21G : Broadway – Tambaram

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Route 21G at a Glance

DetailInformation
Route Number21G (MTC Chennai — Ordinary and Express Service)
FromBroadway Bus Terminus (Central Chennai)
ToTambaram Bus Stand (Southern Suburb)
Route CorridorVia Secretariat, Chepauk / Marina, QMC, YMIA, Mandaveli, Adyar Gate, Kotturpuram, Anna University, Concorde, Guindy RS, St Thomas Mount, Meenambakkam, Chennai Airport (Thirusoolam), Pallavaram, Chromepet, TB Sanatorium
Distance33.6 kilometres
Total Stops18 stops
Journey Time (end to end)Approximately 85 to 95 minutes
Daily Trips (each direction)60 trips per day (official timetable)
First Bus (both directions)5:45 AM
Last Bus (both directions)9:25 PM
Average FrequencyEvery 7 minutes average. Actual frequency varies — see timetable for exact times. Midday gaps can stretch to 20 to 30 minutes.
Operating DaysAll 7 days — Monday to Sunday and public holidays
Bus TypeOrdinary and Express Service
AC Bus Available?No. Route 21G does not operate AC buses.
Starting FareRs 6 ordinary (Rs 8 Express minimum). 14 fare stages.
Monthly PassRs 2,000 unlimited MTC pass (from March 2025) covers Route 21G
Airport AccessYES — Route 21G stops at Thirusoolam (Stop 14), directly serving Chennai International Airport. One of the very few MTC routes with a dedicated airport stop.
Related variants21GET (Broadway to Ekkattuthangal), M21G (Broadway to Guindy Bus Terminal, Deluxe service), M21GCT (Broadway to Guindy Bus Terminal, fewer trips)

PAGE CORRECTION: The current spiritofchennai.com page incorrectly lists the Last Stop as Poonamalle. The correct terminus is Tambaram. Route 21G runs Broadway to Tambaram, not Poonamallee.

Route 21G is one of Chennai’s most strategically important bus routes, covering the full length of the city’s eastern spine from Broadway in the north all the way to Tambaram in the south — a 33.6 km diagonal that threads through the Marina, Adyar, Kotturpuram, Anna University, Guindy, and the airport belt. For budget travellers reaching Chennai Airport without a cab, Route 21G’s Thirusoolam stop is the key — it deposits passengers at the airport perimeter, from where the domestic and international terminals are accessible by a short walk or the free airport shuttle.

TIMETABLE NOTE: The official departure schedule from the spiritofchennai.com page lists the actual departure times for all 60 daily trips. The timetable in this guide uses those official listed times directly rather than estimated intervals, giving the most accurate planning reference available.

All 18 Stops with Landmarks and Local Context

Route 21G stops are listed from Broadway to Tambaram. The same stops apply in reverse.

Zone 1: Broadway to YMIA — Heritage and Coastal Core (Stops 1 to 5)

Stop 1: Broadway (Terminus)

CategoryDetails
What it isChennai’s oldest and largest bus terminus — origin of Route 21G
Key landmarksBroadway Bus Terminus (largest in Chennai, connecting to all parts of the city and Tamil Nadu), Parry’s Corner (historic commercial hub, named after Thomas Parry who established his business here in 1788), Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (founded 1664, one of India’s oldest hospitals), Flower Bazaar, Kuralagam (state secretariat complex)
HeritageBroadway has been Chennai’s primary transit hub since the 19th century. The surrounding Parry’s Corner area was the commercial heart of British Madras, with trading houses, banks, and shipping agents operating from the colonial-era buildings that still line the streets.
ConnectionsAll major MTC routes, SETC intercity buses to all Tamil Nadu destinations, and private operators to neighbouring states board from Broadway.

Stop 2: Secretariat (Fort St George)

CategoryDetails
What it isThe seat of Tamil Nadu state government and one of India’s most significant colonial heritage sites
Key landmarksFort St George (1644, India’s first English fortress — houses St Mary’s Church built 1680, the Fort Museum, Tamil Nadu Legislature, and the State Secretariat), Reserve Bank of India regional headquarters, Chennai Port Trust headquarters
HeritageFort St George is the oldest surviving British fortification in India. St Mary’s Church within the fort (1680) is the oldest Anglican church in Asia outside West Asia. Robert Clive (who became Governor of Bengal) was married here. The Fort Museum contains Clive’s original sword, letters, and artefacts from the colonial period.
Access noteThe Legislative Assembly and Secretariat inside the fort require entry passes for visitors. The Fort Museum and St Mary’s Church are open to the public Tuesday to Sunday.

Stop 3: Chepauk (Anna Square, Madras University)

CategoryDetails
What it isThe most storied stop on the route — at the junction of Chennai’s political memorials, cricket heritage, and academic architecture
Key landmarksMA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk Cricket Ground — home of Chennai Super Kings, one of India’s oldest Test venues, hosted its first Test in 1934), Anna Square (memorials of C.N. Annadurai, M. Karunanidhi, J. Jayalalithaa, and K. Kamaraj — the four most consequential political figures in post-independence Tamil Nadu), Madras University Senate House (1879, one of the finest Indo-Saracenic buildings in India, designed by Robert Fellowes Chisholm), Ezhilagam (PWD headquarters)
Marina BeachChepauk stop is at the southern approach to Marina Beach. The beach promenade is within easy walking distance northward.
CricketChepauk is the IPL home ground of CSK and one of cricket’s most emotionally charged venues. International matches and IPL fixtures make this stop unusually busy on match days.

Stop 4: QMC College (Queen Mary’s College, Police IG Office)

CategoryDetails
What it isHistoric women’s college and police headquarters landmark on the Marina
Key landmarksQueen Mary’s College (founded 1914, one of India’s oldest women’s colleges, with a national reputation for arts and science education), Gandhi Statue on Marina Beach (one of India’s most recognisable beach statues), DGP (Director General of Police) Headquarters / Police IG Office, Marina Beach promenade
EducationQueen Mary’s College has produced generations of Tamil Nadu’s academics, administrators, and public figures. It is one of the few remaining women-only degree colleges in South India.

Stop 5: YMIA

CategoryDetails
What it isYoung Men’s Indian Association landmark stop in the Royapettah transition zone
Key landmarksYMIA (Young Men’s Indian Association) building — founded 1904, one of the earliest Indian civic organisations in Madras, its building on the coastal road remains a local landmark. Approaching the Mandaveli and Luz belt.
Location contextThis stop marks the transition from the heritage coastal core (Fort, Marina, Chepauk) to the dense residential inner suburbs of Royapettah, Mandaveli, and Mylapore.

Zone 2: Mandaveli to Kotturpuram (Stops 6 to 8)

Stop 6: Mandaveli

CategoryDetails
What it isDense residential suburb between Triplicane and Adyar, south of the Marina
Key landmarksMandaveli Market (one of Chennai’s busiest wet markets, famous for fresh fish and vegetables), Mandaveli MRTS Station (connects to Chennai Beach northward and Thiruvanmiyur southward via the Mass Rapid Transit System), Royapettah Hospital (government hospital), approaching MRC Nagar and Adyar
MRTS connectionMandaveli MRTS Station provides direct rail access to Chennai Beach, Park Town, Chepauk, and southward to Thiruvanmiyur. This is the key railway interchange for Route 21G between the marina belt and the Adyar-Kotturpuram section.
Real estateMandaveli and the adjoining Greenways Road area are among Chennai’s most expensive central residential zones at Rs 18,000 to Rs 30,000 per sq ft in 2026.

Stop 7: Adyar Gate (ITC Park Sheraton, Park Road Junction)

CategoryDetails
What it isOne of Chennai’s most prestigious institutional and commercial junctions
Key landmarksITC Park Sheraton Hotel (five-star hotel, one of Chennai’s landmark luxury properties), Adyar River bridge approach, Cancer Institute Adyar (internationally renowned centre for cancer research and treatment, founded 1952 by Dr V. Shanta, serves patients from across India and neighbouring countries), Adyar Poonga (Adyar Eco Park, mangrove and wetland restoration park on the Adyar estuary — one of the first urban mangrove restoration projects in India)
HealthcareAdyar Cancer Institute (formally Cancer Institute Adyar) is one of Asia’s most respected oncology centres. Patients travel from across Tamil Nadu, South India, and Sri Lanka for treatment. The institute is also a major cancer research and training institution.
EnvironmentAdyar Poonga is a 358-acre ecological park on the Adyar River estuary, housing mangroves, wetland birds, and a variety of coastal plant species. One of the more accessible nature experiences in the city.

