The Udankudi to Melmaruvathur bus route covers approximately 554 kms and takes about 10 hrs 9 mins. A total of 25 direct buses operated by 13 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 17:00, and the last bus leaves at 21:30.
Major boarding points in Udankudi include Mani Nagar, New Bus Stand, while common drop locations in Melmaruvathur are Melmaruvathur.
RTC and private operators such as MRM Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 800 - INR 2999.00 depending on the bus type and features.



