Ayudha Pooja and Saraswathi Pooja Holidays: Special Bus Services from Chennai

Special bus services will operate from multiple bus terminals in Chennai to help passengers travel to their hometowns during the Ayudha Pooja and Saraswathi Pooja holidays in October 2026.

Passengers travelling to different districts of Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh can board buses from the designated terminals based on their destinations.

Special Bus Services from Chennai Bus Terminals

1. Kilambakkam Bus Terminus

Special buses will operate to Puducherry, Chidambaram, Cuddalore, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai, Thoothukudi, Sengottai, Tirunelveli, Salem and Coimbatore.

2. Chintadripet Bus Boarding Point

Buses heading towards Vandavasi, Vellore and Tiruvannamalai will operate from the designated boarding point near the Chintadripet area.

3. Maraimalai Nagar Temporary Bus Terminus

Special buses will serve passengers travelling to Kumbakonam, Thanjavur and Nagapattinam. A total of 106 buses are planned to operate from this location.

Additionally, 45 free MTC buses are planned to transport passengers from Kilambakkam Bus Terminus to the temporary bus terminus at Maraimalai Nagar.

4. Koyambedu Bus Terminus

Passengers travelling along the East Coast Road (ECR) and towards Vellore, Bengaluru and Tiruttani can board buses from Koyambedu Bus Terminus.

5. Madhavaram New Bus Terminus

Special bus services will operate towards Ponneri and Uthukkottai in the Andhra Pradesh direction. Buses will also serve destinations including Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Kumbakonam and Tiruvannamalai.

Plan Your Journey in Advance

Passengers are advised to check the designated boarding point before starting their journey and arrive early to avoid holiday rush. Travellers should confirm the latest bus timings and service availability through the relevant transport authorities.