Stop 8: Kotturpuram

CategoryDetails
What it isQuiet residential locality between Adyar and Anna University on the Adyar River bank
Key landmarksKotturpuram Bridge (over the Adyar River, a key connecting bridge between the coastal belt and the Guindy approach), CPT Colony, approach to Anna University main gate via Sardar Patel Road
Location noteKotturpuram is one of the more underappreciated residential areas in central Chennai — tree-lined streets, proximity to the Adyar River, and easy access to Anna University and the Guindy belt make it popular with academics and government employees.

Zone 3: Anna University to Guindy (Stops 9 to 11)

Stop 9: Engineering College (Anna University, Gandhi Mandapam)

CategoryDetails
What it isOne of the most important academic stops in Chennai — directly serving Anna University’s main campus
Key landmarksAnna University (main campus, founded 1978 as a merger of four colleges — College of Engineering Guindy (1794, one of India’s oldest engineering colleges), Madras Institute of Technology, Alagappa College of Technology, and the School of Architecture — the campus covers 185 acres and is one of India’s premier technical universities), Gandhi Mandapam (memorial hall and cultural venue dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, designed by C.V. Sreeram), Adyar River nearby
EducationCollege of Engineering Guindy (CEG), which forms the core of Anna University, was established in 1794 — making it one of the oldest engineering colleges in Asia. The department of civil engineering here is among the oldest continuously running engineering departments in India.
Who boards hereAnna University students, faculty, and researchers form a significant boarding group. The university has approximately 6,000 students on the main campus.

Stop 10: Concorde (Raj Bhavan, Race Course Road)

CategoryDetails
What it isInstitutional and luxury zone in the Race Course Road belt
Key landmarksRaj Bhavan (official residence of the Tamil Nadu Governor, 152 acres including the adjoining Guindy National Park), Park Hyatt Chennai (five-star hotel), GlaxoSmithKline campus, Race Course Road junction
Guindy National ParkOne of the few urban national parks in India, Guindy National Park is home to spotted deer, jackals, snakes, and over 130 bird species within the Raj Bhavan grounds. Accessible to the public on certain days.

Stop 11: Guindy RS (Guindy Railway Station, Race Course)

CategoryDetails
What it isMajor suburban rail interchange and the gateway to the Guindy employment corridor
Key landmarksGuindy Railway Station (Chennai Beach to Tambaram suburban line — connecting to Mambalam, Saidapet, Chetpet, Park Town, Chennai Beach northward, and Chrompet, Pallavaram, Tambaram southward), Guindy Race Course (India’s second oldest flat racing venue after Kolkata, established 1777 — season runs November to March), CIPET (Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology), Anna University gate approach
Railway connectionGuindy Railway Station is one of the most strategically placed suburban rail stops in Chennai, sitting at the junction of the residential belt (Kotturpuram, Adyar) and the employment zones (Guindy Industrial Estate, CIPET, Anna University). For passengers heading to Tambaram or beyond, this is also where the suburban train is often faster than continuing on Route 21G.
Speed advisoryFor passengers from Broadway heading to Tambaram, alighting at Guindy RS and taking a suburban train to Tambaram (approximately 15 minutes by train versus 40 to 45 minutes remaining on the bus during peak hours) can save significant time.

Zone 4: Airport Belt — St Thomas Mount to Thirusoolam (Stops 12 to 14)

Stop 12: St Thomas Mount (Pallavaram Road Junction)

CategoryDetails
What it isHill church heritage site and key road junction south of Guindy
Key landmarksSt Thomas Mount (also known as Parangi Malai or Big Mount) — a hilltop sacred to Christian tradition as the site where the Apostle Thomas (St Thomas, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ) is believed to have been martyred in 72 CE. The Church of Our Lady of Expectation on the hilltop (built 1523 by the Portuguese) is one of India’s most historically significant Christian shrines. St Thomas Mount suburban railway station (MRTS / Suburban rail terminus of the extended Chennai Metro)
HeritageSt Thomas Mount is one of three sites in the world associated with the Apostle Thomas — along with Santhome Basilica (Chennai) and the Basilica of Bom Jesus (Goa). The church on the summit contains a centuries-old painting of the Apostle and a cross that tradition holds was carved by St Thomas himself. It is a major pilgrimage destination for Catholics worldwide.
Metro/RailChennai Metro Green Line now extends to St Thomas Mount, making this a Metro interchange from March 2026.

Stop 13: Meenambakkam (Old Airport)

CategoryDetails
What it isOld domestic airport area stop, a major residential and commercial junction approaching Chennai Airport
Key landmarksMeenambakkam — site of the original domestic airport (Meenambakkam Airport) which predated the current Chennai International Airport at Thirusoolam. The area now has government offices, defence establishments, and residential colonies. CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) offices, Airlines Society of India guest houses, MTC Bus Depot
Location noteMany airport workers, airline crew, and aviation sector employees live in the Meenambakkam and Thirusoolam belt and use Route 21G as their daily commuter bus. This stop sees moderate boarding from this workforce.

Stop 14: Thirusoolam (Chennai International Airport)

CategoryDetails
What it isTHE most distinctive stop on Route 21G — a direct MTC bus stop at Chennai International Airport
Key landmarksChennai International Airport — formally Madras International Airport, also known as Anna International Airport — is the third busiest airport in India, handling approximately 22 million passengers annually. Terminal 1 (domestic, older), Terminal 2 (international and domestic, new), and the integrated terminal complex are all accessible from the Thirusoolam area.
How to use Route 21G for the airportAlight at Thirusoolam stop. The airport entry gates are within walking distance (approximately 500 metres to 1 km depending on the terminal). The CISF-controlled airport perimeter road connects to both domestic and international drop-off points. For international travel, allow extra time for the walk plus security queuing. For domestic travel, the walk is shorter. A free airport shuttle also runs between terminals.
Why this mattersRoute 21G from Broadway (and intermediate stops including Chepauk, Mandaveli, Adyar Gate, Anna University, Guindy RS) gives budget travellers a direct bus connection to Chennai Airport. The standard auto-rickshaw fare from Guindy to the airport is Rs 200 to Rs 350 during peak hours. Route 21G covers the same journey for Rs 12 to Rs 15.
Important caveatRoute 21G is an ordinary city bus — not an airport coach. It does not have luggage racks or announcements. For travellers with large baggage, the bus can be challenging during peak hours when it is crowded. Off-peak travel (before 7 AM or between 11 AM and 4 PM) on Route 21G to the airport is comfortable and practical.
Last bus timingThe last bus from Broadway passes Thirusoolam at approximately 10:50 PM (departure from Broadway at 9:25 PM + 85 minute journey). For very late departures, verify and consider alternatives.

Zone 5: Pallavaram to Tambaram (Stops 15 to 18)

Stop 15: Pallavaram

CategoryDetails
What it isDense residential suburb south of the airport, historically associated with defence establishments
Key landmarksPallavaram Bus Stand (major interchange for buses heading toward Chromepet, Tambaram, Kelambakkam, and GST Road destinations), Indian Air Force Station Tambaram (one of the oldest IAF stations in South India), Pallavaram Railway Station (suburban rail), Pallavaram Hills (a prominent geological feature — the Pallavaram area has one of the highest concentrations of Neolithic stone tools found anywhere in South India, indicating prehistoric human habitation)
HeritageThe Pallavaram Hills are a UNESCO-recognised site for prehistoric Stone Age artefacts. Archaeological finds here in the 19th century were among the first to establish evidence of prehistoric habitation in South India.
Rail connectionPallavaram Railway Station on the Chennai Beach to Tambaram suburban line provides direct rail access to Guindy, Saidapet, Mambalam, and Chennai Beach.

Stop 16: Chromepet

CategoryDetails
What it isOne of South Chennai’s most important commercial hubs — famous across India for the gem and jewellery trade
Key landmarksChromepet Gem and Jewellery Market (one of India’s three major gem cutting and jewellery manufacturing centres, alongside Jaipur and Surat — thousands of small workshops cut, polish, and set diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and other stones for export), Chromepet Bus Stand, Chromepet Railway Station, multiple wholesale gem trading shops
Trade significanceChromepet produces a significant portion of India’s gem-set jewellery exports. The cluster of family-run workshops here is a specialist industrial zone unlike any other in Chennai. Most gem cutting here serves export markets in the USA, Europe, and UAE.
Real estateRs 7,000 to Rs 9,000 per sq ft in 2026. Popular with middle-income families for its connectivity to both Tambaram and central Chennai.

