There are 4 ways to get from Chennai 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 52m₹207–1,399Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
3h 57m₹518–746Drive 151.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Tirumalacar 151.1 km
2h 17m₹1,704–2,461Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Tirumalataxi 151.1 km
2h 17m₹3,400–4,100
Chennai to Tirumala by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Tirumala is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹750 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Tirumala is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Padmanabha Theatre and arriving at Tirupathi via Chennai Madhavaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Renigunta Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Chennai and Tirumala is 168 km. The road distance is 151.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Tirumala without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Chennai to Tirumala, including transfers.
Chennai to Tirumala bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Chennai Madhavaram station.
Chennai to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Tirumala is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹750 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Chennai, 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 to Tirumala bus services, operated by APSRTC, arrive at Tirupathi station.
Chennai to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Renigunta Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Tirumala is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Chennai to Tirumala.
There are 358+ hotels available in Tirumala.