Coimbatore Central Bus Stand in Gandhipuram is the nerve centre of road transport for the entire Coimbatore district and one of Tamil Nadu’s busiest inter-city bus terminals. Hundreds of buses depart daily to destinations within Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
About Coimbatore Central Bus Stand
The Gandhipuram Bus Stand (officially the Coimbatore City Bus Stand) is operated by TNSTC (Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation) Coimbatore Division and SETC (State Express Transport Corporation) for express and inter-state routes. Private operators (Parveen, KPN, SRS, etc.) also operate from nearby private bus stands.
Major Destinations and Routes
Within Tamil Nadu
| Destination | Type | Duration | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai (CMBT) | SETC Express / Sleeper | 7–8 hrs | Every 30–60 mins |
| Madurai | TNSTC / SETC | 4–5 hrs | Frequent |
| Trichy | TNSTC | 4–4.5 hrs | Frequent |
| Salem | TNSTC | 2.5–3 hrs | Frequent |
| Tiruppur | TNSTC City | 1–1.5 hrs | Very frequent |
| Erode | TNSTC | 2–2.5 hrs | Frequent |
| Dindigul | TNSTC | 3–3.5 hrs | Hourly |
Hill Stations
| Destination | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ooty (via Mettupalayam) | 3–3.5 hrs | TNSTC direct buses |
| Kodaikanal | 5–6 hrs | TNSTC / Private |
| Valparai | 3–3.5 hrs | TNSTC frequent |
Inter-State Routes
| Destination | Duration | Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru (Bangalore) | 7–8 hrs | KSRTC / SETC / Private |
| Ernakulam (Kochi) | 5–6 hrs | KSRTC / Private |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 7–8 hrs | KSRTC / Private |
| Mysuru | 4–5 hrs | KSRTC / Private |
Facilities at Coimbatore Bus Stand
- Retiring rooms and waiting halls (TNSTC)
- Luggage storage counters
- Restaurants and canteens
- ATMs (SBI, Canara Bank, Indian Bank)
- Medical first aid room
- Clean restrooms (charges apply)
- Wheelchair ramp at main entry
- Enquiry counter (ground floor)
Booking Tickets
Online:
- tnstc.in — TNSTC and SETC bookings (opens 7–10 days in advance for express routes)
- redBus / MakeMyTrip — private operators and some TNSTC routes
At the stand:
- Counter booking available at the main booking hall
- Express/AC routes: advance booking recommended
- Ordinary/town service routes: no advance booking needed
City Bus Services
The Gandhipuram Bus Stand is also the hub for city buses (TNSTC town service) connecting all parts of Coimbatore including RS Puram, Peelamedu, Singanallur, Saibaba Colony, Saravanampatti, Ukkadam, and more. City bus fares start at ₹5.
Contact
Bus Stand Phone: 0422-2394374