Stop 17: TB Sanatorium (Tambaram Sanatorium)

CategoryDetails
What it isHistoric government medical facility landmark approaching Tambaram
Key landmarksTambaram Sanatorium (Government Hospital for Thoracic Medicine, originally built in the early 20th century as a tuberculosis sanatorium — one of the earliest dedicated TB treatment facilities in South India. Still operating as a government chest hospital), Government Thoracic Medicine Hospital
HistoryTambaram Sanatorium was established during the British era specifically to treat tuberculosis patients, who were housed in the sanatorium’s pavilion-style wards to benefit from the cleaner air away from the congested city. The surrounding area still carries the name ‘Sanatorium’ after this institution.

Stop 18: Tambaram (Terminus)

CategoryDetails
What it isSouthern terminus of Route 21G, one of Chennai’s most important southern suburban hubs
Key landmarksTambaram Railway Station (major junction on the Chennai Beach to Chengalpattu suburban line — one of the busiest suburban rail stations in South India, connecting to Chennai Beach, Guindy, Saidapet, and onward to Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, and Villupuram), Tambaram Bus Stand (major interchange for buses to Kelambakkam, Vandalur, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry via ECR, and GST Road towns), St Thomas Mount Cantonment (Indian Army cantonment area), IAF Station Tambaram
Rail connectionsTambaram Railway Station connects to: Chennai Beach (northward, with stops at Chromepet, Pallavaram, Guindy, Mambalam, Kodambakkam, Saidapet, Park Town, and Fort), and southward to Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, Villupuram, and onward to Bengaluru via the suburban and MEMU services.
Onward busesTambaram is a major bus interchange for routes to Kelambakkam and OMR, Vandalur Zoo, Mahabalipuram (ECR), and towns along the GST Road including Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram.
TipTambaram is the natural end point if travelling from Broadway. For onward travel to Kelambakkam or GST Road destinations, change at Tambaram Bus Stand.

Using Route 21G to Reach Chennai Airport

Route 21G is one of the very few MTC bus routes that stops directly at Chennai International Airport. Here is a complete guide to using it.

QuestionAnswer
Which stop is the airport?Stop 14: Thirusoolam. Alight here for Chennai International Airport.
How far is the terminal from the stop?Approximately 500 metres to 1 km depending on the terminal. International Terminal 4 (T4) and Domestic Terminal 1 are both accessible by walking or taking an auto from the Thirusoolam stop.
From Broadway to Airport, how long?Approximately 66 minutes by the timetable (Broadway departure + 66 minute offset to Thirusoolam stop). Add 15 to 25 minutes during peak hours.
From Tambaram to Airport, how long?Approximately 24 minutes from Tambaram departure to Thirusoolam. One of the fastest budget options for Tambaram residents heading to the airport.
What is the fare Broadway to Airport?Approximately Rs 11 to Rs 14 (Ordinary service, 14 stages).
What is the last bus from Broadway to Airport?Last Broadway departure is 9:25 PM, reaching Thirusoolam at approximately 10:31 PM. For very late-night departures, verify and consider alternatives.
What is the first bus from Broadway to Airport?First Broadway departure is 5:45 AM, reaching Thirusoolam at approximately 6:51 AM.
Is this bus suitable for international travel?For domestic travel with a standard cabin bag and off-peak travel, yes. For international travel with large checked luggage during peak hours, the bus gets crowded — arrive early or use an off-peak trip.
Alternative airport busesRoute 47F (Airport to Mofussil Bus Stand / CMBT area), TNSTC airport services, and auto-rickshaws from Guindy RS or St Thomas Mount are alternatives if 21G is crowded.

Bus Fare Chart for Route 21G

Route 21G operates Ordinary and Express services. Starting fare is Rs 6 ordinary or Rs 8 Express. 14 fare stages. All fares include a cess of Rs 1.

StageOrdinary (Rs)Express (Rs)Deluxe (Rs)Night Service (Rs)
1681210
27101412
38111614
49131816
510142018
611162220
712172422
813192624
914202826
1015223028
11 to 1216233230
13 to 14 (Full route)17253432

Practical fare guide:

  • Broadway to Mandaveli (approximately 8 km): Rs 8 to Rs 11
  • Broadway to Anna University (approximately 16 km): Rs 10 to Rs 14
  • Broadway to Guindy RS (approximately 18 km): Rs 11 to Rs 15
  • Broadway to Chennai Airport / Thirusoolam (approximately 22 km): Rs 11 to Rs 14
  • Broadway to Tambaram (full route, 33.6 km): Rs 17 to Rs 25
  • Tambaram to Chennai Airport: Rs 8 to Rs 11
  • Monthly pass: Rs 2,000 unlimited MTC pass covers Route 21G (from March 2025)

Interchange and Connectivity Guide

StopConnect ToModeDestination
BroadwayAll city and mofussil busesMTC / SETCAll Chennai zones and all Tamil Nadu
SecretariatFort St George, Fort MuseumOn footHeritage walk, government offices
ChepaukChepauk Cricket Ground (CSK)On footIPL and Test cricket matches
ChepaukMarina Beach promenadeOn foot13 km beach, Anna Memorial
MandaveliMandaveli MRTS StationMRTS RailChennai Beach, Fort, Saidapet, Thiruvanmiyur
Adyar GateAdyar Cancer InstituteOn foot or autoOncology treatment and consultation
Adyar GateAdyar Poonga (Eco Park)Short walkMangrove wetland nature park
KotturpuramAnna University main gate (auto)AutoEngineering college and research campus
Engineering CollegeAnna University campusOn footCEG, MIT, Alagappa College, Architecture Dept
Guindy RSGuindy Railway StationOn footChennai Beach, Saidapet, Chromepet, Tambaram
Guindy RSMetro Green Line (Guindy)Auto or walkSaidapet, Anna Nagar, CMBT, Airport Metro
St Thomas MountSt Thomas Mount ChurchOn foot1523 Portuguese church, pilgrimage site
St Thomas MountChennai Metro Green Line (St Thomas Mount)On footGuindy, Saidapet, Anna Nagar, CMBT (from March 2026)
ThirusoolamChennai International AirportOn foot / autoDomestic and International terminals
PallavaramPallavaram Railway StationOn footChennai Beach, Guindy, Tambaram
ChromepetChromepet Railway StationOn footChennai Beach, Guindy, Tambaram
TambaramTambaram Railway StationOn footChennai Beach and southward to Chengalpattu
TambaramTambaram Bus StandOn footKelambakkam, OMR, GST Road, Mahabalipuram

Who Uses Route 21G

Airport Travellers and Aviation Workers

The Thirusoolam stop at Chennai Airport makes Route 21G uniquely valuable for budget travellers, airport ground staff, airline crew, and CISF personnel commuting to the airport from Broadway, Chepauk, Mandaveli, Adyar, and Guindy. No other ordinary city bus covers this exact airport-to-city corridor with as many intermediate boarding points.

Anna University Students and Faculty

The Engineering College stop serves Anna University’s main campus directly. Students and faculty from Mandaveli, Adyar, and the Marina belt use Route 21G as a direct connection without requiring a change at Guindy or CMBT.

Tambaram and Southern Suburb Residents

Residents of Tambaram, Chromepet, Pallavaram, and the Sanatorium belt use Route 21G for access to the Marina and Broadway zones — a 33.6 km connection that otherwise requires two or three bus changes.

Heritage and Religious Travellers

Route 21G passes or gives access to Fort St George (1644), St Mary’s Church (1680), Chepauk and the Anna memorials, Gandhi Mandapam, St Thomas Mount Church (1523), and Parthasarathy Temple (Triplicane, accessible from Stop 2). For heritage and pilgrimage travellers moving between north and south Chennai landmarks, this route is a single-bus solution.

Gem Trade Professionals

Chromepet’s gem and jewellery cluster draws buyers, traders, and craftsmen from central Chennai. Route 21G provides a direct connection from Broadway and the marina belt to the Chromepet gem market.

