There are 5 ways to get from Arunachala to Tirumala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thiruvannamalai to Tirupathibus
3h 56m₹500–1,124Train via Renigunta Jn
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruvannamalai to Renigunta Jntrain 22606 / ...
5h 28m₹397–1,898Train
- Take the train from Tiruvannamalai to Chandragiritrain 16854 / ...
4h 16m₹707–2,038Drive 202.3 km
- Drive from Arunachala to Tirumalacar 202.3 km
3h 3m₹2,276–3,287Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arunachala to Tirumalataxi 202.3 km
3h 3m₹3,400–4,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arunachala to Tirumala is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,200 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Arunachala to Tirumala is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Arunachala to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Thiruvannamalai and arriving at Tirupathi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Arunachala to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Tiruvannamalai and arriving at Chandragiri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Arunachala and Tirumala is 218 km. The road distance is 202.3 km.
The best way to get from Arunachala to Tirumala without a car is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Arunachala to Tirumala, including transfers.
Arunachala to Tirumala bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Thiruvannamalai station.
Arunachala to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruvannamalai station.
The best way to get from Arunachala to Tirumala is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Arunachala, India and Tirumala, India?
SETC operates a bus from Thiruvannamalai to Tirupathi once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–750 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruvannamalai to Chandragiri twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 47m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruvannamalai to Chandragiri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Tiruvannamalai to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Thiruvannamalai to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
Gurudev Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 42 74 55 78
- Website
- gurudevtravels.in
Santhosh Travels
- Phone
- +91 95 00 42 57 00
- Website
- santhoshtravelstvm.com
SMS Taxi
- Phone
- +91 75 39 92 99 55
- Website
- tiruvannamalaiads.com
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More Questions & Answers
Arunachala to Tirumala bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Tirupathi station.
Arunachala to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chandragiri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arunachala to Tirumala is 202 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Arunachala to Tirumala.
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