggly amidst surrounding small towns, it adds a highlight of connectivity to the region. The city staggeringly carries within its cultures and traditions over 2000 years of ancient riches. Book a Tirunelveli bus with MakeMyTrip in a few simple clicks only to get a tour in and around the city, and discover its enthralling locales strewn in greenery and freshness.


    Places to Visit in Tirunelveli

    Tirunelveli offers the right mix of heritage, beauty, nature, and spirituality to bring about a wondrous bounty to visitors. The city is a treat to the eyes for its enthralling landscape comprising lakes, waterfalls, and greenlands.

    If you want to explore the biodiversity of the region and breathe in fresh air far from the city’s bustle, the Kalakkadu Wildlife Sanctuary and Papanasam village located close by are a must-visit destinations.

    The Papanasam and the Courtallam Falls are other local attractions that can’t miss your attention. For those into art and sculptures, the Vettuvan Koil, an unfinished carved rock temple here, is a paradise. Some other local attractions to pay a visit include the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Manimuthar Waterfalls, Pattamadai, and a host of temples dedicated to various Hindu deities. Book a Tirunelveli bus with MakeMyTrip for easy exploration of sites across the city.


    Restaurants in Tirunelveli

    When in Tirunelveli, you can’t miss out on exploring its range of cafes and restaurants lined up across the city serving some delicious culinary delights from specialty South Indian cuisine. You can make your bus tickets booking and explore restaurants like Naadody, Arabian Hot Grill, Sithi Kitchen, and King’s Kitchen are some must-try eateries for their amusing combination of food and ambience.

    Chic cafes located in the city are a crowd puller too, calling out the young and adventurous lot to try out the city’s marmalade of gastronomic ecstasy. Some top cafes to stop by here are Coffeemia, The London Shakes, Twin Town, and The Chocolate Room.


    About Operators in Tirunelveli

    MakeMyTrips simplifies Tirunelveli bus ticket booking through its online portal with varying seating options in the Tirunelveli buses for travel scheduling. You can choose from Volvo buses, AC-seaters, Sleepers, and Semi-sleepers to suit your comfort requirement. Check out the Tirunelveli bus ticket price before making the booking, which varies based on the operator you select, your boarding point, and the available amenities.

    TNSTC or the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation is the state-owned carrier providing services for booking bus from Tirunelveli and bus to Tirunelveli. You can go for bus ticket booking with various other carriers connecting you to cities like Coimbatore, Chennai, Bangalore, Tirupur, Vellore, Pondicherry, Salem, and Hyderabad. Confirm your bus booking with MakeMyTrip today for a comfortable travel. Some popular operators providing Tirunelveli bus service include the following.

    • Universal Travels
    • SRM Transports
    • YBM Travels
    • Essaar
    • SPS Travels India
    • Parveen Travels
    • Tranz King Travels

    Check out for available facilities like hand sanitisers, water bottles, blankets, pillows, and charging points when booking your ticket for a comfortable journey.


    Famous Food in Tirunelveli

    Even though Tirunelveli holds some of the deepest historical secrets from over 2000 years, it has a thriving urban culture. The food habits of city dwellers remarkably reflects its indulgence in delicacies that carry a noteworthy amalgamation of the modern and the historic culture.

    The city’s sweet delicacy, the Nellai Alvaa has a traditional South Indian twist to it while its texture resembles the sweet and dense confection known as Halwa in the Northern regions. When in the city, you can’t miss out on tasting this aromatic and flavourful sweet dish made of wheat flour.

    To get a grasp of Tirunelveli’s food culture, you must also try out its street side delicacies like Maapillai Sodhi, Aviyal, Ellu Thuvaiyal, Puli Milagai, and the Nellai Sambar.

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    About 4 buses run daily between Chennai and Tirunelveli. Frequency increases on weekends and peak seasons.

    Average travel time is around 10h 36m. Actual duration depends on traffic, route, and rest stops.

    The first bus from Chennai usually departs around 04:20 PM. Exact timings vary by day and operator; check the schedule for your date.

    The last bus to Tirunelveli typically departs around 08:30 PM. Timings can change on weekends/holidays.

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