Traveller Tips for Route 21G

Frequency Pattern

  • The official departure times list 60 trips — not a uniform 7-minute interval. Morning peak trips are clustered closely; midday gaps (roughly 1 PM to 3:30 PM) can stretch to 20 to 30 minutes. Always check the full timetable before travelling during off-peak hours.
  • The 7-minutes-average claim reflects the total trips spread across the full day, not an even distribution

Airport Travel Strategy

  • For domestic travel from Broadway to the airport: the 5:45 AM or 6:00 AM first trips arrive at Thirusoolam by approximately 6:50 to 7:05 AM — useful for early morning departures
  • Off-peak window for comfortable airport travel on Route 21G: between 10:10 AM and 4:05 PM when buses are less crowded
  • From Tambaram to the airport: Thirusoolam is approximately 24 minutes from Tambaram — faster and far cheaper than a cab
  • From Guindy RS to the airport: approximately 18 minutes. Practical for professionals working in Guindy with flights to catch

The Guindy RS Shortcut

  • For Broadway to Tambaram passengers in a hurry during peak hours, consider: ride 21G to Guindy RS (stop 11), alight, and take a suburban train to Tambaram (approximately 15 minutes by train vs 40 to 45 minutes by bus remaining)
  • Suburban trains from Guindy RS run approximately every 10 to 15 minutes to Tambaram. This hybrid approach can save 20 to 30 minutes during peak congestion

Match Day and Event Advisory

  • On CSK IPL match days at Chepauk, buses on this route passing the Chepauk stop are extremely crowded before and after matches. Add 20 to 30 minutes to journey estimates and consider boarding or alighting at alternate stops

Bus Tracking

  • MTC official website: mtcbus.tn.gov.in
  • TownBus app and Chennai Travel Route Map app for real-time updates

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take the 21G bus directly to Chennai Airport?

Yes. Route 21G stops at Thirusoolam (Stop 14), which is at the perimeter of Chennai International Airport. From the Thirusoolam bus stop, both the domestic and international terminals are accessible by a short walk (approximately 500 metres to 1 km) or a brief auto ride. This makes Route 21G one of the cheapest ways to reach the airport from Broadway, Chepauk, Adyar, Anna University, and Guindy.

What is the page error on the current spiritofchennai.com listing?

The existing page incorrectly lists the Last Stop as Poonamalle. This is wrong. Route 21G runs from Broadway to Tambaram. Poonamalle is served by a different set of routes including Route 101. This has been corrected in this guide.

How is Route 21G different from Route 102?

Both routes run from Broadway toward Kelambakkam and Tambaram direction and share several stops (Broadway, Secretariat, Chepauk, YMIA). Route 102 continues via Santhome, Foreshore Estate, MRC Nagar, and Adyar Depot before entering the OMR corridor toward Kelambakkam. Route 21G takes a different path via Mandaveli, Adyar Gate, Kotturpuram, and Anna University before reaching the airport belt. Choose 21G if heading to Anna University, the airport, Chromepet, or Tambaram. Choose 102 if heading to Santhome, Adyar Depot, or the OMR corridor.

What is the fare from Broadway to Chennai Airport?

The ordinary fare from Broadway to Thirusoolam (Chennai Airport stop) is approximately Rs 11 to Rs 14 depending on whether you board an ordinary or express service.

Is Tambaram the last stop or is it Poonamallee?

Tambaram is the correct last stop on Route 21G. The page error showing Poonamallee as the last stop is incorrect. Poonamallee is a western suburb reached via completely different corridors (routes 101, B70 etc). Tambaram is the southern suburb at the end of this coastal and airport route.

Can I use Route 21G to reach St Thomas Mount Church?

Yes. Alight at Stop 12 (St Thomas Mount). The hill church (Church of Our Lady of Expectation, built 1523) is reached by climbing the 135 steps to the summit. The church is open daily and is a major pilgrimage destination for Catholics, with particular significance as one of three sites worldwide associated with the Apostle Thomas.

What is special about Chromepet?

Chromepet is one of India’s three major gem cutting and jewellery manufacturing centres alongside Jaipur and Surat. Thousands of small workshops in Chromepet cut, polish, and set diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and precious stones for export markets in the USA, Europe, and UAE. The cluster is largely composed of family-run businesses that have operated for generations.

Useful Links

  • MTC Official Website: mtcbus.tn.gov.in
  • Chennai International Airport: https://www.aai.aero/en/airports/chennai
  • Anna University: https://www.annauniv.edu
  • Related route: 102 (Broadway to Kelambakkam via Santhome, Adyar and OMR)
  • Related route: M21G (Broadway to Guindy Bus Terminal, Deluxe service with 19 trips)
  • Monthly pass: Rs 2,000 unlimited MTC pass covers Route 21G (from March 2025)

Last updated: March 2026. MTC may change route timings, stops, and fares without notice. Always verify current information at mtcbus.tn.gov.in.

MTC Route 21G — Full Day Timetable

Broadway to Tambaram via Marina, Anna University and Chennai Airport | 18 Stops | 60 Trips

Stops are rows. Columns show Trip 1, Trip 2… Yellow column headers = peak hour trips (7 AM to 10 AM, 5 PM to 8 PM). Airport stop is Stop 14 (Thirusoolam).

TIMETABLE NOTE: Departure times are the official schedule published on spiritofchennai.com. These are actual listed times, not estimated intervals. The schedule is not uniform — morning and evening peaks are closely clustered, with midday gaps of 20 to 30 minutes between some trips.

Direction 1: Broadway to Tambaram — 60 Trips | First Bus 5:45 AM | Last Bus 9:25 PM

