There are 6 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Tirupati by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Renigunta Jn
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain 12164 / ...
3h 22m₹267–2,049Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Tirupatitrain 16053 / ...
3h 31m₹160–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from C.B.M.T. to Madhavaram Rountanabus 121A
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
5h 25m₹179–381Drive 130.7 km
- Drive from Chennai Central Station to Tirupaticar 130.7 km
1h 58m₹1,476–2,132Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai Central Station to Tirupatitaxi 130.7 km
1h 58m₹2,900–3,600Train #2
- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Tirupatitrain 06727
3h 58m₹160–1,300
Chennai Central Station to Tirupati by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Tirupati is to bus which costs ₹170 - ₹390 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Tirupati is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai Central Station to Tirupati. However, there are services departing from Government General Hospital and arriving at Tirupathi via C.B.M.T. and Chennai Madhavaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Tirupati. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Chennai Central Station and Tirupati is 147 km. The road distance is 130.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Tirupati without a car is to train via Renigunta Jn which takes 3h 22m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Chennai Central Station to Tirupati, including transfers.
Chennai Central Station to Tirupati bus services, operated by MTC, depart from C.B.M.T. station.
Chennai Central Station to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Tirupati is to train via Renigunta Jn which takes 3h 22m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹170 - ₹390 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Tirupati, 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, you can take a bus from Government General Hospital to Tirupathi via M.G.R. Koyambedu, C.B.M.T., Madhavaram Rountana, and Chennai Madhavaram in around 5h 25m.
- 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
Train from Chennai Central to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from C.B.M.T. to Madhavaram Rountana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹11–55
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹11–16
- Express Service
- ₹15–22
- Deluxe Service
- ₹23–35
- A/C Service
- ₹35–55
- 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
- 1h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,600
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 Tirupati bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Madhavaram Rountana station.
Chennai Central Station to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Renigunta Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Tirupati is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Tirupati.
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