TNSTC Bus Top Routes & Timings
Bus Routes
Bus Timings
Bus Fare
Chennai → Kumbakonam
First Bus
13:00
Last Bus
23:35
₹399 onwards
Chennai → Madurai
First Bus
16:30
Last Bus
22:30
₹345 onwards
Coimbatore → Chennai
First Bus
18:00
Last Bus
23:59
₹449 onwards
Chennai → Coimbatore
First Bus
18:00
Last Bus
23:50
₹471 onwards
Chennai → Salem
First Bus
07:00
Last Bus
23:50
₹400 onwards
Chennai → Bangalore
First Bus
16:10
Last Bus
23:35
₹349 onwards
Bangalore → Chennai
First Bus
16:10
Last Bus
23:30
₹340 onwards
Chennai → Velankanni
First Bus
19:00
Last Bus
23:00
₹450 onwards
Madurai → Chennai
First Bus
15:30
Last Bus
23:30
₹395 onwards
Pondicherry(Puducherry) → Bangalore
First Bus
16:00
Last Bus
22:00
₹599 onwards
Erode → Bangalore
First Bus
18:00
Last Bus
23:00
₹800 onwards
Nagercoil → Chennai
First Bus
16:00
Last Bus
23:00
₹399 onwards
Frequently Asked Questions Of TNSTC Bus Booking
A - TNSTC stands for Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation. It is a government run bus service. It provides bus services covering almost all districts in the state of Tamil Nadu.
A - TNSTC has a fleet of around 21,678 buses. The TNSTC has an excellent track record of plying buses on time and covering more distance than other state-run road transport companies.
A - You can visit the official website of AbhiBus or TNSTC page to book your ticket online. You just need to fill in the details of the destination and the date of travel. Once you fill in the details, the system will check if the ticket is available. If the ticket is available, then you can book your ticket. Once you receive your ticket, you can easily travel to different destinations in your state.
A - Yes, TNSTC has sleeper buses. The TNSTC Sleeper Bus service is available in the intra-state routes.TNSTC has sleeper coaches for the following routes: Bangalore to Chennai, Bangalore to Delhi, Bangalore to Kolkata, Bangalore to Madurai, Bangalore to Mysore, Bangalore to Salem, Bangalore to Tirupati, Bangalore to Trivandrum, and Kochi to Trivandrum, Bangalore to Mumbai, Bangalore to Pune, Bangalore to Hyderabad and Bangalore to Kochuveli etc. Their main advantage is that they are cheap and cover longer distances.
A - Yes.TNSTC Bus is available to Chennai. It takes approximately 5 hours to reach Chennai by TNSTC Bus. For Chennai you can book tickets in advance by visiting AbhiBus website or App.
A - Yes. Buses are running as usual in Tamil Nadu.
A - Children of age group 6 or under are allowed to travel for free of cost.and children from 6 to 12 years of age have a discounted fare, and those aged above 12 will be charged an adult rate.
A - Yes, TNSTC announced that starting July 23, buses will be completely operational in all routes across the state of Tamilnadu
A - PNR stands for Passenger Name Record. It is a 10-digit number identity code associated with a passengers bus ticket and can be used to keep track of all their travels.
A - You can book your seat on the TNSTC buses through the TNSTC online booking system. You can access the TNSTC buses at AbhiBus website or App. The passenger will select the seat of his choice based on the availability.
A - Visit AbhiBus website and go to My Booking and click on the print ticket link on the main menu bar. All the booked tickets will be displayed. Select the ticket which is to be printed.
A - Log in to the AbhiBus website member account. Select Cancel Booking if you want to cancel the booking.
A - Cancellation fee depends on the time after booking. If you cancel between 72 hours and up to 24 hours before departure time, 25% of the basic fare will be charged and 50% of the basic fare Between 24 hours and up to two hours before departure time and NO REFUND for less than two hours before departure time and at/after the departure time.
A - Visit AbhiBus website or App and follow the steps to book tickets online. Here you will see available seats in different classes. Select bus route, date, time and select volvo bus type. Here you will see available seats in different classes.You can also select the number of passengers. Choose the one you want and move to the next page. You can then make your payment and collect tickets from the point of booking.
A - TNSTC is owned by the government of Tamilnadu. The TNSTC provides transport services to the public in the state of Tamilnadu
A - Unfortunately, TNSTC buses do not have a toilet as they are old and very few buses are under maintenance. Also, they are not parked in the depot at night, so they cannot be cleaned.
A - TNSTCbuses do not allow pets when travelling. However, some luxury and special class buses are fitted with cages suitable for transporting pets. Passengers are requested to carry the proper vaccination certificates. Allowable limit of weight and size is fixed. For further details please contact the nearest TNSTC station.
