There are 8 ways to get from Bengaluru to Tirupati by bus (Flixbus), train, rideshare, bus, plane, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Begum Mahal to Tirupathibus
4h 7m₹280–2,500Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Tirupatitrain 16219
7h 33m₹220–1,800Train via Vellore
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Katpadi Jntrain 12658 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tirupatitrain 12864 / ...
5h 58m₹331–2,654Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Bengaluru to Tirupati236.2 km
4h 11m₹785Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane BLR - TIR
3h 38m₹7,572–20,937Bus via Hoskote
- Take the bus from St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital to Hosakote High Schoolbus Kbs-12Hk / ...
- Take the bus from Hoskote to Tirupatibus
6h 37m₹293–731Drive 235.9 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Tirupaticar 235.9 km
3h 34m₹2,692–3,889Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Tirupatitaxi 235.9 km
3h 34m₹5,500–7,000
Bengaluru to Tirupati by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Tirupati is to bus via Hoskote which costs ₹290 - ₹750 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Tirupati is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Begum Mahal and arriving at Tirupathi. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Tirupati. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Tirupati is 249 km. The road distance is 235.9 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Tirupati without a car is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,500.
The bus from Begum Mahal to Tirupathi takes 4h 7m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Bengaluru to Tirupati bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Begum Mahal station.
Bengaluru to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ksr Bengaluru station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Tirupati is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can train via Vellore, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Tirupati, India?
KSRTC operates a bus from Begum Mahal to Tirupathi every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹330–1,000 and the journey takes 4h 7m. Five other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ksr Bengaluru to Tirupati via Katpadi Jn in around 5h 58m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tirupati Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Katpadi Jn to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Bangalore Cant to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Begum Mahal to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹330–1,000
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Bengaluru to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹785
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Bengaluru to Tirupati bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Tirupathi station.
Bengaluru to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Tirupati is 236 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Bengaluru to Tirupati.
Book your Bengaluru to Tirupati bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 392+ hotels available in Tirupati.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bengaluru and Tirupati. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.