There are 5 ways to get from Chennai Port 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 15m₹267–2,049Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Tirupatitrain 16053 / ...
3h 25m₹160–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Thirumangalam to Madhavaram Rountanabus 121A
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
4h 47m₹196–367Drive 132.3 km
- Drive from Chennai Port to Tirupaticar 132.3 km
1h 59m₹1,493–2,156Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai Port to Tirupatitaxi 132.3 km
1h 59m₹3,000–3,600
Chennai Port to Tirupati by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Port to Tirupati is to bus which costs ₹190 - ₹370 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Port to Tirupati is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai Port to Tirupati. However, there are services departing from Thirumangalam and arriving at Tirupathi via Chennai Madhavaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
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 Port and Tirupati is 147 km. The road distance is 132.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Port to Tirupati without a car is to train via Renigunta Jn which takes 3h 15m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Chennai Port to Tirupati, including transfers.
Chennai Port to Tirupati bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Thirumangalam station.
Chennai Port to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai Port to Tirupati is to train via Renigunta Jn which takes 3h 15m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹190 - ₹370 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Chennai Port, 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 subway from Chennai Central to Tirupathi via Thirumangalam, Thirumangalam, Madhavaram Rountana, and Chennai Madhavaram in around 4h 47m.
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Thirumangalam to Madhavaram Rountana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹9–33
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹9–13
- Express Service
- ₹13–18
- Deluxe Service
- ₹19–27
- A/C Service
- ₹29–33
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–300
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,600
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 Port to Tirupati bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Madhavaram Rountana station.
Chennai Port to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Renigunta Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Port to Tirupati is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Chennai Port to Tirupati.
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