Stop ↓Trip 1Trip 2Trip 3Trip 4Trip 5Trip 6Trip 7Trip 8Trip 9Trip 10Trip 11Trip 12Trip 13Trip 14Trip 15
1. Broadway5:45 AM6:00 AM6:15 AM6:30 AM6:45 AM7:15 AM7:40 AM8:10 AM8:30 AM8:40 AM8:47 AM8:55 AM9:05 AM9:15 AM9:20 AM
2. Secretariat (Fort St George)5:50 AM6:05 AM6:20 AM6:35 AM6:50 AM7:20 AM7:45 AM8:15 AM8:35 AM8:45 AM8:52 AM9:00 AM9:10 AM9:20 AM9:25 AM
3. Chepauk (Anna Square)5:54 AM6:09 AM6:24 AM6:39 AM6:54 AM7:24 AM7:49 AM8:19 AM8:39 AM8:49 AM8:56 AM9:04 AM9:14 AM9:24 AM9:29 AM
4. QMC College (Queen Mary’s College)5:58 AM6:13 AM6:28 AM6:43 AM6:58 AM7:28 AM7:53 AM8:23 AM8:43 AM8:53 AM9:00 AM9:08 AM9:18 AM9:28 AM9:33 AM
5. YMIA6:02 AM6:17 AM6:32 AM6:47 AM7:02 AM7:32 AM7:57 AM8:27 AM8:47 AM8:57 AM9:04 AM9:12 AM9:22 AM9:32 AM9:37 AM
6. Mandaveli6:07 AM6:22 AM6:37 AM6:52 AM7:07 AM7:37 AM8:02 AM8:32 AM8:52 AM9:02 AM9:09 AM9:17 AM9:27 AM9:37 AM9:42 AM
7. Adyar Gate (Park Sheraton)6:13 AM6:28 AM6:43 AM6:58 AM7:13 AM7:43 AM8:08 AM8:38 AM8:58 AM9:08 AM9:15 AM9:23 AM9:33 AM9:43 AM9:48 AM
8. Kotturpuram6:18 AM6:33 AM6:48 AM7:03 AM7:18 AM7:48 AM8:13 AM8:43 AM9:03 AM9:13 AM9:20 AM9:28 AM9:38 AM9:48 AM9:53 AM
9. Engineering College (Anna University)6:23 AM6:38 AM6:53 AM7:08 AM7:23 AM7:53 AM8:18 AM8:48 AM9:08 AM9:18 AM9:25 AM9:33 AM9:43 AM9:53 AM9:58 AM
10. Concorde (Raj Bhavan)6:28 AM6:43 AM6:58 AM7:13 AM7:28 AM7:58 AM8:23 AM8:53 AM9:13 AM9:23 AM9:30 AM9:38 AM9:48 AM9:58 AM10:03 AM
11. Guindy RS (Race Course)6:33 AM6:48 AM7:03 AM7:18 AM7:33 AM8:03 AM8:28 AM8:58 AM9:18 AM9:28 AM9:35 AM9:43 AM9:53 AM10:03 AM10:08 AM
12. St Thomas Mount6:40 AM6:55 AM7:10 AM7:25 AM7:40 AM8:10 AM8:35 AM9:05 AM9:25 AM9:35 AM9:42 AM9:50 AM10:00 AM10:10 AM10:15 AM
13. Meenambakkam (Old Airport)6:46 AM7:01 AM7:16 AM7:31 AM7:46 AM8:16 AM8:41 AM9:11 AM9:31 AM9:41 AM9:48 AM9:56 AM10:06 AM10:16 AM10:21 AM
14. Thirusoolam (Chennai Airport)6:51 AM7:06 AM7:21 AM7:36 AM7:51 AM8:21 AM8:46 AM9:16 AM9:36 AM9:46 AM9:53 AM10:01 AM10:11 AM10:21 AM10:26 AM
15. Pallavaram6:58 AM7:13 AM7:28 AM7:43 AM7:58 AM8:28 AM8:53 AM9:23 AM9:43 AM9:53 AM10:00 AM10:08 AM10:18 AM10:28 AM10:33 AM
16. Chromepet7:04 AM7:19 AM7:34 AM7:49 AM8:04 AM8:34 AM8:59 AM9:29 AM9:49 AM9:59 AM10:06 AM10:14 AM10:24 AM10:34 AM10:39 AM
17. TB Sanatorium7:09 AM7:24 AM7:39 AM7:54 AM8:09 AM8:39 AM9:04 AM9:34 AM9:54 AM10:04 AM10:11 AM10:19 AM10:29 AM10:39 AM10:44 AM
18. Tambaram7:15 AM7:30 AM7:45 AM8:00 AM8:15 AM8:45 AM9:10 AM9:40 AM10:00 AM10:10 AM10:17 AM10:25 AM10:35 AM10:45 AM10:50 AM
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1. Broadway9:30 AM9:40 AM10:10 AM10:30 AM11:00 AM11:10 AM11:25 AM11:35 AM11:40 AM11:50 AM12:00 PM12:05 PM12:15 PM12:45 PM1:20 PM
2. Secretariat (Fort St George)9:35 AM9:45 AM10:15 AM10:35 AM11:05 AM11:15 AM11:30 AM11:40 AM11:45 AM11:55 AM12:05 PM12:10 PM12:20 PM12:50 PM1:25 PM
3. Chepauk (Anna Square)9:39 AM9:49 AM10:19 AM10:39 AM11:09 AM11:19 AM11:34 AM11:44 AM11:49 AM11:59 AM12:09 PM12:14 PM12:24 PM12:54 PM1:29 PM
4. QMC College (Queen Mary’s College)9:43 AM9:53 AM10:23 AM10:43 AM11:13 AM11:23 AM11:38 AM11:48 AM11:53 AM12:03 PM12:13 PM12:18 PM12:28 PM12:58 PM1:33 PM
5. YMIA9:47 AM9:57 AM10:27 AM10:47 AM11:17 AM11:27 AM11:42 AM11:52 AM11:57 AM12:07 PM12:17 PM12:22 PM12:32 PM1:02 PM1:37 PM
6. Mandaveli9:52 AM10:02 AM10:32 AM10:52 AM11:22 AM11:32 AM11:47 AM11:57 AM12:02 PM12:12 PM12:22 PM12:27 PM12:37 PM1:07 PM1:42 PM
7. Adyar Gate (Park Sheraton)9:58 AM10:08 AM10:38 AM10:58 AM11:28 AM11:38 AM11:53 AM12:03 PM12:08 PM12:18 PM12:28 PM12:33 PM12:43 PM1:13 PM1:48 PM
8. Kotturpuram10:03 AM10:13 AM10:43 AM11:03 AM11:33 AM11:43 AM11:58 AM12:08 PM12:13 PM12:23 PM12:33 PM12:38 PM12:48 PM1:18 PM1:53 PM
9. Engineering College (Anna University)10:08 AM10:18 AM10:48 AM11:08 AM11:38 AM11:48 AM12:03 PM12:13 PM12:18 PM12:28 PM12:38 PM12:43 PM12:53 PM1:23 PM1:58 PM
10. Concorde (Raj Bhavan)10:13 AM10:23 AM10:53 AM11:13 AM11:43 AM11:53 AM12:08 PM12:18 PM12:23 PM12:33 PM12:43 PM12:48 PM12:58 PM1:28 PM2:03 PM
11. Guindy RS (Race Course)10:18 AM10:28 AM10:58 AM11:18 AM11:48 AM11:58 AM12:13 PM12:23 PM12:28 PM12:38 PM12:48 PM12:53 PM1:03 PM1:33 PM2:08 PM
12. St Thomas Mount10:25 AM10:35 AM11:05 AM11:25 AM11:55 AM12:05 PM12:20 PM12:30 PM12:35 PM12:45 PM12:55 PM1:00 PM1:10 PM1:40 PM2:15 PM
13. Meenambakkam (Old Airport)10:31 AM10:41 AM11:11 AM11:31 AM12:01 PM12:11 PM12:26 PM12:36 PM12:41 PM12:51 PM1:01 PM1:06 PM1:16 PM1:46 PM2:21 PM
14. Thirusoolam (Chennai Airport)10:36 AM10:46 AM11:16 AM11:36 AM12:06 PM12:16 PM12:31 PM12:41 PM12:46 PM12:56 PM1:06 PM1:11 PM1:21 PM1:51 PM2:26 PM
15. Pallavaram10:43 AM10:53 AM11:23 AM11:43 AM12:13 PM12:23 PM12:38 PM12:48 PM12:53 PM1:03 PM1:13 PM1:18 PM1:28 PM1:58 PM2:33 PM
16. Chromepet10:49 AM10:59 AM11:29 AM11:49 AM12:19 PM12:29 PM12:44 PM12:54 PM12:59 PM1:09 PM1:19 PM1:24 PM1:34 PM2:04 PM2:39 PM
17. TB Sanatorium10:54 AM11:04 AM11:34 AM11:54 AM12:24 PM12:34 PM12:49 PM12:59 PM1:04 PM1:14 PM1:24 PM1:29 PM1:39 PM2:09 PM2:44 PM
