Buses from Chennai to Tirunelveli

Buses from Chennai to Tirunelveli

Chennai
Tirunelveli
Fri, Jun 7
One Way
NaN Passengers

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$13
 
 
$48

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Chennai to Tirunelveli Bus Schedule

Chennai to Tirunelveli Bus Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways EC - Extended AC Chair Class 06:00 - 14:15₹ 3,490
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 09:00 - 19:35₹ 633
Vkv Travels AC Sleeper 15:55 - 03:00₹ 2,333
Tippusultan Travels Non-AC Seater 17:30 - 05:30₹ 1,040
Avk Travels AC Seater 18:40 - 04:55₹ 6,353
Sorna Travels Non-AC Sleeper 20:00 - 06:35₹ 1,386
Mrm Travels Non-AC Seater 22:00 - 08:40₹ 1,155

Transportation from Chennai to Tirunelveli

Facts about the bus from Chennai to Tirunelveli

Cheapest Bus$13
Fastest Bus9h 15m
Earliest Bus9:00 AM
Latest Bus10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes80
Distance1417 kilometers
Bus CompaniesAmman Travels, Apple Travels, Avk Travels, Bethlehen Transports, BLM Transports, Holycross Transports, Intrcity Smartbus, Jayavin Travels, Jupiter, Kallada Travels, Mrm Travels, National Travels CHN, Neem Travels, Orange Tours, Parveen Travels, Paul Travels, Rathimeena Travels A, Senthur Velan Travels, Shalom Career, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sjt Nellai, Sorna Travels, Sri Rajalakshmi Travels, Sri Selvam Travels, Sri Shravan Travels, Sri Sms Travels, Subhethra Travels, Tippusultan Travels, Tmr Travels, Tranz king travels, Vetri Travels, Vignesh Tatranscars, Vkv Travels, YBM Travels

How to get from Chennai to Tirunelveli by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Chennai to Tirunelveli is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.

It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Chennai to Tirunelveli tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.

How far is it from Chennai to Tirunelveli?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Chennai to Tirunelveli depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.

To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Tirunelveli by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Chennai to Tirunelveli is about 9h 15m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Chennai and Tirunelveli may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.

Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.

Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.

How much does it cost to get from Chennai to Tirunelveli by Bus?

The ticket price from Chennai to Tirunelveli can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.

Chennai to Tirunelveli timetable

To help you plan your trip, here is the Chennai to Tirunelveli timetable of bus departure and arrival times.

Best Rated Companies for this Route

Bus companies differ a lot in quality and service they provide. When choosing a bus company for you travels, do some basic research before you buy your tickets.

Safety is one of the most important aspects to consider. We also recommend you checking reviews on overall service quality of the bus companies serving this route.

Our service only partners with reliable and trustworthy bus companies. We do our best to provide your a choice of the best operators available on each route.