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MTC Bus Timetable

Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai)

மாநகரப் போக்குவரத்துக் கழகம் (சென்னை)

Departure timings, routes and depot enquiry numbers for MTC buses across Chennai.

2,573 routes488 bus stands6 bus types04423455888

About MTC

Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai)

The Metropolitan Transport Corporation runs city buses across Chennai and its suburbs. Its routes link neighbourhoods, railway and Metro stations and the city's main bus terminals.

Check 2,573 MTC routes and 488 stops here to see which buses run between two places in Chennai.

Bus Stands

All MTC Bus Stands

488 bus stands with their routes and enquiry numbers.

FAQ

Questions About MTC

Quick answers about MTC bus timings, helplines and tickets.

What is MTC?

MTC is the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai), the state-run bus service in Chennai. It runs government buses between towns and cities across Chennai, and SarkariBus lists its timetables, routes and depot enquiry numbers in one place.

How do I check MTC bus timings?

Use the search box at the top of this page, or pick your stop from the list of 488 MTC bus stands above. Each bus stand page shows its departures, where each bus goes and the type of bus.

What is the MTC helpline number?

The MTC helpline number is 04423455888. For a specific bus or timing, it's usually quicker to call the bus stand directly. Each one's enquiry number is listed on its card above.

How many MTC routes and bus stands are listed?

SarkariBus lists 2,573 MTC routes across 488 bus stands in Chennai. The list grows as new schedules are added and people send us corrections.

Which are the busiest MTC bus stands?

Going by the routes we list, the busiest MTC bus stands are Island Ground (219 routes), Koyambedu (CMBT) (212 routes) and Tambaram West (155 routes).

What types of buses does MTC run?

The MTC services in our listings include 102k, 101, 27b, 102p, 15 and 3 buses. The type of bus is shown next to each departure on the bus stand pages.

Can I book MTC tickets on SarkariBus?

No, SarkariBus doesn't sell tickets. You can buy them at the bus stand counter or through the corporation's own website or app.

Are MTC bus timings on SarkariBus accurate?

Our MTC timetables are compiled from published schedules and other public sources, and corrected when people report changes. Services can change at short notice, so please confirm with the bus stand before you travel.