Route 95 at a Glance

Route 95 is one of the most important bus routes on the OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road / Rajiv Gandhi Salai) corridor. With buses running every 4 minutes and over 70 daily trips, it is a lifeline for IT professionals, students, and residents of Medavakkam, Karapakkam, Perungudi, and Tambaram East. Its high frequency makes it one of Chennai’s most reliable suburban routes.

Route 95 vs Route 91 — What is the Difference?

Both Route 91 and Route 95 connect Tambaram to Thiruvanmiyur, but they travel through entirely different parts of Chennai. Understanding which route serves your neighbourhood is essential.

Operating Schedule and Timings

Weekly Operating Schedule

Important note on timings: Some sources indicate Route 95 operates between 5 AM and approximately 11:35 AM from Tambaram East and 4:50 AM to 10:30 AM from L.B. Road. However, Moovit data shows 95 operating from Thiruvanmiyur on a 24-hour basis and from Tambaram West from 6:49 PM to 3:45 AM in another direction variant. This reflects multiple operational windows. Verify the latest schedule with MTC at mtcbus.tn.gov.in or on the Moovit app before travel.

Departure Times from Tambaram East

The following are sample departure times from Tambaram East. MTC may have updated these.

Journey Time Estimates Between Major Stops

All Stops on Route 95 — With Landmarks and Local Context

Route 95 travels a more easterly path than Route 91, running through Chennai’s newer southern suburbs — Medavakkam, Perumbakkam, Karapakkam — before joining the OMR IT corridor at Perungudi and heading north to Thiruvanmiyur. The route is listed here from Tambaram East to Thiruvanmiyur.

Stop 1: Tambaram East (Terminus)

Tambaram East is a separate bus stand from Tambaram West (where Route 91 originates). It serves the eastern and Camp Road side of Tambaram and connects to a different set of colonies compared to the West terminus.

Stop 2: Convent

This stop is named after the convent school and institution in the area near Tambaram East, serving local residents of the Tambaram central locality.

Stop 3: Camp Road

Camp Road is one of Tambaram’s older and better-known streets, historically connected to the military cantonment presence in the area. It is a busy residential and commercial locality.

Stop 4: Mahalakshmi Nagar

Mahalakshmi Nagar is a residential colony in the Tambaram East area, part of the dense suburban fabric between Tambaram and Gowrivakkam.

Stop 5: Kamarajapuram

Kamarajapuram is a residential area south of Medavakkam, largely a housing colony serving working-class and middle-class families in the Tambaram-Medavakkam belt.

Stop 6: Vembakkam

Vembakkam is a small but rapidly developing locality between Tambaram and Gowrivakkam, seeing increasing residential development as Tambaram’s urban sprawl extends southward.

Stop 7: Gowrivakkam

Gowrivakkam is a residential suburb that has seen significant growth, popular with families looking for affordable housing south of Medavakkam. Good connectivity to Tambaram makes it a popular commuter suburb.

Stop 8: Santhoshapuram

Santhoshapuram is a residential area in the Medavakkam belt, part of the urban expansion zone between Tambaram and Medavakkam junction.

Stop 9: Vijaya Nagaram

Vijaya Nagaram is a small residential area just before the key Medavakkam junction, marking the transition from the Tambaram belt into the Medavakkam commercial and residential hub.

Stop 10: Medavakkam Road Junction

This is the key road junction at Medavakkam, where the route transitions onto the main Medavakkam road heading toward Perumbakkam and ultimately OMR.

Stop 11: Medavakkam

Medavakkam is one of South Chennai’s most important and densely populated suburbs. It sits at the intersection of GST Road influences and OMR connectivity, making it a major residential hub for both affordable and mid-range housing.

Stop 12: Pudhu Nagar

Pudhu Nagar (New Town) is a residential extension area of Medavakkam, part of the continuous urban belt between Medavakkam and Perumbakkam.

Stop 13: Perumbakkam

Perumbakkam has emerged as one of Chennai’s most significant affordable housing zones, with the Tamil Nadu government’s housing board projects (TNHB) and private developers building thousands of apartments here. It is a large and growing residential suburb.

Stop 14: Bharath School

The Bharath School stop serves residents of the Perumbakkam area near a well-known local school, also connecting to the Global Hospital vicinity.

