Free Bus Service from Kilambakkam to Temporary Bus Terminals for Diwali 2026

The Tamil Nadu Transport Department has announced free bus services from the Kilambakkam bus terminus to two temporary bus terminals set up near the CMDA Climate Park and in Maraimalai Nagar to help passengers travel conveniently during the Diwali festive rush.

To accommodate the increased passenger demand, the transport corporation will operate 15,659 special buses from Chennai between November 5 and November 7, 2026, helping people travel to their hometowns for Diwali.

Temporary Bus Terminal Locations and Routes

The following arrangements have been made for passengers travelling from Chennai:

Kilambakkam Bus Terminus: Buses to Puducherry, Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai, Thoothukudi, Sengottai, Tirunelveli, Salem, and Coimbatore will depart from Kilambakkam.

Temporary Terminal near CMDA Climate Park: Buses to Vandavasi, Polur, and Tiruvannamalai will operate from the open area near the CMDA Climate Park, close to Kilambakkam.

Maraimalai Nagar Temporary Bus Terminal: Buses to Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, and Nagapattinam will depart from the temporary terminal in Maraimalai Nagar.

Koyambedu Bus Terminus: Buses to the East Coast Road, Kanchipuram, Vellore, Bengaluru, and Tiruttani will operate from Koyambedu.

Madhavaram New Bus Terminus: Buses to Andhra Pradesh via Ponneri and Uthukottai will depart from Madhavaram. Regular services to Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Kumbakonam, and Tiruvannamalai will also operate.

Free Shuttle Buses from Kilambakkam

To reduce congestion and make transfers easier, the Transport Department will operate free shuttle buses from the MTC bus station at Kilambakkam to both temporary terminals:

- Temporary bus terminal near CMDA Climate Park

- Temporary bus terminal at Maraimalai Nagar

Passengers travelling to these temporary terminals can use the free shuttle service to reach their designated departure points.

Diwali Travel Arrangements in Chennai

The temporary terminals and additional special buses are intended to ease congestion at major bus stations and improve passenger movement during the festive season. Passengers are advised to check their bus departure terminal and route before starting their journey