A - Some popular bus routes of TNSTC are Chennai to Madurai bus, Chennai to Trichy bus, Coimbatore to Bengaluru bus, Bengaluru to Chennai bus, Bengaluru to Trichy bus, and Chennai to Coimbatore bus etc.
About TNSTC : Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
TNSTC Owner: Government of Tamil Nadu
Founded: 1972
Number of employees of TNSTC : 1,23,317
Total Bus Depots : 321
Subsidiary: Metropolitan Transport Corporation
Parent organization: Department of Transport
TNSTC Areas served: Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Puducherry
TNSTC Bus Types : Deluxe buses, Air-conditioned buses, Deluxe buses, AC seater, A/C seater cum sleeper and A/C sleeper buses, Non-A/C seater cum sleeper and Non-A/C Sleeper.
TNSTC Bus
TNSTC stands for the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation and it is one of the public transport bus operator in Tamil Nadu India. TNSTC was established in 1975, Chennai as headquarters for the operation of bus services connecting all district Headquarters in the State of Tamil Nadu, and has a fleet of over 19537 buses. In 1997, TNSTC was divided into 21 different divisions, but its eight current operating divisions hold together a fleet strength of 21,678 buses. Until 1996 if you wanted to book tickets with TNSTC all you had to do was get in touch with a bus union near you but this year (2016) they've started providing bus bookings online through mobile apps or websites.
TNSTC started online ticketing options to book bus tickets to major cities within Tamil Nadu and neighbouring states Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Puducherry. Bus bookings can now be made via a mobile app or website. They aim to provide more efficient services as well as easier accessibility when booking tickets on the bus.
TNSTC Online ticket booking for the bus can be done on abhibus.com by using online payment methods (Credit Cards, Debit Cards or Net banking). Customers can carry their Mobile Ticket (SMS confirmation) that they receive from abhibus.com after their booking. Customers can call abhibus.com's 24/7 Customer Support for any queries that they have. All transactions on abhibus.com are safe and secure (encrypted using VeriSign SSL Security). Abhibus customers also have the option of tracking the TNSTC bus online.
Top TNSTC Bus Ticket Booking | TNSTC Top Routes, Bus Ticket Fare
You can check here a few TNSTC bus routes, TNSTC bus ticket price and bus journey duration information on AbhiBus. TNSTC operates various buses round the clock in multiple routes of Tamil Nadu and its neighboring states in India.
| TNSTC Bus Routes | Avg. TNSTC Bus Ticket Price | Avg. TNSTC Bus Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai to Madurai Bus | INR 609 | 7 hrs |
| Chennai to Trichy Bus | INR 600 | 2 hrs |
| Chennai to Hosur Bus | INR 495 | 6 hrs |
| Coimbatore to Bengaluru Bus | INR 600 | 7 hr 30 min |
| Bengaluru to Chennai Bus | INR 450 | 7 hrs 30 min |
| Chennai to Coimbatore Bus | INR 148 | 5 hrs |
| Chennai to Ooty Bus | INR 1290 | 10 hrs |
| Madurai to Chennai Bus | INR 405 | 7 hr 30 min |
| Erode to Chennai Bus | INR 499 | 7 hrs |
| Chennai to Salem Bus | INR 499 | 6 hrs |
TNSTConline ticket booking through AbhiBus portal, or Mobile App allows travellers to check the various types of buses, TNSTC bus timings, popular routes of TNSTC buses, amenities and customers can avail TNSTC bus ticket offer by using coupons codes to save money on ticket booking. Travelling by bus journey is affordable, cost-effective, and more flexible compared with flights and train journeys for the travelers. TNSTC (Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited) bus journey is safe and secure for the passengers. Book TNSTC online reservation at AbhiBus today!
Book TNSTC Online Bus Tickets
Booking TNSTC bus tickets online is fairly simple with the Abhibus App because of its user-friendly design and step-by-step flow. Users are provided with complete information about TNSTC bus timings; start time and the time of arrival, boarding points and drop points in all of the major cities, including the city of Chennai, Madurai and Bangalore.
TNSTC Bus Offers & Discounts
Book your Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) bus tickets online using AbhiBus and get a 15% up to Rs.300 Instant discount. There is no minimum transaction value, the user can apply the coupon code SAVE300 while booking the bus. This is a special offer for Tamil Nadu routes and it is valid for bus bookings made on AbhiBus. This bus booking offers is valid only for Private operators not on SRTCs.
SETC Bus Booking
Setc stands for State Express Transport Corporation, It has taken a few steps toward improving its service to cater to the needs of the traveling public. This corporation is very popular among the public for their long-distance express services that connect major cities, historical sites, religious institutions, and other important destinations in our country and adjoining states like Andhra Pradesh Karnataka, Kerala, and Puducherry. Setc offers different types of buses including AC Sleeper Buses, Non-AC Sleeper Buses, AC Sleeper Seater Buses, Air Condition Buses, Deluxe Buses, Ultra Deluxe Buses, and Ultra Deluxe with Toilet Buses.
