There are 4 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Tirumala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain 12164 / ...
3h 58m₹207–1,399Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
5h 31m₹563–876Drive 151.7 km
- Drive from Chennai Central Station to Tirumalacar 151.7 km
2h 17m₹1,713–2,474Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai Central Station to Tirumalataxi 151.7 km
2h 17m₹3,400–4,100
Chennai Central Station to Tirumala by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Tirumala is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Tirumala is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai Central Station to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Government General Hospital and arriving at Tirupathi via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu and Chennai Madhavaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai Central Station to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Renigunta Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Chennai Central Station and Tirumala is 168 km. The road distance is 151.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Tirumala without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Chennai Central Station to Tirumala, including transfers.
Chennai Central Station to Tirumala bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Chennai Madhavaram station.
Chennai Central Station to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Tirumala is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹900 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Tirumala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, APSRTC operates a bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹160–300 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–300
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai Central Station to Tirumala bus services, operated by APSRTC, arrive at Tirupathi station.
Chennai Central Station to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Renigunta Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Tirumala is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Tirumala.
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