Stop 15: Global Hospital

Global Hospital is a major private multi-speciality hospital in the Perumbakkam area — a significant healthcare hub serving South Chennai. This stop draws patients and hospital staff from across the Tambaram-Medavakkam belt.

Stop 16: HCL Company

This stop is named after the HCL Technologies campus in the Sholinganallur / Karapakkam area — marking the route’s entry into the OMR IT corridor from its southern end.

Stop 17: SNR

A locality stop serving residential areas between the HCL zone and Thulukkanathamman Koil on the approach to Karapakkam.

Stop 18: Thulukkanathamman Koil

Named after the local Thulukkanathamman temple — a community religious landmark in the Karapakkam area. This stop serves a densely populated residential and IT support services zone.

Stop 19: Karapakkam

Karapakkam is a major OMR locality — one of the most important IT corridor stops on this route. It sits at the heart of the Sholinganallur-Karapakkam tech zone with major IT parks within walking distance.

Stop 20: TCS

The TCS stop is named after the Tata Consultancy Services campus nearby — one of India’s largest IT companies with a significant presence on OMR Chennai.

Stop 21: Okkiyampettai

Okkiyampettai is a large residential locality on OMR, sandwiched between the Karapakkam tech zone and Perungudi. It houses many IT employees who work in the surrounding tech parks.

Stop 22: Mootakaran Chavadi

A traditional village-origin locality name on OMR, marking the stretch between Okkiyampettai and PTC Quarters in the Perungudi area.

Stop 23: PTC Quarters

PTC Quarters refers to the Pallavan Transport Corporation residential quarters — the predecessor organisation to MTC. These government quarters still exist as a residential enclave in the Perungudi area.

Stop 24: Mettukuppam

Mettukuppam is a residential area in the Perungudi zone on OMR, also home to some IT companies. The area has seen rapid densification as OMR became a major IT hub.

Stop 25: Jain College

Named after the Jain College of Engineering and Technology in Perungudi, this stop serves both the college and the surrounding residential and commercial areas near the Perungudi IT Park junction.

Stop 26: Thoraipakkam Tea Shop

A secondary stop within Thoraipakkam named after a well-known local tea shop landmark. Route 95 and Route 91 both have a stop here, reflecting the importance of this OMR junction.

Stop 27: Perungudi

Perungudi is one of the most important stops on Route 95 — a major OMR IT hub with multiple large technology campuses. It is also an MRTS station on the Mass Rapid Transit System.

Stop 28: Kandanchavadi

Kandanchavadi is a key IT corridor stop shared with Route 91. It lies between Perungudi and TIDEL Park and gives access to Elcot IT SEZ and surrounding tech parks.

Stop 29: IGP

IGP refers to the Inspector General of Police office complex in the Kandanchavadi-TIDEL Park area on OMR. This stop serves both government employees and the surrounding commercial complex.

Stop 30: SRP Tools

SRP Tools Junction is the stop before Thiruvanmiyur, named after the SRP Tools industrial landmark on LB Road. This stop serves the southern approach to Thiruvanmiyur.

Stop 31: TIDEL Park

TIDEL Park is one of India’s most iconic IT parks — a landmark on OMR that was once Asia’s largest IT park when inaugurated. The bus stop here gives direct access to TIDEL Park’s main entrance.

Stop 32: Thiruvanmiyur (Terminus — L.B. Road / Jayanthi Theatre)

Thiruvanmiyur is the northern terminus of Route 95. The terminus is at L.B. Road (Lattice Bridge Road) near Jayanthi Theatre — a slightly different point from the Route 91 terminus at the Thiruvanmiyur Depot, though both are within the same general Thiruvanmiyur area.

Bus Fare Chart — Route 95

Route 95 operates as an Express service — starting fare is Rs 8. The fare includes a cess of Rs 1.

