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Chennai to Thoothukudi Bus Timings

11 Ultra Deluxe, 6 AC, 2 Ordinary, 1 Non-AC · TNSTC & SETC services · Updated 2026

~690 km~9h20 busesFirst: 10:30 AMLast: 9:45 PM₹601–₹781

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  • TNSTC-67-522AC
    Time information not available
    Chennai-Pt Dr. M.G.R. BsThoothukudi
  • TNSTC-1392-522AC
    Time information not available
    Chennai-Kilambakkam-KcbtThoothukudi
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  • Next bus
    170ABAC
    10:30 AM7:30 PM· 9h
    ChennaiThoothukudi
  • 166TUDUltra Deluxe
    1:00 PM9:30 PM· 8h 30min
    Chennai-Pt Dr. M.G.R. BsThoothukudi
  • 166TUDUltra Deluxe
    2:00 PM10:30 PM· 8h 30min
    Chennai-Pt Dr. M.G.R. BsThoothukudi
  • 166TUUltra Deluxe
    690 km
    3:00 PM
    ChennaiThoothukudi
  • 170ABAC
    4:00 PM1:00 AM· 9h
    ChennaiThoothukudi
  • 170UDUltra Deluxe
    601 km
    4:00 PM
    ChennaiThoothukudi
  • Evening
  • 170UDUltra Deluxe
    601 km
    5:00 PM
    ChennaiThoothukudi
  • 170UDUltra Deluxe
    601 km
    6:00 PM
    ChennaiThoothukudi
  • 171UDUltra Deluxe
    606 km
    6:45 PM
    ChennaiThoothukudi
  • 170ACAC
    601 km
    7:30 PM
    ChennaiThoothukudi
  • 170Ordinary
    7:30 PM
    ChennaiThoothukudi
  • 170ACOrdinary
    7:30 PM
    ChennaiThoothukudi
  • 170UDUltra Deluxe
    601 km
    7:30 PM
    ChennaiThoothukudi
  • 170UDUltra Deluxe
    601 km
    8:00 PM
    ChennaiThoothukudi
  • 170UDUltra Deluxe
    601 km
    8:30 PM
    ChennaiThoothukudi
  • 170ABAC
    9:00 PM6:00 AM· 9h
    ChennaiThoothukudi
  • 170NBNon-AC
    9:00 PM5:30 AM· 8h 30min
    ChennaiThoothukudi
  • 170UDUltra Deluxe
    601 km
    9:45 PM
    ChennaiThoothukudi

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About Chennai to Thoothukudi buses

20 TNSTC and SETC buses operate between Chennai and Thoothukudi. enbus.in matches intermediate stops too — find buses even if Chennai or Thoothukudi is a mid-route stop.

Bus types: 11 ultra deluxe, 6 ac, 2 ordinary, 1 non-ac. First bus around 10:30 AM, last bus near 9:45 PM.

Typical route distance is ~690 km, so plan buffer time for boarding and traffic.

Frequently asked questions

How many government buses run from Chennai to Thoothukudi?
There are 20 TNSTC and SETC government buses operating from Chennai to Thoothukudi.
What time is the first bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi?
The first bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi departs at 10:30 AM.
What time is the last bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi?
The last bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi departs at 9:45 PM.
What types of buses run from Chennai to Thoothukudi?
Bus types on this route include 11 Ultra Deluxe, 6 AC, 2 Ordinary, 1 Non-AC.
Can I find buses that stop at Chennai or Thoothukudi mid-route?
Yes. enbus.in searches intermediate stops, so you can find buses even if Chennai or Thoothukudi is not the origin or terminus of the route.
How long does the journey from Chennai to Thoothukudi take?
The journey from Chennai to Thoothukudi typically takes around 9h. Actual travel time may vary with boarding stops and traffic.
What is the bus fare from Chennai to Thoothukudi?
Bus fares from Chennai to Thoothukudi range from approximately ₹601 (Express) to ₹781 (AC/Ultra Deluxe), based on official TNSTC rates.
Are there AC buses from Chennai to Thoothukudi?
Yes, 7 AC or Ultra Deluxe buses run from Chennai to Thoothukudi.

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