TNSTC Announces 3-Day Special Buses from Chennai for Weekend and Muhurtham Rush

The Tamil Nadu State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) has announced special bus services for three days to accommodate the expected increase in passenger traffic during the weekend and the auspicious Muhurtham day on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Additional buses will operate from Chennai and other major cities to various destinations across Tamil Nadu. The initiative aims to help passengers travel conveniently during the extended weekend and avoid overcrowding on regular bus services.

Special Buses from Chennai Kilambakkam

Additional buses will operate from the Kilambakkam bus terminus to major destinations, including Tiruvannamalai, Tiruchirappalli, Kumbakonam, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Nagercoil, Kanniyakumari, Thoothukudi, Coimbatore, Salem, Erode and Tiruppur.

The transport corporation has planned the following services:

Friday, October 30: 690 special buses.

Saturday, October 31: 505 special buses.

These services will operate in addition to the regular daily bus services.

Special Buses from Chennai Koyambedu

Special buses will also operate from the Chennai Koyambedu bus terminus to Nagapattinam, Velankanni, Hosur and Bengaluru.

Friday, October 30: 55 special buses.

Saturday, October 31: 40 special buses.

Additionally, 50 special buses are planned from Bengaluru, Tiruppur, Erode and Coimbatore to various destinations.

Special Bus Services from Madhavaram

Passengers travelling from Madhavaram will also benefit from additional bus services.

Special buses will operate daily on Friday and Saturday to Kallakurichi, Tiruvannamalai, Tiruchirappalli, Kumbakonam, Vellore, Hosur and Puducherry.

The transport corporation has planned 65 special buses each day from Madhavaram to these destinations.

690 Special Buses Planned for Sunday Return Travel

To accommodate passengers returning to Chennai and Bengaluru after the weekend and Muhurtham celebrations, the transport corporation has planned to operate 690 special buses on Sunday, November 1.

Additional services will be arranged according to passenger demand.

TNSTC Advance Booking Details

According to the transport corporation, 5,521 passengers had booked tickets for Friday, 3,193 for Saturday and 6,154 for Sunday at the time of the announcement. These numbers were expected to increase.

Passengers travelling long distances are advised to book their tickets in advance to avoid last-minute inconvenience and overcrowding.

Tickets can be booked through the official l website:

Online Booking: https://www.tnstc.in

Passengers can also use the TNSTC mobile application to make reservations.

Officials Appointed to Monitor Special Bus Operations

The transport corporation has appointed sufficient officials at bus terminals to monitor the operation of special services and assist passengers.

Travellers are advised to plan their journeys in advance, check ticket availability and use the additional bus services during the weekend rush.