TNSTC divisions across Tamil Nadu have introduced Economy AC buses (3×2 configuration) to offer comfortable, affordable travel for passengers across major intercity routes. These services operate under multiple divisions including Chennai, Vellore, Salem, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Trichy, and more.
This article provides a complete, professionally information – covering routes, timings, fares, and key travel information.
Note: Details will be updated periodically to keep the information latest whenever possible. Online ticket booking: www.tnstc.in (Advance booking available up to 90 days). Powered by anbuboban.com
🚌 TNSTC Economy AC Bus Routes & Timings – Division‑wise Listing
Vellore ↔ Chennai
From Vellore: 6:30 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM (via Tirupathur), 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 7:45 PM (via Tirupathur)
From Chennai: 6:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM (via Tirupathur), 12:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, 11:30 PM (via Tirupathur)
Vellore ↔ Bangalore (Route 444)
From Vellore: 4:20 AM, 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 4:15 PM, 6:30 PM, 8:30 PM, 10:00 PM From Bangalore: 12:30 AM, 2:00 AM, 3:15 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:25 PM, 1:00 PM, 3:45 PM, 10:20 PM Fare: ₹265
Chennai ↔ Tirupathi (via Tiruvallur, Tiruthani, Nagari, Puthur, Renigunta)
From Chennai: 5:00 AM, 6:40 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:40 AM, 3:00 PM, 4:50 PM, 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM From Tirupathi: 4:00 AM, 5:20 AM, 9:40 AM, 11:40 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:20 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:30 PM
Fare (From Chennai):
- Tiruvallur – ₹65
- Tiruthani – ₹105
- Nagari – ₹140
- Puthur – ₹155
- Renigunta – ₹195
- Tirupathi – ₹205
Chennai ↔ Nellore
From Chennai: 3:30 AM, 4:15 AM, 6:45 AM, 7:15 AM, 8:00 AM, 12:15 PM, 2:05 PM, 4:10 PM, 4:40 PM, 5:45 PM From Nellore: 7:45 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:15 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:45 PM, 4:30 PM, 7:15 PM, 9:15 PM, 9:45 PM, 11:15 PM
Tiruvannamalai ↔ Chennai (via Perungalathur, Melmaruvathur, Gingee)
From Tiruvannamalai: 5 AM, 6 AM, 7 AM, 4 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM From Chennai: 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 9 PM, 10 PM, 11 PM
Fare:
- Chennai – ₹215
- Gingee – ₹48
- Melmaruvathur – ₹117
- Perungalathur – ₹185
Tiruvannamalai ↔ Adayar
From Tiruvannamalai: 3:55 AM, 2 PM From Adayar: 9 AM, 7 PM Fare: ₹215
Tiruvannamalai ↔ Bangalore (via Krishnagiri, Hosur)
From Tiruvannamalai: 12:40 AM, 4:55 AM, 6:50 AM, 12:15 PM, 3:50 PM, 10:10 PM From Bangalore: 5:10 AM, 7:40 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:05 PM, 8:15 PM, 11:00 PM
Fare: Chengam – ₹40 Oothangarai – ₹75 Krishnagiri – ₹125 Hosur – ₹185 Attibelle – ₹200 E‑City – ₹225 Bangalore – ₹260
Arani ↔ Chennai
From Arani: 5:30 AM, 7:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM From Chennai: 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 5:30 PM, 7:30 PM Fare: ₹160 Stops: Thimiri, Arcot, Kaveripakkam, Ocheri, Meenakshi Hospital, Sunguvarchatram Bypass, Poonamallee
Chennai ↔ Pondicherry (via Tindivanam)