18. Tambaram11:00 AM11:10 AM11:40 AM12:00 PM12:30 PM12:40 PM12:55 PM1:05 PM1:10 PM1:20 PM1:30 PM1:35 PM1:45 PM2:15 PM2:50 PM
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1. Broadway1:45 PM2:05 PM2:25 PM2:35 PM2:45 PM2:55 PM3:10 PM3:30 PM3:45 PM4:05 PM4:20 PM4:45 PM5:00 PM5:05 PM5:17 PM
2. Secretariat (Fort St George)1:50 PM2:10 PM2:30 PM2:40 PM2:50 PM3:00 PM3:15 PM3:35 PM3:50 PM4:10 PM4:25 PM4:50 PM5:05 PM5:10 PM5:22 PM
3. Chepauk (Anna Square)1:54 PM2:14 PM2:34 PM2:44 PM2:54 PM3:04 PM3:19 PM3:39 PM3:54 PM4:14 PM4:29 PM4:54 PM5:09 PM5:14 PM5:26 PM
4. QMC College (Queen Mary’s College)1:58 PM2:18 PM2:38 PM2:48 PM2:58 PM3:08 PM3:23 PM3:43 PM3:58 PM4:18 PM4:33 PM4:58 PM5:13 PM5:18 PM5:30 PM
5. YMIA2:02 PM2:22 PM2:42 PM2:52 PM3:02 PM3:12 PM3:27 PM3:47 PM4:02 PM4:22 PM4:37 PM5:02 PM5:17 PM5:22 PM5:34 PM
6. Mandaveli2:07 PM2:27 PM2:47 PM2:57 PM3:07 PM3:17 PM3:32 PM3:52 PM4:07 PM4:27 PM4:42 PM5:07 PM5:22 PM5:27 PM5:39 PM
7. Adyar Gate (Park Sheraton)2:13 PM2:33 PM2:53 PM3:03 PM3:13 PM3:23 PM3:38 PM3:58 PM4:13 PM4:33 PM4:48 PM5:13 PM5:28 PM5:33 PM5:45 PM
8. Kotturpuram2:18 PM2:38 PM2:58 PM3:08 PM3:18 PM3:28 PM3:43 PM4:03 PM4:18 PM4:38 PM4:53 PM5:18 PM5:33 PM5:38 PM5:50 PM
9. Engineering College (Anna University)2:23 PM2:43 PM3:03 PM3:13 PM3:23 PM3:33 PM3:48 PM4:08 PM4:23 PM4:43 PM4:58 PM5:23 PM5:38 PM5:43 PM5:55 PM
10. Concorde (Raj Bhavan)2:28 PM2:48 PM3:08 PM3:18 PM3:28 PM3:38 PM3:53 PM4:13 PM4:28 PM4:48 PM5:03 PM5:28 PM5:43 PM5:48 PM6:00 PM
11. Guindy RS (Race Course)2:33 PM2:53 PM3:13 PM3:23 PM3:33 PM3:43 PM3:58 PM4:18 PM4:33 PM4:53 PM5:08 PM5:33 PM5:48 PM5:53 PM6:05 PM
12. St Thomas Mount2:40 PM3:00 PM3:20 PM3:30 PM3:40 PM3:50 PM4:05 PM4:25 PM4:40 PM5:00 PM5:15 PM5:40 PM5:55 PM6:00 PM6:12 PM
13. Meenambakkam (Old Airport)2:46 PM3:06 PM3:26 PM3:36 PM3:46 PM3:56 PM4:11 PM4:31 PM4:46 PM5:06 PM5:21 PM5:46 PM6:01 PM6:06 PM6:18 PM
14. Thirusoolam (Chennai Airport)2:51 PM3:11 PM3:31 PM3:41 PM3:51 PM4:01 PM4:16 PM4:36 PM4:51 PM5:11 PM5:26 PM5:51 PM6:06 PM6:11 PM6:23 PM
15. Pallavaram2:58 PM3:18 PM3:38 PM3:48 PM3:58 PM4:08 PM4:23 PM4:43 PM4:58 PM5:18 PM5:33 PM5:58 PM6:13 PM6:18 PM6:30 PM
16. Chromepet3:04 PM3:24 PM3:44 PM3:54 PM4:04 PM4:14 PM4:29 PM4:49 PM5:04 PM5:24 PM5:39 PM6:04 PM6:19 PM6:24 PM6:36 PM
17. TB Sanatorium3:09 PM3:29 PM3:49 PM3:59 PM4:09 PM4:19 PM4:34 PM4:54 PM5:09 PM5:29 PM5:44 PM6:09 PM6:24 PM6:29 PM6:41 PM
18. Tambaram3:15 PM3:35 PM3:55 PM4:05 PM4:15 PM4:25 PM4:40 PM5:00 PM5:15 PM5:35 PM5:50 PM6:15 PM6:30 PM6:35 PM6:47 PM
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1. Broadway5:25 PM5:40 PM5:55 PM6:10 PM6:30 PM6:55 PM7:10 PM7:45 PM8:00 PM8:05 PM8:06 PM8:12 PM8:30 PM8:42 PM9:25 PM
2. Secretariat (Fort St George)5:30 PM5:45 PM6:00 PM6:15 PM6:35 PM7:00 PM7:15 PM7:50 PM8:05 PM8:10 PM8:11 PM8:17 PM8:35 PM8:47 PM9:30 PM
3. Chepauk (Anna Square)5:34 PM5:49 PM6:04 PM6:19 PM6:39 PM7:04 PM7:19 PM7:54 PM8:09 PM8:14 PM8:15 PM8:21 PM8:39 PM8:51 PM9:34 PM
4. QMC College (Queen Mary’s College)5:38 PM5:53 PM6:08 PM6:23 PM6:43 PM7:08 PM7:23 PM7:58 PM8:13 PM8:18 PM8:19 PM8:25 PM8:43 PM8:55 PM9:38 PM
5. YMIA5:42 PM5:57 PM6:12 PM6:27 PM6:47 PM7:12 PM7:27 PM8:02 PM8:17 PM8:22 PM8:23 PM8:29 PM8:47 PM8:59 PM9:42 PM
6. Mandaveli5:47 PM6:02 PM6:17 PM6:32 PM6:52 PM7:17 PM7:32 PM8:07 PM8:22 PM8:27 PM8:28 PM8:34 PM8:52 PM9:04 PM9:47 PM
7. Adyar Gate (Park Sheraton)5:53 PM6:08 PM6:23 PM6:38 PM6:58 PM7:23 PM7:38 PM8:13 PM8:28 PM8:33 PM8:34 PM8:40 PM8:58 PM9:10 PM9:53 PM
8. Kotturpuram5:58 PM6:13 PM6:28 PM6:43 PM7:03 PM7:28 PM7:43 PM8:18 PM8:33 PM8:38 PM8:39 PM8:45 PM9:03 PM9:15 PM9:58 PM
9. Engineering College (Anna University)6:03 PM6:18 PM6:33 PM6:48 PM7:08 PM7:33 PM7:48 PM8:23 PM8:38 PM8:43 PM8:44 PM8:50 PM9:08 PM9:20 PM10:03 PM
10. Concorde (Raj Bhavan)6:08 PM6:23 PM6:38 PM6:53 PM7:13 PM7:38 PM7:53 PM8:28 PM8:43 PM8:48 PM8:49 PM8:55 PM9:13 PM9:25 PM10:08 PM
11. Guindy RS (Race Course)6:13 PM6:28 PM6:43 PM6:58 PM7:18 PM7:43 PM7:58 PM8:33 PM8:48 PM8:53 PM8:54 PM9:00 PM9:18 PM9:30 PM10:13 PM
12. St Thomas Mount6:20 PM6:35 PM6:50 PM7:05 PM7:25 PM7:50 PM8:05 PM8:40 PM8:55 PM9:00 PM9:01 PM9:07 PM9:25 PM9:37 PM10:20 PM
13. Meenambakkam (Old Airport)6:26 PM6:41 PM6:56 PM7:11 PM7:31 PM7:56 PM8:11 PM8:46 PM9:01 PM9:06 PM9:07 PM9:13 PM9:31 PM9:43 PM10:26 PM
14. Thirusoolam (Chennai Airport)6:31 PM6:46 PM7:01 PM7:16 PM7:36 PM8:01 PM8:16 PM8:51 PM9:06 PM9:11 PM9:12 PM9:18 PM9:36 PM9:48 PM10:31 PM
15. Pallavaram6:38 PM6:53 PM7:08 PM7:23 PM7:43 PM8:08 PM8:23 PM8:58 PM9:13 PM9:18 PM9:19 PM9:25 PM9:43 PM9:55 PM10:38 PM
16. Chromepet6:44 PM6:59 PM7:14 PM7:29 PM7:49 PM8:14 PM8:29 PM9:04 PM9:19 PM9:24 PM9:25 PM9:31 PM9:49 PM10:01 PM10:44 PM
17. TB Sanatorium6:49 PM7:04 PM7:19 PM7:34 PM7:54 PM8:19 PM8:34 PM9:09 PM9:24 PM9:29 PM9:30 PM9:36 PM9:54 PM10:06 PM10:49 PM
18. Tambaram6:55 PM7:10 PM7:25 PM7:40 PM8:00 PM8:25 PM8:40 PM9:15 PM9:30 PM9:35 PM9:36 PM9:42 PM10:00 PM10:12 PM10:55 PM

