Diwali 2026: Which Chennai Bus Stand Should You Go to for Your Hometown Trip?

The Tamil Nadu Transport Department has announced special arrangements for passengers travelling from Chennai to their hometowns for Diwali. From November 5 to November 7, a total of 15,659 government buses will operate, including regular and special services.

To manage the festival rush, buses to different destinations will operate from designated bus terminals and temporary boarding points in Chennai. Passengers should check their route and reach the correct bus stand before starting their journey.

Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus, Kilambakkam

Buses heading towards the following destinations will operate from the Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus (KCBT), Kilambakkam:

- Puducherry

- Cuddalore

- Chidambaram

- Tiruchirappalli

- Madurai

- Thoothukudi

- Sengottai

- Tirunelveli

- Salem

- Coimbatore

Temporary Bus Stand Near CMDA Climate Park, Kilambakkam

A temporary bus stand has been arranged at the open space near the CMDA Climate Park, Kilambakkam.

Buses travelling towards the following destinations will operate from here:

- Vandavasi

- Polur

- Tiruvannamalai

Maraimalai Nagar Temporary Bus Stand

The Maraimalai Nagar temporary bus stand will handle buses travelling towards:

- Kumbakonam

- Thanjavur

- Nagapattinam

Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, Koyambedu

Buses heading towards the following routes will operate from Koyambedu Bus Terminus:

- East Coast Road (ECR)

- Kanchipuram

- Vellore

- Bengaluru

- Tiruttani

Madhavaram New Bus Terminus

Buses travelling towards Ponneri and Uthukkottai and onward to Andhra Pradesh will operate from the Madhavaram New Bus Terminus.

The regular services to Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Kumbakonam and Tiruvannamalai will also continue from Madhavaram.

Check Your Boarding Point Before Travel

With a large number of passengers expected to travel during the three-day Diwali period, passengers should not assume that all buses will depart from the same terminal.

Before leaving home, check the designated boarding location for your destination and plan your journey accordingly. Reaching the correct bus stand in advance can help avoid confusion and delays during the festive rush.