Ondipudur Bus Stop is one of southeastern Coimbatore’s most important TNSTC bus termini — a dedicated city bus origin and terminus point serving the Ondipudur locality on the Trichy Road (NH 544) corridor in the eastern fringe of Coimbatore city. The stop is the origin of Route 1C — the single most frequent TNSTC town bus route in Coimbatore, running 55 daily trips between Ondipudur and Vadavalli across 34 stops — making it one of the highest-frequency city bus corridors in the entire Tamil Nadu bus network outside Chennai. The stop also originates Route S7, one of TNSTC Coimbatore’s signature diagonal routes connecting the eastern edge of the city at Ondipudur to the western residential belt at Kovaipudur — covering 43 stops across the full breadth of the urban area.
For the residents of Ondipudur, the surrounding industrial estates, the Singanallur zone, and the educational institutions lining the Trichy Road corridor, this TNSTC terminus is the daily gateway to the city’s commercial heart at Town Hall, Gandhipuram, and Ukkadam.
Location and Address
Ondipudur Bus Stop is located in the Ondipudur area — on Trichy Road (NH 544) — in the southeastern zone of Coimbatore city.
Address: Ondipudur Bus Stop, Trichy Road (NH 544), Ondipudur, Coimbatore — 641016, Tamil Nadu
The stop is approximately 8 kilometres from Ukkadam Bus Stand, 10 kilometres from Gandhipuram Government Bus Stand, 5 kilometres from Singanallur Bus Stand, 6 kilometres from Coimbatore Airport, and on the Trichy Road corridor that connects Coimbatore to Tiruppur, Erode, and Salem.
How to Reach Ondipudur Bus Stop
| Mode of Transport | Details | Approx. Time |
| TNSTC Town Bus | Routes 1C, S7, 54, 105, 77, 77A, 77B | Multiple routes — frequent |
| Coimbatore Airport | 6 km via Trichy Road | 10 — 15 min by auto or cab |
| Singanallur Bus Stand | 5 km by city bus or auto | 10 — 15 minutes |
| Auto-Rickshaw | Available throughout the day | Readily available |
| App-Based Cab | Ola, Uber active on Trichy Road | 15 — 25 min from city centre |
| Private Vehicle | NH 544 Trichy Road — direct | Well-connected highway |
Ondipudur Bus Stop Timings
| Service | First Bus | Last Bus | Trips/Day |
| TNSTC Route 1C — Ondipudur to Vadavalli | 5:05 AM | 7:30 PM | 55 trips/day — most frequent |
| TNSTC Route 1C — Vadavalli to Ondipudur | 5:05 AM | 7:30 PM | 55 trips/day return |
| TNSTC Route S7 — Ondipudur to Kovaipudur Pirivu | 5:30 AM | 7:30 PM | 19 trips/day — 43 stops |
| TNSTC Route 54 — Ukkadam to Ondipudur | 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Regular service |
| TNSTC Route 77 — Edayampalayam to Town Hall | 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 11 trips/day — 46 stops |
| TNSTC Route 77A — Akkanaikkanpalayam to Ukkadam | 6:00 AM | 7:30 PM | 8 trips/day — 53 stops |
| TNSTC Route 77B — Edayampalayam to Ukkadam | 6:00 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 trips/day — 51 stops |
| TNSTC Route 105 | 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 10 trips/day — 56 stops |
| Private Buses — Trichy Road | 5:30 AM | 9:00 PM | Multiple operators |
Facilities at Ondipudur Bus Stop
| Facility | Status | Details |
| TNSTC Bus Terminus | ✅ Available | Dedicated terminus for Route 1C and S7 |
| Bus Shelter | ✅ Available | Covered waiting area at Ondipudur |
| Seating | ✅ Available | Passenger benches at the stop |
| Food and Tea Stalls | ✅ Available | Vendors on Trichy Road and adjacent streets |
| Auto-Rickshaw Stand | ✅ Available | Available throughout the day |
| ATM | ✅ Available | Banks in Ondipudur commercial zone |
| Pharmacy | ✅ Available | Medical shops near the stop |
| Commercial Shops | ✅ Active | Active commercial strip on Trichy Road |
| Industrial Zone Access | ✅ Available | Ondipudur Industrial Area nearby |
| Mobile Network | ✅ Excellent | All operators active on Trichy Road |
Major TNSTC Bus Routes From Ondipudur Bus Stop
| Route | Route Details | Key Stops | Trips/Day |
| 1C | Ondipudur to Vadavalli | Ondipudur — Sowripalayam — Ramanathapuram — Town Hall — Gandhipuram — Saibaba Colony — Vadavalli — 34 stops | 55 |