How to Book TNSTC Bus Ticket Online With AbhiBus?
TNSTC online booking for buses can be done on AbhiBus using online payment (Credit Cards, Debit Cards or Net banking). Customers can carry the Mobile e-Ticket (SMS, WhatsApp & email confirmation) that you receive from AbhiBus after the TNSTC booking online. AbhiBus is the official bus ticket booking platform for TNSTC (Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation) bus services.
For every TNSTC bus online booking or transaction you do on the AbhiBus website or Mobile App is simple, safe & secure. You can complete your TNSTC bus ticket booking process with user-friendly checkout flow right from selecting your destination city, convenient payment options to book bus tickets on AbhiBus. Here is the step-by-step guide that will help you to book TNSTConline bus booking today!
- Visit the AbhiBus TNSTC web portal page.
- Enter your travel route details in the “Leaving from city” and “Going to destination” travel date.
- Use a round trip checkbox if you wish to book a return ticket as well.
- Click on the “Search” button to find the list of TNSTC bus services available to your destination.
- Apply smart filters to get TNSTC buses as per your preferences and comfort.
- These filters include preferences for AC, Sleeper, Non-AC, Departure Time, Pricing, Seat Availability, Popularity and more.
- You will find the TNSTC bus services on the top of the list with the number of buses and select your preferred seat from all the available seat options. Click on the drop-down box and pick the service.
- Pick the seat of your choice. Choose the boarding point and the dropping point.
- Enter Your Promo/Offer Code that you have before proceeding to the online payment section.
- Proceed to payment after filling in your personal details. And, then pick your preferred mode of payment and pay.
Note: All payments done on the AbhiBus Website or Mobile App are safe and secure.
- Check your email for your e-ticket or mobile phone for your M-ticket if applicable.
TNSTC online reservation is made easy with AbhiBus. Hassle-free TNSTC online reservation at lowest charges and easy-to-use AbhiBus App or portal for bus booking online, quick refunds and more benefits. Check your favourite seat availability for TNSTC bus tickets online on AbhiBus today!
Passengers can avail insurance for bus travel that covers accidents and loss of luggage for a nominal fee at AbhiBus, who are booking TNSTC government bus tickets online with us. AbhiBus customers can check TNSTC bus routes, price, TNSTC bus timings, bus arrival, and departure timetable conveniently on AbhiBus website or Mobile App.
TNSTC Bus Live Tracking
Are you looking for TNSTC Bus Live Tracking? You are at the right place to check real-time TNSTC bus tracking on AbhiBus. You can use our live bus tracking feature to know exactly where the bus is and when it is estimated to arrive at the bus stop. AbhiBus Live bus tracking tool can help you plan how to reach the boarding point in a few minutes before the bus arrives at your bus stop or boarding point. In this way, you can avoid the waiting time of 40 to 60 minutes at your boarding point.
Book your TNSTC Bus tickets online in advance and reserve your seats. It also gives you benefits of ticket pricing discount offers and helps you to plan hassle-free bus journeys. With ABhiBus get TNSTC online bus ticket booking and check live bus track online status.
TNSTC News | Latest News on TNSTC Bus Ticket Services
- Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) is set to shift 80% of its mofussil buses to operate from Kilambakkam starting January 30
- Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) Introduces Ooty to Thanjavur Bus Service.
- The TNSTC (Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation) Kumbakonam division has announced plans to operate 270 special buses on Saturday, October 14th, to facilitate pilgrims in reaching multiple destinations within the central region of Tamil Nadu for the Mahalaya Amavasya event.
- TNSTC Kumbakonam division to operate 400 special buses for school Reopening.
- TNSTC will operate approx 100 special buses to Veerapandi from different locations, including Dindigul, Periyakulam, Theni, Cumbum, Bodi, Gudalur, Andipatti, Usilampatti, Chinnamanur, Thevaram, and Uthamapayalam.
- Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) has announced two non-stop air-conditioned (AC) buses introduced between Madurai and Kodaikanal from April.
- For the 'Karthigai Deepam' and 'Pournami Girivalam' at Tiruvannamalai on December 6 and 7, respectively, the Villupuram Division of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) would run around 800 buses from the Villupuram and Kallakurichi districts and Puducherry.
TNSTC has announced free bus rides for kids under five years. While 50% of bus ticket fares will be collected from children in the 5-12 age group. - TNSTC buses planning to provide free travel for Children Under Five in Tamil Nadu.
