Bus hire in Chennai costs ₹40–85 per km with driver (as of Oct 2026), billed on at least 250 km a day. A 5-day Chennai–Goa round trip in a 49-seater coach is ₹1,18,500–1,60,100.
Chennai (Madras), in Tamil Nadu, is the starting point of 18 group-trip routes on Yippigo, each with its own distance, drive time and fares. From here they reach hill stations such as Ooty, Kodaikanal and Munnar, pilgrimage towns such as Kanchipuram, Tirupati and Tiruvannamalai, heritage sites such as Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur and Mysuru and wildlife and nature spots such as Alappuzha (Alleppey). The nearest getaway on the list is Mahabalipuram; the farthest is Goa.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare on trips from Chennai, from the tables below.
Fits your group
AC Coach 40–49 seater
36–49 seats
₹15,000–20,200for a full day (250 km)
Chennai → Mahabalipuram
₹15,000–20,200
AC Coach 40–49 seater · 58 km one way · 1 day, round trip
Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Bus sizes and rates in Chennai
Rate per km with driver, and what one full day of hire costs. Chennai has no rate card of its own yet: these are the national catalog bands every city page uses. Operators can set seasonal rates for Diwali, Navratri, the wedding season and the summer vacation, so quotes in those weeks can run above the bands shown here.
Bus rates in Chennai
Vehicle
Seats
Rate per km
Full day (250 km)
Mini Bus 28–35 seater
27–35
₹40–55
₹11,000–15,000
AC Coach 40–49 seater
36–49
₹55–75
₹15,000–20,200
AC Coach 50–56 seater
50–56
₹65–85
₹17,600–22,800
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
What groups in Chennai hire buses for
Mini buses and coaches from Chennai are priced on the route pages for Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Tirupati and Tiruvannamalai. City-to-city runs to Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kochi are on the list too, for weddings and office groups. For a wedding, a school or an office trip, one request can cover several vehicles and several days; operators quote each one line by line.
Pickup areas operators cover
your home, hotel or office, railway stations, bus stations, the nearest airport
Nearby towns
Vellore, Nellore, Cuddalore, Kadapa
Popular trips from Chennai
Round trips with driver, priced for each bus size.
One way by road; ≈ marks a distance estimated from the map. Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Bus by seat size in Chennai
A full day is 250 km with driver, driver allowance and 5% GST; per person assumes every seat is filled (indicative, Oct 2026).
35-seater bus in Chennai
Mini Bus 28–35 seater · ₹40–55/km
Full day
₹11,000–15,000
Per person
₹310–430
To Goa, 5 days
₹87,200–1,18,500· ₹2,490–3,390 each
Groups of 27 to 35 in one vehicle, where two tempo travellers would split the group.
Luggage: Mini buses have less luggage space than full-size coaches; ask whether there is a hold or a rear rack.
AC: AC and non-AC mini buses are both common; say which you want in the request.
Typical uses: School and college trips; Society picnics; Office outings and plant visits.
45-seater bus in Chennai
AC Coach 40–49 seater · ₹55–75/km
Full day
₹15,000–20,200
Per person
₹330–450
To Goa, 5 days
₹1,18,500–1,60,100· ₹2,630–3,560 each
Groups of 36 to 49 in a full-size coach with 2+2 pushback seats.
Luggage: Full-size coaches carry bags in a hold under the floor, so multi-day trips with a suitcase each are easy.
AC: AC coaches are the norm for long trips; non-AC is cheaper for short local runs.
Typical uses: Wedding guests and baraat; Yatras and pilgrimage groups; School trips and company offsites.
50-seater bus in Chennai
AC Coach 50–56 seater · ₹65–85/km
Full day
₹17,600–22,800
Per person
₹350–460
To Goa, 5 days
₹1,39,300–1,81,000· ₹2,790–3,620 each
Groups of 50 to 56: the largest seater coach, for a full school class, a wedding party or a large yatra.
Luggage: Under-floor hold, as on other full-size coaches; check parking at each stop, since the largest coaches may stop outside town.
AC: Usually AC with 2+2 seating; confirm the seat count, as 50- and 56-seat layouts both exist.
Typical uses: Weddings and large events; Whole-class school trips; Large pilgrimage groups.
Good to know
10 of the 18 routes from Chennai cross into Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana and Goa: the vehicle's permit must cover each state, and state entry tax is added on the quote.
Goa: Heavy monsoon: many beach shacks close and sea activities stop.
Hotels at Goa are busiest in December and January; post your trip early for those weeks.
Hill routes such as Ooty take longer than their km suggest: each route page gives the drive time.
AC or non-AC, and 2+2 pushback seating on long routes.
A luggage hold for multi-day trips; mini buses have less space.
Parking at the venue or temple: full-size coaches may stop outside town.
Whether tolls, parking and state entry tax are in the quote or extra.
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Operators for Chennai
Approved operators who take groups to Chennai. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
₹40–85 per km in October 2026, depending on size: Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹40–55, AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹55–75, AC Coach 50–56 seater ₹65–85. Operators bill at least 250 km a day, plus ₹500 a day driver allowance, ₹300 a night halt and 5% GST.
What does a full day with driver cost in Chennai?
For 250 km in a day, including the driver allowance and GST: Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹11,000–15,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹15,000–20,200; AC Coach 50–56 seater ₹17,600–22,800 (indicative, Oct 2026). Tolls and parking are extra.
What is the bus fare from Chennai to Goa?
Goa is 902 km from Chennai by road. A 5-day round trip in a 49-seater coach is ₹1,18,500–1,60,100, as of Oct 2026. Post the trip for exact itemised quotes.
How many verified operators serve Chennai?
No verified operator with buses of its own is based within 75 km of Chennai yet. You can still post your trip: Yippigo invites up to 6 of the nearest verified operators to quote.
Which bus fits my group?
30 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 40 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater; 56 people: AC Coach 50–56 seater; 80 people: 2 × AC Coach 50–56 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.
How much does a 35-seater bus cost in Chennai?
₹11,000–15,000 for a full day of 250 km with driver (indicative, Oct 2026), about ₹310–430 per person with all 35 seats filled. A 5-day Chennai–Goa round trip is ₹87,200–1,18,500, about ₹2,490–3,390 each.
How much does a 45-seater bus cost in Chennai?
₹15,000–20,200 for a full day of 250 km with driver (indicative, Oct 2026), about ₹330–450 per person with all 45 seats filled. A 5-day Chennai–Goa round trip is ₹1,18,500–1,60,100, about ₹2,630–3,560 each. It is priced in the AC Coach 40–49 seater band.
How much does a 50-seater bus cost in Chennai?
₹17,600–22,800 for a full day of 250 km with driver (indicative, Oct 2026), about ₹350–460 per person with all 50 seats filled. A 5-day Chennai–Goa round trip is ₹1,39,300–1,81,000, about ₹2,790–3,620 each. It is priced in the AC Coach 50–56 seater band.
Hire a bus in Chennai
Post your trip once with dates, places and group size. Verified operators near Chennai send itemised quotes, and you pay the one you choose directly. Yippigo is free to use.
