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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chennai to Tirunelveli from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

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$20

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$10

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$10

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 20m	5:00 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	5:20 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 8/6/2026 5:00:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/7/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
FlixBus	12h 15m	6:00 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	6:15 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 8/6/2026 6:00:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/7/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
FlixBus	12h 5m	7:00 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	7:05 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 8/6/2026 7:00:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/7/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
FlixBus	12h 5m	7:45 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	7:50 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 8/6/2026 7:45:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/7/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
FlixBus	11h 55m	8:30 PM	Chennai	Perungudi	8:25 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perungudi, Chennai (India) at 8/6/2026 8:30:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/7/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	11h 55m	8:30 PM	Chennai	Perungudi	8:25 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop		Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perungudi, Chennai (India) at 8/7/2026 8:30:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/8/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 20m	5:00 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	5:20 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 8/8/2026 5:00:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/9/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
FlixBus	12h 15m	6:00 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	6:15 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 8/8/2026 6:00:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/9/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
FlixBus	12h 5m	7:00 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	7:05 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 8/8/2026 7:00:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/9/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
FlixBus	12h 5m	7:45 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	7:50 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 8/8/2026 7:45:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/9/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
FlixBus	11h 55m	8:30 PM	Chennai	Perungudi	8:25 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perungudi, Chennai (India) at 8/8/2026 8:30:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/9/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 20m	5:00 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	5:20 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 8/9/2026 5:00:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/10/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
FlixBus	12h 15m	6:00 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	6:15 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 8/9/2026 6:00:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/10/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
FlixBus	12h 5m	7:00 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	7:05 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 8/9/2026 7:00:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/10/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
FlixBus	12h 5m	7:45 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	7:50 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 8/9/2026 7:45:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/10/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
FlixBus	11h 55m	8:30 PM	Chennai	Perungudi	8:25 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perungudi, Chennai (India) at 8/9/2026 8:30:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/10/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 20m	5:00 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	5:20 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 8/10/2026 5:00:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/11/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
FlixBus	12h 15m	6:00 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	6:15 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 8/10/2026 6:00:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/11/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
FlixBus	12h 5m	7:00 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	7:05 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 8/10/2026 7:00:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/11/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
FlixBus	12h 5m	7:45 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	7:50 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 8/10/2026 7:45:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/11/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
FlixBus	11h 55m	8:30 PM	Chennai	Perungudi	8:25 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perungudi, Chennai (India) at 8/10/2026 8:30:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/11/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 20m	5:00 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	5:20 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 8/12/2026 5:00:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/13/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
FlixBus	12h 15m	6:00 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	6:15 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 8/12/2026 6:00:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/13/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
FlixBus	12h 5m	7:45 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	7:50 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 8/12/2026 7:45:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/13/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
FlixBus	11h 55m	8:30 PM	Chennai	Perungudi	8:25 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perungudi, Chennai (India) at 8/12/2026 8:30:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/13/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
FlixBus	12h 5m	7:00 PM	Chennai	C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop	7:05 AM	Tirunelveli	Nellai Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Chennai (India) at 8/12/2026 7:00:00 PM to Nellai Bus Stop, Tirunelveli (India) arriving at 8/13/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chennai to Tirunelveli is $5 on 8/5/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chennai and Tirunelveli

See here how frequent the connections between Chennai and Tirunelveli are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Chennai to Tirunelveli. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Chennai and Tirunelveli.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 23 buses from Chennai to Tirunelveli, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chennai and Tirunelveli, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chennai to Tirunelveli

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Chennai to Tirunelveli in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chennai to Tirunelveli starting from $5!

Cheapest Bus	$5
Fastest Bus	11h 55m
Earliest Bus	5:00 PM
Latest Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	349.1 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chennai to Tirunelveli

Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus companies leave Chennai for Tirunelveli: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/06/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$13

Friday 08/07

$18

Saturday 08/08

$13

Sunday 08/09

$10

Monday 08/10

$11

Tuesday 08/11

$11

Wednesday 08/12

$10

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

$14

Sunday 08/16

$11

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

$14

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

$14

Friday 08/21

$14

Saturday 08/22

$14

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

$10

Tuesday 08/25

Wednesday 08/26

$12

Thursday 08/27

$21

Friday 08/28

$12

Saturday 08/29

The cheapest time to travel from Chennai to Tirunelveli

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chennai to Tirunelveli, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $7, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chennai to Tirunelveli. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $9.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chennai to Tirunelveli, with $9. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $9.

How to save money travelling from Chennai to Tirunelveli

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chennai to Tirunelveli in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chennai to Tirunelveli, 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 buses from Chennai to Tirunelveli are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Chennai and Tirunelveli

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chennai and Tirunelveli.

Thiyagaraya Nagar Bus Station

Omni Bus Stand

Koyambedu Omni Bus Stand

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

Nellai Bus Stop

Cherabmahadevi Bus Stop

Alagiapandiapuram Bus Stop

Erwadi Bus Stop

Kallidaikurichi Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chennai to Tirunelveli

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chennai to Tirunelveli? Or which bus companies serve the route Chennai to Tirunelveli? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chennai to Tirunelveli bus

How much does a Chennai Tirunelveli bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $5 and takes 12h 20m to reach Tirunelveli. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $5 and $20. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Tirunelveli.

On average, how many connections are available from Chennai to Tirunelveli each day?

Every day, the Chennai to Tirunelveli bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chennai to Tirunelveli take?

The fastest bus from Chennai to Tirunelveli is offered by FlixBus and takes 11h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chennai to Tirunelveli?

The earliest bus arriving in Tirunelveli from Chennai starts at 5:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chennai to Tirunelveli?

The latest bus trip departing from Chennai for Tirunelveli starts at 8:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chennai Tirunelveli route?

When traveling by bus from Chennai to Tirunelveli, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chennai and Tirunelveli?

You can check all the direct connections between Chennai and Tirunelveli by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Chennai to Tirunelveli bus route?

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 Chennai Tirunelveli bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chennai Tirunelveli 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 traveling 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 Tirunelveli on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chennai to Tirunelveli?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chennai to Tirunelveli

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Chennai and to Tirunelveli

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