Practical fare guide for Route 95:

• Tambaram East to Medavakkam (short hop): Rs 8 to Rs 10 express
• Tambaram East to Karapakkam / OMR entry: Rs 14 to Rs 17 express
• Tambaram East to TIDEL Park / Thiruvanmiyur (full route, 25 km): Rs 22 to Rs 25 express
• Monthly passes: Available at Tambaram and Thiruvanmiyur depots — significant savings for daily commuters
• Rs 2,000 monthly pass: MTC launched a Rs 2,000 unlimited monthly pass in March 2025 valid on all MTC buses including Route 95

Interchange and Connectivity Guide

Major Landmarks and Points of Interest Along Route 95

Who Uses Route 95 — Commuter Profiles

IT Professionals — The Core User Group

Route 95 is primarily an IT commuter route. The stretch from Karapakkam to TIDEL Park passes through the densest concentration of tech parks on OMR — SIPCOT, Ascendas, Perungudi IT Park, TCS campus, HCL campus, Elcot SEZ, and TIDEL Park. Employees from companies including Cognizant, TCS, HCL, Infosys, Amazon, Samsung, IBM, and dozens of others use this route daily. Morning boarding from Tambaram East and Medavakkam is overwhelmingly IT professionals heading to OMR offices.

Perumbakkam Residents

Perumbakkam is one of Chennai’s largest affordable housing zones — home to tens of thousands of TNHB apartment residents and private apartment dwellers. A significant portion of Route 95’s ridership is residents of Perumbakkam commuting to OMR workplaces or to Tambaram for railway connections.

Medavakkam Residents

Medavakkam’s dense population contributes heavily to Route 95’s ridership. Both IT professionals and non-IT residents board at Medavakkam for the OMR stretch or for reaching Tambaram East railway connections.

Healthcare Commuters

The Global Hospital stop draws a significant number of patients, attendants, and hospital staff from the surrounding Perumbakkam-Medavakkam belt. Early morning services are particularly used by hospital shift workers.

Traveller Tips for Route 95

Best Time to Travel

• Earliest and least crowded: First buses at 5 AM to 6 AM — comfortable seated journey from Tambaram East
• Morning peak: 8 AM to 10 AM — very crowded from Tambaram East and Medavakkam, buses fill before reaching Perumbakkam
• Best time from OMR side: 7 AM to 9 AM from Thiruvanmiyur toward Tambaram — early IT professionals heading south
• Midday: 11 AM to 2 PM — significantly lighter, comfortable travel
• Evening peak: 6 PM to 8:30 PM from Thiruvanmiyur side — crowded with OMR employees heading home
• Late evening: After 9 PM — much lighter in both directions

The 4-Minute Frequency Advantage

Route 95’s every-4-minute frequency is exceptional by Chennai standards. Unlike Route 91 (every 14 minutes), waiting time on Route 95 is minimal. Even if you miss one bus, the next arrives within 4 minutes at peak times. This makes it one of the most reliable routes for OMR commuters.

How to Get a Seat

• Board at Tambaram East terminus for best seat availability going north
• From Thiruvanmiyur, board at the L.B. Road terminus point for first-choice seating
• If travelling from Medavakkam or Perumbakkam, arrive at the stop 3 to 5 minutes early during peak hours — buses fill rapidly at these stops
• The high frequency means even if one bus is full, the next arrives in 4 minutes — avoid the temptation to board an overfull bus

Tracking Route 95 in Real Time

• Moovit app: Best option for real-time tracking of Route 95 — search MTC Express Bus 95
• TownBus app and Chennai Travel Route Map app also support MTC route tracking
• MTC official website: mtcbus.tn.gov.in for official schedules
• WhatsApp updates: Check MTC’s depot for WhatsApp-based information service contact

Alternatives if Route 95 is Not Available

• Route 91: Same Tambaram-Thiruvanmiyur corridor but via the 200 Feet Road — useful if you live near Chromepet or Pallavaram rather than Medavakkam
• Route 51H: Tambaram to Thiruvanmiyur via Camp Road, Selaiyur, Medavakkam — another alternative for the Medavakkam corridor
• MRTS from Velachery: If you can reach Velachery, the MRTS is a faster alternative for the Perungudi-Thiruvanmiyur stretch during peak hours
• Shared autos: From Medavakkam to Perungudi via Sholinganallur Old Road — useful during very heavy Route 95 congestion

Route History — From T51 to Route 95

Route 95 was previously operated as Route T51 (Tambaram East to Thiruvanmiyur). The T51 designation was part of MTC’s older route numbering system where ‘T’ indicated Tambaram-originating routes.

