West Tambaram Bus Stop — formally Tambaram West Bus Station — is one of Chennai’s most important southern transit hubs, a major MTC bus terminus and interchange point that serves the sprawling Tambaram urban agglomeration. Located within minutes of Tambaram Railway Station — one of the Southern Railway’s most important suburban junctions — Tambaram West Bus Station functions as the southern anchor of Chennai’s urban bus network, connecting the city’s southwestern and southern suburbs to the city centre via a rich MTC route network and simultaneously serving as the gateway to satellite towns and educational corridors spreading further south and southwest.
Tambaram, historically significant as the location of a major Indian Air Force base, has grown into one of Chennai’s densest suburban zones — a vast residential, educational, and commercial belt whose daily transit requirements are channelled through West Tambaram Bus Station’s multiple platforms every day.
Location and Address
Tambaram West Bus Station is located near Tambaram Railway Station — in the Tambaram area of Chengalpattu district, in the Greater Chennai Metropolitan region.
- Address: Tambaram West Bus Station, Tambaram, Chengalpattu District — 600045, Tamil Nadu
The station is approximately 4 minutes’ walk from Tambaram Railway Station, 25 kilometres from Chennai Central, 5 kilometres from Chromepet, 4 kilometres from Pallavaram, and 12 kilometres from Chennai Airport — positioning it as the primary southern bus hub for the Pallavaram–Tambaram–Vandalur corridor.
How to Reach Tambaram West Bus Station
| Mode of Transport | Details | Approx. Time |
| Southern Railway — Suburban Train | Tambaram Railway Station — 4-minute walk | 45 — 55 min from Chennai Central |
| MTC City Bus | Routes 515, 515A, 515B, 66, 70, 91C, 91ET, 91V, 206, 104 | Multiple routes — frequent |
| MTC Express | Broadway to Tambaram West — 21 stops — 46 minutes | 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Auto-Rickshaw | Available throughout the day in Tambaram | Readily available |
| App-Based Cab | Ola, Uber active in Tambaram area | 30 — 45 min from city centre |
| Share Auto | Available on Tambaram West Road | Local zone travel |
Tambaram West Bus Station Timings
| Service | First Bus | Last Bus | Frequency |
| MTC Route 515 | 4:45 AM | 3:50 AM (515B last) | Near-24-hour corridor |
| MTC Express — Broadway to Tambaram West | 5:30 AM | 9:30 PM | 21 stops — 46 minutes |
| MTC Route 500 (via stop area) | 3:00 AM | Late night | Early morning service |
| MTC Route 91C / 91ET / 91V | 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM | Regular service |
| MTC Route 66 | 5:30 AM | 10:00 PM | Regular service |
| MTC Route 70 / 70V | 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM | Regular service |
| MTC Route 105 | 5:00 AM | 10:30 PM | Via Tambaram West |
| MTC Route 104 | 5:00 AM | 10:30 PM | Via Tambaram West |
| MTC Route 206 | 5:30 AM | 9:30 PM | Regular service |
| TNSTC / Private | 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM | Intercity and sub-urban |
| Suburban Railway — Tambaram | 4:00 AM (EMU first) | 1:02 AM (EMU last) | Very frequent |
Facilities at Tambaram West Bus Station
| Facility | Status | Details |
| Bus Terminal — Multiple Platforms | ✅ Available | MTC origin and terminus platforms |
| Passenger Waiting Area | ✅ Available | Covered waiting areas at the terminal |
| MTC Ticket Counter | ✅ Available | Monthly pass and ticket purchase |
| TNSTC Access | ✅ Available | TNSTC mofussil services accessible nearby |
| Food Stalls and Vendors | ✅ Available | Multiple vendors at and near the terminal |
| ATM | ✅ Available | Multiple banks in Tambaram commercial area |
| Washrooms | ✅ Available | Available at the terminal |
| Pharmacy | ✅ Available | Medical shops in the Tambaram zone |
| Railway Station Access | ✅ Direct | Tambaram Station — 4-minute walk |
| App-Based Cab Zone | ✅ Active | Ola, Uber active in Tambaram |
| Commercial Zone | ✅ Excellent | Active commercial strip in Tambaram |
Major MTC Bus Routes From Tambaram West Bus Station
| Route | Route Details | Key Destinations |
| 515 / 515A / 515B | Various — Tambaram corridor | Near-24-hour service — first bus 4:45 AM |
