Chennai Ula is a newly launched Vintage Style Hop-On Hop-Off bus service by MTC that allows travellers and locals to explore Chennai’s heritage landmarks in a relaxed and affordable way. This service starts from Chennai Central Railway Station and covers major historical cultural and tourist places across the city. Below you can find complete details about Chennai Ula vintage bus timings routes places covered ticket price and booking information.

Chennai Ula Vintage Bus Timings and Frequency
Chennai Ula MTC Vintage Bus Timings, Route, Fare & BookingTo cater to both office-goers and weekend explorers, MTC has set convenient operating hours for the Chennai Ula Vintage Style Hop-On Hop-Off bus, which operates on weekdays and weekends with extended evening hours and runs in a circular loop, arriving at each stop approximately every 30 minutes.
- Weekends and Public Holidays: 10:00 to 22:00 (10:00 AM to 10:00 PM)
- Weekdays (Monday to Friday): 16:00 to 22:00 (4:00 PM to 10:00 PM)
- Bus Timings from Chennai Central Railway Station : First Bus : 10:00 | Last Bus : 20:30
| Chennai Ula Vintage Bus Timings | Departure Timings from Chennai Central Railway Station |
| Morning | 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 |
| Afternoon | 12:00, 12:20, 12:50, 13:20, 13:50, 14:20, 14:50, 15:20, 15:50 |
| Evening | 16:10, 16:35, 17:00, 17:40, 18:20 |
| Night | 19:00, 19:50, 20:30 |
MTC Vintage Bus Route and Places Covered
Travelers can enjoy the city’s landmarks, cultural spots, parks, heritage sites, and government buildings along this route.
- Key Stations : Chennai Central Railway Station, Park Railway Station & Egmore Railway Station
- Culture & History : Egmore Museum, Valluvar Kottam, Vivekanandar House
- Parks & Nature : Semmozhi Poonga, Marina Beach
- Heritage Sites : Santhome Cathedral, Luz Corner, War Memorial
- Government Landmarks : Secretariat, High Court

The MTC Chennai Ula vintage bus starts from Chennai Central Railway Station, goes through all the landmarks, and ends at Pallavan House.
- Chennai Central Railway Station
- Park Railway Station
- Egmore Railway Station
- Egmore Museum
- Valluvar Kottam
- Semmozhi Poonga
- Luz Corner
- Santhome Cathedral
- Lighthouse
- Vivekanandar House
- Kannagi Statue
- Marina Beach
- War Memorial
- Secretariat
- High Court
- Pallavan House
Chennai Ula Vintage Bus Ticket Price and Booking Info
The Chennai Ula Vintage Hop-On Hop-Off bus offers a convenient and affordable way to explore the city. Travelers can purchase a single ticket to hop on and off at all stops along the route throughout the day.
- Ticket Price : Rs. 50/- per person.
- Validity : The ticket is valid for the entire day, allowing you to “hop off” at any landmark, explore, and “hop on” the next vintage bus that arrives.
- Booking : Tickets can be purchased directly from the conductor inside the bus or via the Chennai One mobile app.
Why You Should Try the MTC Vintage Bus
The MTC Vintage Hop-On Hop-Off bus offers a unique way to explore Chennai, combining convenience with nostalgia. Travelers can enjoy the city’s culture, heritage, and scenic spots at their own pace while riding in retro-style buses that bring back the charm of old Madras. Perfect for families, solo travellers, or anyone looking for a memorable sightseeing experience.
Explore More Bus Timings from Chennai
- MTC buses operate frequently between Kilambakkam and various parts of Chennai. Check the MTC Bus Timings from Kilambakkam Bus Stand.
- Check the long-distance bus timings from Chennai, including SETC Bus Timings and TNSTC Bus Timings from Kilambakkam Bus Stand.
- Check TNSTC Bus Timings from Chennai Chennai Poonamallee Bus Stand and from Chennai Madhavaram MMBT Bus Stand.
- Check bus timings from Adyar Bus Stand and Ambattur IE Bus Stand.
Explore Interstate State Bus Timings from Chennai
- Check the Interstate bus timings, TNSTC Andhra Bus Timings and Karnataka Bus Timings from CMBT Poonamallee Bus Stand.
- Check the APSRTC bus timings, APSRTC bus timings towards Nellore and APSRTC Bus timings towards Tirupathi from MMBT Madhavaram Bus Stand.
- For more information on TNSTC bus timings for specific cities and towns, you can also check the District-wise bus stand timetables and Region-wise SETC Bus Timings.
- For booking, Book TNSTC, SETC bus tickets online at Official TNSTC / SETC Login Online Booking site
We hope this post helps you plan your Chennai Ula Vintage Bus journey and enjoy a seamless sightseeing experience across the city.. For more travel details and timely bus transportation updates, check out TickettoGelost. While we do our best to provide accurate timings, always double-check the bus timings on the official website or at the bus station before your trip. Also, make sure to reach your boarding point well before the scheduled departure to avoid missing the bus.