As OMR transformed from a peripheral road into Chennai’s IT superhighway through the 2000s and 2010s, the Tambaram-Thiruvanmiyur-via-OMR route grew massively in importance. The renumbering to Route 95 was part of MTC’s broader route rationalisation exercise.

The route’s transformation mirrors OMR’s own transformation. In the early 2000s, the Karapakkam-Perungudi stretch was largely undeveloped. By 2026, it houses some of India’s largest IT campuses, transforming this bus route from a peripheral suburban service into one of Chennai’s most vital IT commuter arteries.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Route 95

Is Route 95 the same as Route T51?

Yes. Route 95 was previously known as Route T51 (Tambaram East to Thiruvanmiyur). The route designation changed as part of MTC’s route rationalisation but the corridor remains the same.

How often does Route 95 come?

Route 95 operates with a frequency of one bus every 4 minutes during its operating hours — making it one of the most frequent bus routes in South Chennai. With approximately 71 trips per day (one-way), waiting time is minimal compared to most other MTC routes.

Does Route 95 go to TIDEL Park?

Yes. TIDEL Park is a dedicated stop on Route 95. The bus stops directly at the TIDEL Park entrance on OMR — making it one of the most convenient routes for TIDEL Park employees commuting from Tambaram, Medavakkam, and Perumbakkam.

Does Route 95 have an AC bus?

No. Route 95 does not have an air-conditioned variant. The route operates Ordinary and Express services only. If you require AC travel on the Tambaram-Thiruvanmiyur corridor, Route AC-91 (which runs via the 200 Feet Road corridor) is the available AC option.

What is the difference between Route 95 and Route 91?

Both connect Tambaram to Thiruvanmiyur, but via completely different roads and neighbourhoods. Route 91 runs via the 200 Feet Radial Road (Pallikaranai, Thoraipakkam). Route 95 runs via Medavakkam, Perumbakkam, Karapakkam, and the OMR Perungudi-TIDEL Park corridor. Route 95 is also longer (25 km vs 21.5 km) and significantly more frequent (every 4 minutes vs every 14 minutes).

How long does Route 95 take from Tambaram East to Thiruvanmiyur?

The end-to-end journey takes approximately 65 to 75 minutes under normal traffic conditions. The journey time is approximately 70 minutes from L.B. Road Thiruvanmiyur to Tambaram East. Peak hour traffic on OMR can add 15 to 25 minutes to journey time, particularly on the Karapakkam to TIDEL Park stretch.

Can I use Route 95 to reach Sholinganallur?

Route 95 passes through the Karapakkam area which is adjacent to Sholinganallur — from the Karapakkam stop, shared autos and cabs connect to the Sholinganallur main junction and surrounding tech parks. However, if your destination is specifically on the Sholinganallur main road side, you may need an auto connection from Karapakkam.

Is there a monthly pass for Route 95?

Yes. MTC launched a Rs 2,000 unlimited monthly pass in March 2025 that is valid on all MTC bus services including Route 95. This provides significant savings for daily commuters who currently pay Rs 15 to Rs 25 per trip.

How do I complain about Route 95 service?

Complaints about Route 95 can be registered through the MTC official website at mtcbus.tn.gov.in, at any MTC depot in person, or via the MTC helpline. For best results, note the bus number, date, time, and stop where the issue occurred before making your complaint.

Useful Links and Resources

• MTC Official Website: mtcbus.tn.gov.in
• Real-time bus tracking: Moovit app (Android / iOS) — search MTC Express Bus Route 95
• Alternative routes: Route 91 (via 200 Feet Road), Route 51H (via Selaiyur), AC-91 (AC service, different corridor)
• MTC Monthly Pass: Available at Tambaram and Thiruvanmiyur depots — Rs 2,000 unlimited (launched March 2025)
• MRTS alternative from Perungudi: Velachery MRTS Station is a faster option for the Perungudi-Thiruvanmiyur stretch
• MTC complaint registration: mtcbus.tn.gov.in complaint portal

Last updated: March 2026. MTC may change route timings, stops, and fares without notice. Always verify current information with MTC Chennai or the Moovit app before travel.