Coach Chennai to Thoothukudi from £4

Which bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Chennai to Thoothukudi. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Intrcity Smartbus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£10

tomorrow

Sunday

£7

Monday

Tuesday

£7

Wednesday

£8

Thursday

£42

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intrcity Smartbus	11h 35m	19:25	Chennai	Bus Stop	06:15	Thoothukudi	Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop		Basic	£10	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 05/12/2025 19:25:00 to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 06/12/2025 06:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
	Intrcity Smartbus	10h 50m	21:00	Chennai	Bus Stop	07:05	Thoothukudi	Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop		Business	£12	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 05/12/2025 21:00:00 to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:05:00. 50 Business ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intrcity Smartbus	11h 40m	19:00	Chennai	Bus Stop	05:55	Thoothukudi	Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop		Basic	£7	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 07/12/2025 19:00:00 to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
	Intrcity Smartbus	10h 35m	21:00	Chennai	Bus Stop	06:50	Thoothukudi	Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop		Business	£10	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 07/12/2025 21:00:00 to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 08/12/2025 06:50:00. 50 Business ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intrcity Smartbus	11h 40m	19:00	Chennai	Bus Stop	05:55	Thoothukudi	Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop		Basic	£7	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 09/12/2025 19:00:00 to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 10/12/2025 05:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
	Intrcity Smartbus	10h 35m	21:00	Chennai	Bus Stop	06:50	Thoothukudi	Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop		Business	£10	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 09/12/2025 21:00:00 to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 10/12/2025 06:50:00. 50 Business ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intrcity Smartbus	11h 40m	19:00	Chennai	Bus Stop	05:55	Thoothukudi	Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop		Basic	£8	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 10/12/2025 19:00:00 to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 11/12/2025 05:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
	Intrcity Smartbus	10h 35m	21:00	Chennai	Bus Stop	06:50	Thoothukudi	Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop		Business	£10	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 10/12/2025 21:00:00 to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:50:00. 50 Business ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Intrcity Smartbus	11h 35m	19:25	Chennai	Bus Stop	06:15	Thoothukudi	Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop		First Class	£42	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 11/12/2025 19:25:00 to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 12/12/2025 06:15:00. 50 First Class ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
	Intrcity Smartbus	10h 50m	21:00	Chennai	Bus Stop	07:05	Thoothukudi	Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop		First Class	£42	A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 11/12/2025 21:00:00 to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 12/12/2025 07:05:00. 50 First Class ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Chennai to Thoothukudi via Madurai, you can save more than £30? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Intrcity Smartbus
  
  12h 40m
  
  0
  
  18:30
  
  Chennai
  Bus Stop
  
  02:45
  
  Madurai
  Periyar Bus Stand
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 08/12/2025 18:30:00 to Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) arriving at 09/12/2025 02:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
- Intrcity Smartbus
  
  2h 20m
  
  0
  
  04:20
  
  Madurai
  Periyar Bus Stand
  
  05:55
  
  Thoothukudi
  Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from Intrcity Smartbus goes from Periyar Bus Stand, Madurai (India) at 09/12/2025 04:20:00 to Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop, Thoothukudi (India) arriving at 09/12/2025 05:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Travel time is 2h 35m longer, but you will save £30

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Chennai to Thoothukudi is £4 on 15/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

All facts for Chennai to Thoothukudi bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Intrcity Smartbus that travel daily 5 times by bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi in one click. Book your Chennai to Thoothukudi bus ticket starting from £4!

Cheapest Bus	£4
Fastest Bus	9h 50m
Earliest Coach	19:25
Latest Coach	21:00
Daily Bus Connections	5 Ø
Distance	534.4 km
Coach Companies	Intrcity Smartbus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Chennai to Thoothukudi?

Every day, 5 buses from 1 coach companies leave Chennai for Thoothukudi. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£7

Saturday 06/12

£8

Sunday 07/12

£7

Monday 08/12

£6

Tuesday 09/12

£7

Wednesday 10/12

£6

Thursday 11/12

£5

Friday 12/12

£15

Saturday 13/12

£5

Sunday 14/12

Monday 15/12

£4

Tuesday 16/12

£5

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

£5

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

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 higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

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 coach 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 coaches from Chennai to Thoothukudi are also emptier.

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What are the most popular bus companies from Chennai to Thoothukudi?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Chennai to Thoothukudi timetable.

Intrcity Smartbus from Chennai to Thoothukudi

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

Cheapest Price	£7
Fastest Coach	9h 50m
Earliest Coach	19:25
Last Coach	21:00
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	02/12/2025

In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Chennai and Thoothukudi

Here is a map with all coach stations in Chennai and Thoothukudi. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Omni Bus Stand

Koyambedu Omni Bus Stand

C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop

Periyamedu Coach Station

Vepery High Road Periyamedu

Dhanyashree Travels Bus Stop

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Chennai to Thoothukudi. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Chennai to Thoothukudi bus

How much does a Chennai Thoothukudi coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Chennai Thoothukudi bus trip is available from £4 and takes 10h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £4 to £42. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Thoothukudi.

How many connections are available for the Chennai Thoothukudi route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Chennai to Thoothukudi is offered by roughly 5 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Thoothukudi from Chennai take?

The quickest coach from Chennai to Thoothukudi is provided by Intrcity Smartbus and takes 9h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £13. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chennai to Thoothukudi?

The earliest bus to Thoothukudi departs from Chennai at 19:25. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Chennai to Thoothukudi?

The latest bus to Thoothukudi departs from Chennai at 21:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Chennai Thoothukudi route?

Passengers looking to travel from Chennai to Thoothukudi can travel with Intrcity Smartbus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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.

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

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 bus for the Chennai Thoothukudi bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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

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

Business

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

First Class

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

More bus routes to Chennai and to Thoothukudi

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chennai and to Thoothukudi. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!