Direction 2: Tambaram to Broadway — 60 Trips | First Bus 5:45 AM | Last Bus 9:25 PM

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1. Tambaram5:45 AM6:00 AM6:15 AM6:30 AM6:45 AM7:15 AM7:40 AM8:10 AM8:30 AM8:40 AM8:47 AM8:55 AM9:05 AM9:15 AM9:20 AM
2. TB Sanatorium5:51 AM6:06 AM6:21 AM6:36 AM6:51 AM7:21 AM7:46 AM8:16 AM8:36 AM8:46 AM8:53 AM9:01 AM9:11 AM9:21 AM9:26 AM
3. Chromepet5:56 AM6:11 AM6:26 AM6:41 AM6:56 AM7:26 AM7:51 AM8:21 AM8:41 AM8:51 AM8:58 AM9:06 AM9:16 AM9:26 AM9:31 AM
4. Pallavaram6:02 AM6:17 AM6:32 AM6:47 AM7:02 AM7:32 AM7:57 AM8:27 AM8:47 AM8:57 AM9:04 AM9:12 AM9:22 AM9:32 AM9:37 AM
5. Thirusoolam (Chennai Airport)6:09 AM6:24 AM6:39 AM6:54 AM7:09 AM7:39 AM8:04 AM8:34 AM8:54 AM9:04 AM9:11 AM9:19 AM9:29 AM9:39 AM9:44 AM
6. Meenambakkam (Old Airport)6:14 AM6:29 AM6:44 AM6:59 AM7:14 AM7:44 AM8:09 AM8:39 AM8:59 AM9:09 AM9:16 AM9:24 AM9:34 AM9:44 AM9:49 AM
7. St Thomas Mount6:20 AM6:35 AM6:50 AM7:05 AM7:20 AM7:50 AM8:15 AM8:45 AM9:05 AM9:15 AM9:22 AM9:30 AM9:40 AM9:50 AM9:55 AM
8. Guindy RS (Race Course)6:27 AM6:42 AM6:57 AM7:12 AM7:27 AM7:57 AM8:22 AM8:52 AM9:12 AM9:22 AM9:29 AM9:37 AM9:47 AM9:57 AM10:02 AM
9. Concorde (Raj Bhavan)6:32 AM6:47 AM7:02 AM7:17 AM7:32 AM8:02 AM8:27 AM8:57 AM9:17 AM9:27 AM9:34 AM9:42 AM9:52 AM10:02 AM10:07 AM
10. Engineering College (Anna University)6:37 AM6:52 AM7:07 AM7:22 AM7:37 AM8:07 AM8:32 AM9:02 AM9:22 AM9:32 AM9:39 AM9:47 AM9:57 AM10:07 AM10:12 AM
11. Kotturpuram6:42 AM6:57 AM7:12 AM7:27 AM7:42 AM8:12 AM8:37 AM9:07 AM9:27 AM9:37 AM9:44 AM9:52 AM10:02 AM10:12 AM10:17 AM
12. Adyar Gate (Park Sheraton)6:47 AM7:02 AM7:17 AM7:32 AM7:47 AM8:17 AM8:42 AM9:12 AM9:32 AM9:42 AM9:49 AM9:57 AM10:07 AM10:17 AM10:22 AM
13. Mandaveli6:53 AM7:08 AM7:23 AM7:38 AM7:53 AM8:23 AM8:48 AM9:18 AM9:38 AM9:48 AM9:55 AM10:03 AM10:13 AM10:23 AM10:28 AM
14. YMIA6:58 AM7:13 AM7:28 AM7:43 AM7:58 AM8:28 AM8:53 AM9:23 AM9:43 AM9:53 AM10:00 AM10:08 AM10:18 AM10:28 AM10:33 AM
15. QMC College (Queen Mary’s College)7:02 AM7:17 AM7:32 AM7:47 AM8:02 AM8:32 AM8:57 AM9:27 AM9:47 AM9:57 AM10:04 AM10:12 AM10:22 AM10:32 AM10:37 AM
16. Chepauk (Anna Square)7:06 AM7:21 AM7:36 AM7:51 AM8:06 AM8:36 AM9:01 AM9:31 AM9:51 AM10:01 AM10:08 AM10:16 AM10:26 AM10:36 AM10:41 AM
17. Secretariat (Fort St George)7:10 AM7:25 AM7:40 AM7:55 AM8:10 AM8:40 AM9:05 AM9:35 AM9:55 AM10:05 AM10:12 AM10:20 AM10:30 AM10:40 AM10:45 AM
18. Broadway7:15 AM7:30 AM7:45 AM8:00 AM8:15 AM8:45 AM9:10 AM9:40 AM10:00 AM10:10 AM10:17 AM10:25 AM10:35 AM10:45 AM10:50 AM
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1. Tambaram9:30 AM9:40 AM10:10 AM10:30 AM11:00 AM11:10 AM11:25 AM11:35 AM11:40 AM11:50 AM12:00 PM12:05 PM12:15 PM12:45 PM1:20 PM
2. TB Sanatorium9:36 AM9:46 AM10:16 AM10:36 AM11:06 AM11:16 AM11:31 AM11:41 AM11:46 AM11:56 AM12:06 PM12:11 PM12:21 PM12:51 PM1:26 PM
3. Chromepet9:41 AM9:51 AM10:21 AM10:41 AM11:11 AM11:21 AM11:36 AM11:46 AM11:51 AM12:01 PM12:11 PM12:16 PM12:26 PM12:56 PM1:31 PM
4. Pallavaram9:47 AM9:57 AM10:27 AM10:47 AM11:17 AM11:27 AM11:42 AM11:52 AM11:57 AM12:07 PM12:17 PM12:22 PM12:32 PM1:02 PM1:37 PM
5. Thirusoolam (Chennai Airport)9:54 AM10:04 AM10:34 AM10:54 AM11:24 AM11:34 AM11:49 AM11:59 AM12:04 PM12:14 PM12:24 PM12:29 PM12:39 PM1:09 PM1:44 PM
6. Meenambakkam (Old Airport)9:59 AM10:09 AM10:39 AM10:59 AM11:29 AM11:39 AM11:54 AM12:04 PM12:09 PM12:19 PM12:29 PM12:34 PM12:44 PM1:14 PM1:49 PM
7. St Thomas Mount10:05 AM10:15 AM10:45 AM11:05 AM11:35 AM11:45 AM12:00 PM12:10 PM12:15 PM12:25 PM12:35 PM12:40 PM12:50 PM1:20 PM1:55 PM
8. Guindy RS (Race Course)10:12 AM10:22 AM10:52 AM11:12 AM11:42 AM11:52 AM12:07 PM12:17 PM12:22 PM12:32 PM12:42 PM12:47 PM12:57 PM1:27 PM2:02 PM
9. Concorde (Raj Bhavan)10:17 AM10:27 AM10:57 AM11:17 AM11:47 AM11:57 AM12:12 PM12:22 PM12:27 PM12:37 PM12:47 PM12:52 PM1:02 PM1:32 PM2:07 PM
10. Engineering College (Anna University)10:22 AM10:32 AM11:02 AM11:22 AM11:52 AM12:02 PM12:17 PM12:27 PM12:32 PM12:42 PM12:52 PM12:57 PM1:07 PM1:37 PM2:12 PM
11. Kotturpuram10:27 AM10:37 AM11:07 AM11:27 AM11:57 AM12:07 PM12:22 PM12:32 PM12:37 PM12:47 PM12:57 PM1:02 PM1:12 PM1:42 PM2:17 PM
12. Adyar Gate (Park Sheraton)10:32 AM10:42 AM11:12 AM11:32 AM12:02 PM12:12 PM12:27 PM12:37 PM12:42 PM12:52 PM1:02 PM1:07 PM1:17 PM1:47 PM2:22 PM
13. Mandaveli10:38 AM10:48 AM11:18 AM11:38 AM12:08 PM12:18 PM12:33 PM12:43 PM12:48 PM12:58 PM1:08 PM1:13 PM1:23 PM1:53 PM2:28 PM
14. YMIA10:43 AM10:53 AM11:23 AM11:43 AM12:13 PM12:23 PM12:38 PM12:48 PM12:53 PM1:03 PM1:13 PM1:18 PM1:28 PM1:58 PM2:33 PM
15. QMC College (Queen Mary’s College)10:47 AM10:57 AM11:27 AM11:47 AM12:17 PM12:27 PM12:42 PM12:52 PM12:57 PM1:07 PM1:17 PM1:22 PM1:32 PM2:02 PM2:37 PM
16. Chepauk (Anna Square)10:51 AM11:01 AM11:31 AM11:51 AM12:21 PM12:31 PM12:46 PM12:56 PM1:01 PM1:11 PM1:21 PM1:26 PM1:36 PM2:06 PM2:41 PM
17. Secretariat (Fort St George)10:55 AM11:05 AM11:35 AM11:55 AM12:25 PM12:35 PM12:50 PM1:00 PM1:05 PM1:15 PM1:25 PM1:30 PM1:40 PM2:10 PM2:45 PM
18. Broadway11:00 AM11:10 AM11:40 AM12:00 PM12:30 PM12:40 PM12:55 PM1:05 PM1:10 PM1:20 PM1:30 PM1:35 PM1:45 PM2:15 PM2:50 PM
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1. Tambaram1:45 PM2:05 PM2:25 PM2:35 PM2:45 PM2:55 PM3:10 PM3:30 PM3:45 PM4:05 PM4:20 PM4:45 PM5:00 PM5:05 PM5:17 PM
2. TB Sanatorium1:51 PM2:11 PM2:31 PM2:41 PM2:51 PM3:01 PM3:16 PM3:36 PM3:51 PM4:11 PM4:26 PM4:51 PM5:06 PM5:11 PM5:23 PM