| S7 | Ondipudur to Kovaipudur Pirivu | Ondipudur — Trichy Road — Town Hall — RS Puram — Gandhipuram — Saibaba Colony — Maruthamalai Road — Kovaipudur — 43 stops | 19 |
| 54 | Ukkadam to Ondipudur | Ukkadam — Town Hall — Ramanathapuram — Ondipudur | Regular |
| 77 | Edayampalayam to Town Hall | Via Ondipudur area — 46 stops | 11 |
| 77A | Akkanaikkanpalayam to Ukkadam | Via Ondipudur — Trichy Road — 53 stops | 8 |
| 77B | Edayampalayam to Ukkadam | Via Ondipudur — 51 stops | 12 |
| 105 | Various | Via Ondipudur — Trichy Road corridor — 56 stops | 10 |
Nearby Area
Ondipudur Industrial Area — The most economically defining feature of the Ondipudur locality is its active industrial character — small and medium manufacturing units, garment factories, textile-related enterprises, and auto-ancillary workshops that employ thousands of workers from Ondipudur and surrounding localities. The Route 1C’s extraordinary frequency of 55 daily trips is in large part a response to this industrial worker demand — the bus providing round-the-clock connectivity between the factory zones of eastern Coimbatore and the city’s western residential belt.
Singanallur — One of Coimbatore’s major bus stands and commercial hubs, Singanallur is approximately 5 kilometres from Ondipudur on the Trichy Road corridor. The Singanallur Bus Stand is the junction point where multiple TNSTC routes converge — making it the most important intermediate transfer hub for passengers travelling between Ondipudur and the city centre.
Coimbatore International Airport — Coimbatore International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from Ondipudur — a short auto-rickshaw or cab ride via the Trichy Road and Avinashi Road junction. The airport’s proximity to Ondipudur makes this eastern suburb an important transit zone for air travellers from the southeastern residential belt.
Kovaipudur — Western Terminus of Route 1C — Route 1C’s western terminus at Vadavalli / Kovaipudur Pirivu is one of Coimbatore’s most rapidly developing upscale residential areas — home to luxury gated communities, international schools, and the expanding tech-park belt. The Route 1C’s role in connecting the industrial east (Ondipudur) to the residential west (Vadavalli–Kovaipudur) makes it arguably Coimbatore’s most socially important bus route.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Which is the most frequent bus route at Ondipudur?
A: Route 1C — Ondipudur to Vadavalli — runs 55 daily trips, making it the most frequent TNSTC town bus route at Ondipudur and one of the highest-frequency city bus routes in Coimbatore.
Q2. What is the first bus at Ondipudur Bus Stop?
A: Route 1C departs first at 5:05 AM — one of the earliest starts among Coimbatore’s TNSTC town bus termini.
Q3. Which bus goes from Ondipudur to Gandhipuram directly?
A: Both Routes 1C and S7 pass through Gandhipuram on their westward journeys from Ondipudur — taking approximately 25 to 35 minutes.
Q4. How far is Ondipudur from Ukkadam Bus Stand?
A: Approximately 8 kilometres — 20 to 30 minutes by TNSTC Route 54 or auto-rickshaw on Trichy Road.
Q5. Does Route S7 cross the full city from Ondipudur to Kovaipudur?
A: Yes. Route S7 covers 43 stops from Ondipudur in the east to Kovaipudur Pirivu in the west — one of Coimbatore’s most comprehensive cross-city town bus routes.
Q6. How many routes serve Ondipudur Bus Stop?
A: Seven primary TNSTC routes — 1C, S7, 54, 77, 77A, 77B, and 105 — serve Ondipudur, collectively operating over 110 daily trips through this eastern Coimbatore terminus.
Q7. Is Coimbatore Airport accessible from Ondipudur?
A: Yes. The airport is approximately 6 kilometres from Ondipudur — a 10 to 15-minute auto-rickshaw or cab ride via Trichy Road and the Avinashi Road junction.
Q8. What time does the last bus leave from Ondipudur?
A: Routes 1C and S7 run until 7:30 PM. Route 54 and private buses operate until approximately 8:00 to 9:00 PM, giving the stop a service window of over 14 hours daily.
