SETC ( State Express Transport Corporation) operates a daily bus service from Chennai Kilambakkam Bus Terminus, officially known as Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus, to Tenkasi in the south of Tamilnadu.

In this article, we are discussing about SETC operating Non AC Seater Cum Sleeper bus service from Chennai to Tenkasi.
Please find below the bus schedules from Chennai to Tenkasi via Villupuram, Srivilliputhur, and Rajapalayam.
First Schedule: Chennai to Tenkasi
Departure: 6:00 PM from Chennai Kalaignar CBT
Boarding Points
Sl. No | Boarding Point | Landmark | Departure Time |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Chennai-Kilambakkam-KCBT | Chennai Kalaignar CBT | 06:00 PM |
2 | Chennai-Kilambakkam-KCBT | Guduvanchery | 06:05 PM |
3 | Chennai-Kilambakkam-KCBT | SRM University | 06:10 PM |
4 | Chennai-Kilambakkam-KCBT | Maraimalai Nagar Bus Stop | 06:20 PM |
5 | Chennai-Kilambakkam-KCBT | Mahindra City | 06:30 PM |
6 | Chennai-Kilambakkam-KCBT | Chengalpattu Toll | 06:40 PM |
7 | Chennai-Kilambakkam-KCBT | Chengalpattu Bypass | 06:50 PM |
8 | Chennai-Kilambakkam-KCBT | Melmaruvathur Bus Stop | 07:20 PM |
9 | Chennai-Kilambakkam-KCBT | Tindivanam | 07:45 PM |
Dropping Points
Sl. No | Dropping Point | Landmark | Arrival Time |
---|---|---|---|
10 | Villupuram | Villupuram | 08:45 PM |
11 | Srivilliputhur | Srivilliputhur | 03:40 AM |
12 | Rajapalayam | Rajapalayam New BS | 04:00 AM |
13 | Tenkasi | Tenkasi | 05:40 AM |
Second Schedule: Chennai to Tenkasi
Departure: 3:00 PM from Chennai Kalaignar CBT
Boarding Points
Sl. No | Boarding Point | Landmark | Departure Time |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Chennai-Kilambakkam-KCBT | Chennai Kalaignar CBT | 03:00 PM |
2 | Chennai-Kilambakkam-KCBT | Guduvanchery | 03:05 PM |
3 | Chennai-Kilambakkam-KCBT | SRM University | 03:10 PM |
4 | Chennai-Kilambakkam-KCBT | Maraimalai Nagar Bus Stop | 03:20 PM |
5 | Chennai-Kilambakkam-KCBT | Mahindra City | 03:30 PM |
6 | Chennai-Kilambakkam-KCBT | Chengalpattu Toll | 03:40 PM |
7 | Chennai-Kilambakkam-KCBT | Chengalpattu Bypass | 03:50 PM |
8 | Chennai-Kilambakkam-KCBT | Melmaruvathur Bus Stop | 04:20 PM |
9 | Chennai-Kilambakkam-KCBT | Tindivanam | 04:45 PM |
Dropping Point
Sl. No | Dropping Point | Landmark | Arrival Time |
---|---|---|---|
10 | Tenkasi | Tenkasi | 04:00 AM |
The fare for the service is fixed at rupees 595 for seater and 920 for sleeper excluding the reservation charges applied. The bus service covers a distance of 600 kilometers in 13 hours, the time and distance may vary depending upon the road and traffic conditions enroute the destinations.
The bus service can be booked online via www.tnstc.in within 90 days of booking. The passengers can also visit SETC and TNSTC computerised booking centers
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