- TNSTC Online reservation customer care toll-free number has been changed to 9513948001.
- The Chief Minister of Tamilnadu has inaugurated the new AC Sleeper Buses, Ultra Deluxe Buses with Toilet facility & Non A/C Sleeper Buses for the Public of Tamilnadu.
TNSTC Bus Timings
TNSTC operates buses round the clock (24/7) in the various routes in the state of Tamilnadu.
TNSTC Bus Types
TNSTC offers services ranging from Non-A/C Express buses to A/C Sleeper buses. You can book all types of TNSTC buses on the Abhibus app or our website.
TNSTC provides bus services in different categories for a safe and reliable trip.
TNSTC AC Sleeper Buses: These types of buses are made by Volvo, Scania and Mercedes-Benz. These are semi sleepers with reclining seats, LED TV along with basic amenities like water bottles, face wipes, and blankets.
TNSTC AC Seater Buses: These buses are very comfortable and suggested for a budget-friendly travel option with the AC feature.
TNSTC Ultra Deluxe/ Deluxe/ Express: The Ultra Deluxe and Deluxe category buses are non-air-conditioned, and have 2+2 push back seats. These buses run through major cities. Apart from these popular buses, there are various other buses to select for TNSTC online bus ticket booking.
Ordinary Bus
Popular Cities Covered by TNSTC
Check out all the lists of popular TNSTC cities here:
- Chennai Bus Tckets
- Kumbakonam Bus Tickets
- Madurai Bus Tickets
- Coimbatore Bus Tickets
- Trichy Bus Tickets
- Tiruneveli Bus Tickets
- Bangalore Bus Tickets
- Mysore
- Ooty
TNSTC Bus Amenities
TNSTC provides the following amenities to customers for different types of buses.
- TNSTC AC Sleeper Buses/ Volvo Scania Multi-axle: They provide water bottles, blankets, and a television.
- TNSTC AC Seater Buses: They provide water bottles, blankets, Television.
- TNSTC Ultra Deluxe/ Deluxe/ Express: They do not provide blankets or water bottles.
TNSTC Special Bus Services
TNSTC runs special bus services to accommodate bus bookings during peak seasons and festivals for passenger’s comfort & safety. Users can also book their bus tickets on special buses well in advance. Some of these routes include Chennai to Coimbatore, Chennai to Madurai, and Chennai to Villupuram.
Popular RTC Bus Operators in India
RTC buses provide bus tickets at affordable prices in India. Book TNSTC online bus ticket on AbhiBus at the lowest fare.
- Bubaneswar Bus Tckets
- Cuttak Bus Tickets
- Bhanjanagar Bus Tickets
- Jharsuguda Bus Tickets
- Sunabeda Bus Tickets
Popular State Road Bus Operators
- Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC)
- Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC)
- Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC)
- Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC)
- Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC)
- Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC)
- Kerala Road Transport Corporation (Kerala RTC)
- Bihar State Transport Corporation (BSRTC)
- Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC)
TNSTC Pilgrimage Destinations
TNSTC provides a special tour package to travellers. TNSTC announced special TNSTC pilgrimage package that covers top devotional destinations.
Here is a list of some popular pilgrimage destinations covered by TNSTC.
- Madurai
- Tirunelveli
- Vellore
- Tirupathi
- Kanchipuram
- Mahabaleshwar
TNSTC Bus Booking Cancellation Charges
The cancellation of an e-ticket is only permitted until one hour before the bus starts. If a customer cancels the bus ticket, then partial cancellation charges are applicable with terms and conditions. Below are the details of partial cancellation charges
- Between 0-1 Hrs of Bus Start Time - 50% of the actual fare + Reservation charges + Service Charges (in case of e-tickets)
- Between 2-24 Hrs of Bus Start Time - 25% of the actual fare + Reservation charges + Service Charges (in case of e-tickets)
- Between 24-48 Hrs of Bus Start Time - 10% of the actual fare + Reservation charges + Service Charges (in case of e-tickets)
- 48 hours before the bus departs - Only reservation charges + Service Charges (in case of e-tickets)
TNSTC Bus Live Tracking
Are you looking for TNSTC Bus Live Tracking? You are at the right place to check real-time TNSTC bus tracking on AbhiBus. You can use our live bus tracking feature to know exactly where the bus is and when it is estimated to arrive at the bus stop. Live bus tracking can help you plan how to reach the boarding point in a few minutes before the bus arrives at your bus stop or boarding point. In this way, you can avoid the waiting time of 40 to 60 minutes at your boarding point.
Book your TNSTC Bus tickets online in advance and reserve your seats. It also gives you benefits of ticket pricing discount offers and helps you to plan hassle-free bus journeys. With ABhiBus get TNSTC online bus ticket booking and check live bus track online status.
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