25 Bus Route Chennai: Timings, Stops, Fare & Route Details

25 Bus Route Overview

The MTC 25 Bus Route is one of the most convenient bus services connecting western Chennai with the city centre. Operating between Poonamallee BT and Anna Square BT, this route passes through important areas such as Porur, Valasaravakkam, Vadapalani, Kodambakkam, Nungambakkam, Royapettah, Triplicane, and Anna Square. The 25 Bus Route is widely used by office-goers, students, patients visiting hospitals, and daily commuters.

Major Stops Along the 25 Bus Route

• Valasaravakkam
• Vadapalani
• Kodambakkam
• Ice House
• Chepauk

Full List of Bus Stops: Poonamallee to Anna Square (Forward Route)

Here is the step-by-step breakdown of the forward journey on the 25 Bus Route:

1. Poonamallee BT
2. Government Hospital
3. Kallarai
4. Karayanchavadi
5. Kumananchavadi
6. Kattupakkam
7. Iyyappanthangal BT
8. Ramachandra Hospital
9. Gandhi Nagar
10. Venkateswara Hospital
11. Porur
12. Karambakkam
13. Lakshmi Nagar
14. Jai Garden
15. Valasaravakkam
16. Kesavardhini
17. Alwarthirunagar
18. Virugambakkam
19. Avichi School
20. Vadapalani BT
21. Vadapalani
22. Ram Theatre
23. Power House Kodambakkam
24. Trustpuram
25. Meenakshi College
26. Periyar Salai
27. Nungambakkam Veterinary Hospital
28. Valluvar Kottam
29. Nungambakkam Corporation
30. Nungambakkam Police Station
31. Taj Hotel
32. MOP Vaishnav College
33. Gemini PH
34. Thousand Lights
35. New College
36. Royapettah Hospital
37. Meersahibpet Market
38. Ice House Police Station
39. Triplicane NKT Girls School
40. Vivekananda House BT
41. Presidency College
42. University of Madras
43. Anna Square

Return Route Bus Stops: Anna Square to Poonamallee (Reverse Route)

For your return journey, the 25 Bus Route follows these stops from Anna Square to Poonamallee:

1. Anna Square
2. University of Madras
3. Presidency College
4. Vivekananda House BT
5. Triplicane NKT Girls School
6. Ice House Police Station
7. Meersahibpet Market
8. Royapettah Hospital
9. New College
10. Thousand Lights
11. Gemini PH
12. MOP Vaishnav College
13. Taj Hotel
14. Nungambakkam Police Station
15. Nungambakkam Corporation
16. Valluvar Kottam
17. Nungambakkam Veterinary Hospital
18. Periyar Salai
19. Meenakshi College
20. Trustpuram
21. Power House Kodambakkam
22. Ram Theatre
23. Vadapalani
24. Vadapalani BT
25. Avichi School
26. Virugambakkam
27. Alwarthirunagar
28. Kesavardhini
29. Valasaravakkam
30. Jai Garden
31. Lakshmi Nagar
32. Karambakkam
33. Porur
34. Venkateswara Hospital
35. Gandhi Nagar
36. Ramachandra Hospital
37. Iyyappanthangal BT
38. Kattupakkam
39. Kumananchavadi
40. Karayanchavadi
41. Kallarai
42. Government Hospital
43. Poonamallee BT

Does the 25 Bus Route Connect to Any Mall?

Yes. The 25 Bus Route provides access to Forum Vijaya Mall in Vadapalani. Passengers can get down near Vadapalani Bus Depot and reach the mall within a short walk. The nearby Vadapalani Metro Station also offers convenient connectivity to other parts of Chennai.

Smart Commuter Connectivity & Alternatives for the 25 Bus Route

The 25 Bus Route offers several useful connectivity options:

• If the 25 Bus Route is crowded, you can take Route 101 from Poonamallee to Arumbakkam and then board Route 27B to reach Anna Square.
• Passengers getting down at Vadapalani can use the Chennai Metro to travel towards Chennai Airport and other parts of the city.
• If you get down at Meenakshi College Bus Stop, Kodambakkam Railway Station is around 700 metres away. From there, suburban trains provide easy access to Mambalam and T. Nagar.

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Summary of the 25 Bus Route Advantages

The 25 Bus Route connects several major residential, commercial, educational, and healthcare areas across Chennai, making it a popular choice for daily commuters.

This route provides access to Sri Ramachandra Hospital, Venkateswara Hospital, Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani, SIMS Hospital, and Royapettah Government Hospital.

Students can use the 25 Bus Route to reach Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Venkateswara Homeopathic Medical College, Meenakshi College for Women, MOP Vaishnav College, The New College, Presidency College, and the University of Madras.

Passengers can also visit popular landmarks such as Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Forum Vijaya Mall, AVM Studios, Valluvar Kottam, Semmozhi Poonga, Marina Beach, and Anna Square.

Important Note: Bus timings, route diversions, and service frequency on the 25 Bus Route may change due to traffic conditions, road works, festivals, or operational requirements. Passengers are advised to check the latest updates before starting their journey.