There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Thiruvalam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain 22651 / ...
2h 5m₹484–1,580Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
3h 13m₹582–892Drive 132.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thiruvalamcar 132.7 km
1h 57m₹1,484–2,143Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Thiruvalamtaxi 132.7 km
1h 57m₹3,300–4,000Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai to Vellorebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
3h 14m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Thiruvalam is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹900 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Thiruvalam is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Thiruvalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Madhavaram and arriving at Tirupati via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Thiruvalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Katpadi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Chennai and Thiruvalam is 137 km. The road distance is 132.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thiruvalam without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹480 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Chennai to Thiruvalam, including transfers.
Chennai to Thiruvalam bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Chennai Madhavaram station.
Chennai to Thiruvalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thiruvalam is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹480 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹900 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Thiruvalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, APSRTC operates a bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹160–350 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- 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 Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–350
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Thiruvalam bus services, operated by APSRTC, arrive at Tirupati station.
Chennai to Thiruvalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Thiruvalam is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Chennai to Thiruvalam.
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