3. Chromepet1:56 PM2:16 PM2:36 PM2:46 PM2:56 PM3:06 PM3:21 PM3:41 PM3:56 PM4:16 PM4:31 PM4:56 PM5:11 PM5:16 PM5:28 PM
4. Pallavaram2:02 PM2:22 PM2:42 PM2:52 PM3:02 PM3:12 PM3:27 PM3:47 PM4:02 PM4:22 PM4:37 PM5:02 PM5:17 PM5:22 PM5:34 PM
5. Thirusoolam (Chennai Airport)2:09 PM2:29 PM2:49 PM2:59 PM3:09 PM3:19 PM3:34 PM3:54 PM4:09 PM4:29 PM4:44 PM5:09 PM5:24 PM5:29 PM5:41 PM
6. Meenambakkam (Old Airport)2:14 PM2:34 PM2:54 PM3:04 PM3:14 PM3:24 PM3:39 PM3:59 PM4:14 PM4:34 PM4:49 PM5:14 PM5:29 PM5:34 PM5:46 PM
7. St Thomas Mount2:20 PM2:40 PM3:00 PM3:10 PM3:20 PM3:30 PM3:45 PM4:05 PM4:20 PM4:40 PM4:55 PM5:20 PM5:35 PM5:40 PM5:52 PM
8. Guindy RS (Race Course)2:27 PM2:47 PM3:07 PM3:17 PM3:27 PM3:37 PM3:52 PM4:12 PM4:27 PM4:47 PM5:02 PM5:27 PM5:42 PM5:47 PM5:59 PM
9. Concorde (Raj Bhavan)2:32 PM2:52 PM3:12 PM3:22 PM3:32 PM3:42 PM3:57 PM4:17 PM4:32 PM4:52 PM5:07 PM5:32 PM5:47 PM5:52 PM6:04 PM
10. Engineering College (Anna University)2:37 PM2:57 PM3:17 PM3:27 PM3:37 PM3:47 PM4:02 PM4:22 PM4:37 PM4:57 PM5:12 PM5:37 PM5:52 PM5:57 PM6:09 PM
11. Kotturpuram2:42 PM3:02 PM3:22 PM3:32 PM3:42 PM3:52 PM4:07 PM4:27 PM4:42 PM5:02 PM5:17 PM5:42 PM5:57 PM6:02 PM6:14 PM
12. Adyar Gate (Park Sheraton)2:47 PM3:07 PM3:27 PM3:37 PM3:47 PM3:57 PM4:12 PM4:32 PM4:47 PM5:07 PM5:22 PM5:47 PM6:02 PM6:07 PM6:19 PM
13. Mandaveli2:53 PM3:13 PM3:33 PM3:43 PM3:53 PM4:03 PM4:18 PM4:38 PM4:53 PM5:13 PM5:28 PM5:53 PM6:08 PM6:13 PM6:25 PM
14. YMIA2:58 PM3:18 PM3:38 PM3:48 PM3:58 PM4:08 PM4:23 PM4:43 PM4:58 PM5:18 PM5:33 PM5:58 PM6:13 PM6:18 PM6:30 PM
15. QMC College (Queen Mary’s College)3:02 PM3:22 PM3:42 PM3:52 PM4:02 PM4:12 PM4:27 PM4:47 PM5:02 PM5:22 PM5:37 PM6:02 PM6:17 PM6:22 PM6:34 PM
16. Chepauk (Anna Square)3:06 PM3:26 PM3:46 PM3:56 PM4:06 PM4:16 PM4:31 PM4:51 PM5:06 PM5:26 PM5:41 PM6:06 PM6:21 PM6:26 PM6:38 PM
17. Secretariat (Fort St George)3:10 PM3:30 PM3:50 PM4:00 PM4:10 PM4:20 PM4:35 PM4:55 PM5:10 PM5:30 PM5:45 PM6:10 PM6:25 PM6:30 PM6:42 PM
18. Broadway3:15 PM3:35 PM3:55 PM4:05 PM4:15 PM4:25 PM4:40 PM5:00 PM5:15 PM5:35 PM5:50 PM6:15 PM6:30 PM6:35 PM6:47 PM
Stop ↓Trip 46Trip 47Trip 48Trip 49Trip 50Trip 51Trip 52Trip 53Trip 54Trip 55Trip 56Trip 57Trip 58Trip 59Trip 60
1. Tambaram5:25 PM5:40 PM5:55 PM6:10 PM6:30 PM6:55 PM7:10 PM7:45 PM8:00 PM8:05 PM8:06 PM8:12 PM8:30 PM8:42 PM9:25 PM
2. TB Sanatorium5:31 PM5:46 PM6:01 PM6:16 PM6:36 PM7:01 PM7:16 PM7:51 PM8:06 PM8:11 PM8:12 PM8:18 PM8:36 PM8:48 PM9:31 PM
3. Chromepet5:36 PM5:51 PM6:06 PM6:21 PM6:41 PM7:06 PM7:21 PM7:56 PM8:11 PM8:16 PM8:17 PM8:23 PM8:41 PM8:53 PM9:36 PM
4. Pallavaram5:42 PM5:57 PM6:12 PM6:27 PM6:47 PM7:12 PM7:27 PM8:02 PM8:17 PM8:22 PM8:23 PM8:29 PM8:47 PM8:59 PM9:42 PM
5. Thirusoolam (Chennai Airport)5:49 PM6:04 PM6:19 PM6:34 PM6:54 PM7:19 PM7:34 PM8:09 PM8:24 PM8:29 PM8:30 PM8:36 PM8:54 PM9:06 PM9:49 PM
6. Meenambakkam (Old Airport)5:54 PM6:09 PM6:24 PM6:39 PM6:59 PM7:24 PM7:39 PM8:14 PM8:29 PM8:34 PM8:35 PM8:41 PM8:59 PM9:11 PM9:54 PM
7. St Thomas Mount6:00 PM6:15 PM6:30 PM6:45 PM7:05 PM7:30 PM7:45 PM8:20 PM8:35 PM8:40 PM8:41 PM8:47 PM9:05 PM9:17 PM10:00 PM
8. Guindy RS (Race Course)6:07 PM6:22 PM6:37 PM6:52 PM7:12 PM7:37 PM7:52 PM8:27 PM8:42 PM8:47 PM8:48 PM8:54 PM9:12 PM9:24 PM10:07 PM
9. Concorde (Raj Bhavan)6:12 PM6:27 PM6:42 PM6:57 PM7:17 PM7:42 PM7:57 PM8:32 PM8:47 PM8:52 PM8:53 PM8:59 PM9:17 PM9:29 PM10:12 PM
10. Engineering College (Anna University)6:17 PM6:32 PM6:47 PM7:02 PM7:22 PM7:47 PM8:02 PM8:37 PM8:52 PM8:57 PM8:58 PM9:04 PM9:22 PM9:34 PM10:17 PM
11. Kotturpuram6:22 PM6:37 PM6:52 PM7:07 PM7:27 PM7:52 PM8:07 PM8:42 PM8:57 PM9:02 PM9:03 PM9:09 PM9:27 PM9:39 PM10:22 PM
12. Adyar Gate (Park Sheraton)6:27 PM6:42 PM6:57 PM7:12 PM7:32 PM7:57 PM8:12 PM8:47 PM9:02 PM9:07 PM9:08 PM9:14 PM9:32 PM9:44 PM10:27 PM
13. Mandaveli6:33 PM6:48 PM7:03 PM7:18 PM7:38 PM8:03 PM8:18 PM8:53 PM9:08 PM9:13 PM9:14 PM9:20 PM9:38 PM9:50 PM10:33 PM
14. YMIA6:38 PM6:53 PM7:08 PM7:23 PM7:43 PM8:08 PM8:23 PM8:58 PM9:13 PM9:18 PM9:19 PM9:25 PM9:43 PM9:55 PM10:38 PM
15. QMC College (Queen Mary’s College)6:42 PM6:57 PM7:12 PM7:27 PM7:47 PM8:12 PM8:27 PM9:02 PM9:17 PM9:22 PM9:23 PM9:29 PM9:47 PM9:59 PM10:42 PM
16. Chepauk (Anna Square)6:46 PM7:01 PM7:16 PM7:31 PM7:51 PM8:16 PM8:31 PM9:06 PM9:21 PM9:26 PM9:27 PM9:33 PM9:51 PM10:03 PM10:46 PM
17. Secretariat (Fort St George)6:50 PM7:05 PM7:20 PM7:35 PM7:55 PM8:20 PM8:35 PM9:10 PM9:25 PM9:30 PM9:31 PM9:37 PM9:55 PM10:07 PM10:50 PM
18. Broadway6:55 PM7:10 PM7:25 PM7:40 PM8:00 PM8:25 PM8:40 PM9:15 PM9:30 PM9:35 PM9:36 PM9:42 PM10:00 PM10:12 PM10:55 PM

Timetable Notes

1. AIRPORT ACCESS: Stop 14 (Thirusoolam) is Chennai International Airport. Read off the time at row 14 for your trip number to know your approximate airport arrival time.

2. Departure times are official from the MTC timetable. Times at intermediate stops are calculated by adding the offset from the terminus departure time.

3. Peak hours (yellow columns): 7 AM to 10 AM and 5 PM to 8 PM. Average peak speed is 18 km per hour. Add 15 to 25 minutes during peak periods, especially on the Adyar Gate to Guindy RS section.

4. PAGE CORRECTION: The current spiritofchennai.com page incorrectly lists the last stop as Poonamalle. The correct last stop is Tambaram.

5. Always verify current timings at mtcbus.tn.gov.in before travel. Times subject to change by MTC without notice.

Last updated: March 2026.

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