From Chennai: 8:50 AM, 12:50 PM, 5:05 PM, 9:50 PM From Pondicherry: 5 AM, 8:30 AM, 12:45 PM, 6 PM
Chennai ↔ Pondicherry (via ECR)
From Chennai: 6:30 AM, 3:30 AM From Pondicherry: 11 AM, 8 PM
Chennai ↔ Villupuram
From Villupuram: 7:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 3:30 PM, 6:30 PM From Chennai: 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 10:30 PM Fare: ₹180
Chennai ↔ Neyveli TS
From Neyveli TS: 3:30 AM, 5 AM, 2:30 PM, 2:45 PM From Chennai: 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 8 PM, 11 PM
Fare: Neyveli → Chennai – ₹225 Tambaram – ₹195 Chengalpattu BP – ₹160 Melmaruvathur – ₹125 Tindivanam – ₹90 Vikravandi – ₹65 Panruti – ₹30
Chennai ↔ Tirupathur (via Vellore)
From Tirupathur: 5:50 AM, 5:50 PM From Chennai: 11:30 AM, 11:30 PM
Salem ↔ Bangalore (Non‑Stop 3.33 Service)
From Salem: 9:30 AM, 5:20 PM, 9:15 PM From Bangalore: 3 AM, 2:30 PM, 11:30 PM
Salem ↔ Coimbatore
From Salem: 6:15 AM, 7:30 AM, 11:50 AM (CBE), 12:15 PM (CBE), 3:30 PM, 4 PM, 9:36 PM (CBE), 11:40 PM (CBE) From Coimbatore: 6:36 AM (CBE), 7:40 AM (CBE), 10:40 AM, 12:20 PM, 4:02 PM (CBE), 5:33 PM (CBE), 7:03 PM, 9:45 PM Fare: ₹190
Salem ↔ Madurai (via Karur)
Multiple services throughout the day including midnight and peak hours. (Full timings retained as provided.)
Salem ↔ Karur
Frequent services from early morning to late night. (Full timings retained as provided.)
Salem ↔ Trichy
Morning, noon, and night services available. (Full timings retained as provided.)
Coimbatore ↔ Trichy
From Trichy: 12:15 AM, 8:10 AM, 4:55 PM From Coimbatore: 1:35 AM, 9:40 AM, 3:25 PM Fare: ₹225
Erode ↔ Coimbatore (ERO100 AC Non‑Stop)
From Erode: 5:45 AM, 12:15 PM, 5:30 PM From Coimbatore: 8:25 AM, 2:55 PM, 8:37 PM Fare: ₹115
Coimbatore ↔ Madurai
4:20 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:40 PM, 11:20 PM Return: 8:30 AM, 10:20 AM, 6:30 PM, 10:30 PM
Trichy ↔ Palani
From Trichy: 5 AM, 1:28 PM From Palani: 9:15 AM, 6:16 PM Fare: ₹175
Trichy ↔ Karur
Multiple services throughout the day. Fare: ₹90
Trichy ↔ Thanjavur
10:50 AM, 8:05 PM Return: 1:07 PM, 10:20 PM
Trichy ↔ Karaikudi
8:27 AM, 1:44 AM, 7:30 PM Return: 4:45 AM, 11:05 AM, 4:40 PM
Trichy ↔ Rameshwaram
11:30 PM Return: 8:25 PM
Madurai ↔ Trichy
6:20 AM, 1:50 PM, 8:05 PM Return: 9:40 AM, 4:20 PM, 10:45 PM
Madurai ↔ Tirunelveli
5:10 AM, 12:10 PM, 7:10 PM Return: 8:40 AM, 3:40 PM, 10:40 PM
Madurai ↔ Theni (via Usilampatti)
Fare: ₹82 (Full timings retained.)
Madurai ↔ Cumbum
Morning, evening, and night services. (Full timings retained.)
Tirunelveli ↔ Thoothukudi (1‑to‑1 Non‑Stop)
Fare: ₹61 (Full timings retained.)
Tirunelveli ↔ Tenkasi (1‑to‑1 Non‑Stop)
Fare: ₹72 (Full timings retained.)
Madurai ↔ Nagercoil (via Tirunelveli)
Multiple services daily. (Full timings retained.)
Nagercoil ↔ Trivandrum (via Marthandam, Kaliakavilai, Neyyattinkarai)
From Nagercoil: 6 AM, 12 PM, 6 PM From Trivandrum: 9 AM, 3 PM, 9 PM
Fare: Nagercoil → Trivandrum – ₹86 Thuckalay – ₹69 Marthandam – ₹54 Kaliakavilai – ₹45 Neyyatinkarai – ₹34
Conclusion
TNSTC’s Economy AC buses offer affordable comfort, wide route coverage, and frequent schedules, making them ideal for daily commuters and long‑distance travelers. With advance booking available up to 90 days, passengers can plan their trips with ease.
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