| MTC Express | Broadway to Tambaram West | Broadway — Park Town — Guindy — Pallavaram — Tambaram (21 stops) |
| 91C / 91ET / 91V | T Nagar / Various to Tambaram | Via Guindy — Pallavaram — Tambaram West |
| 66 | Various | Tambaram West corridor to city |
| 70 / 70C / 70V | Various | Tambaram — Pallavaram — city zones |
| 105 | Tambaram West to Siruseri IT Park | Tambaram — Perungudi — Sholinganallur — Siruseri |
| 104 | Various | Tambaram West — city connectivity |
| 206 | Various | Tambaram West — connecting routes |
| 551 | Various | Tambaram West corridor |
| 55 / 55X | Various | Tambaram — city centre routes |
| AC-21G | AC — Various | Tambaram West AC service |
| AC-91 | AC — Various | Tambaram West AC bus |
| AC-E18 | AC — Various | AC corridor service |
| 583C | Various | Via Tambaram West |
Nearby Area
Tambaram Railway Station — Four minutes’ walk from the bus station, Tambaram Railway Station is one of the most important junctions on the Southern Railway Chennai Beach–Tambaram suburban line — the busiest suburban line in all of India by passenger volume. The station also sits at the junction of the Tambaram–Chengalpattu line and the Tambaram–Tirumalpur MEMU corridor, making it an outstanding multi-line rail interchange. The seamless proximity of bus and rail at Tambaram West makes this corner of Chennai’s southern suburbs one of the most transit-complete zones outside the city centre.
Indian Air Force Station Tambaram — One of the Indian Air Force’s oldest and most historically significant air bases, IAF Tambaram has defined the character of the broader Tambaram area for decades — its perimeter wall and the constant background sound of aircraft activity forming a defining feature of the neighbourhood’s identity.
Vandalur Zoo and Arignar Anna Zoological Park — Approximately 4 kilometres from Tambaram West Bus Station, the Arignar Anna Zoological Park at Vandalur is one of the largest zoological parks in Asia and one of Tamil Nadu’s most popular family destinations. Multiple MTC bus routes connect Tambaram West directly to the zoo entrance.
Chromepet — One of Tambaram’s neighbouring localities, Chromepet is a dense residential and commercial zone approximately 5 kilometres from the bus station — home to strong manufacturing and light industrial activity, particularly in the leather and garment sectors. Several MTC routes connect Tambaram West to Chromepet.
St. Joseph’s College of Engineering — One of Tamil Nadu’s most prominent engineering institutions, St. Joseph’s College of Engineering is accessible from Tambaram West Bus Station via connecting bus routes — generating significant student commuter traffic through the terminal daily.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How far is Tambaram West Bus Station from Tambaram Railway Station?
A: Approximately 4 minutes’ walk — one of Chennai’s most conveniently co-located bus and rail transit points.
Q2. What is the first bus from Tambaram West Bus Station?
A: Route 515 begins at 4:45 AM. Route 500 passes through the area from as early as 3:00 AM. Route 515B provides late-night connectivity until 3:50 AM.
Q3. Which MTC bus goes from Tambaram West to Broadway?
A: The MTC Express service runs directly from Tambaram West Bus Station to Broadway — 21 stops — taking approximately 46 minutes, operating from 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM.
Q4. Is there a bus from Tambaram West to Siruseri IT Park?
A: Yes. Route 105 connects Tambaram West directly to Siruseri IT Park via Perungudi and Sholinganallur along the OMR corridor.
Q5. How do I get from Tambaram West to Vandalur Zoo?
A: Several MTC routes connect Tambaram West to Vandalur Zoo directly — the zoo is approximately 4 kilometres from the bus station.
Q6. Are AC buses available from Tambaram West?
A: Yes. Routes AC-21G, AC-91, and AC-E18 provide air-conditioned MTC bus services from Tambaram West Bus Station.
Q7. How far is Chennai Airport from Tambaram West?
A: Approximately 12 kilometres — 20 to 35 minutes by cab or bus depending on traffic via the Pallavaram–Kathipara corridor.
Q8. What time does the last train leave Tambaram Station?
A: Tambaram Railway Station’s last EMU train departs at approximately 1:02 AM, making it one of the latest operational suburban rail stations in the Chennai network.
