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 44m₹207–1,399Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Reniguntabus redbusIndia_A/C Semi Sleeper
4h 19mDrive 151.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Tirumalacar 151.1 km
2h 17m₹1,478–2,135Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Tirumalataxi 151.1 km
2h 17m₹3,400–4,100
Chennai to Tirumala by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Tirumala is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Tirumala is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Tirupati via Renigunta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
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 44m.
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 44m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Chennai to Tirumala, including transfers.
Chennai to Tirumala bus services, operated by Sri Vaari Travels, depart from Chennai 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 44m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 19m.
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 20m. Alternatively, Sri Vaari Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Renigunta once daily, and the journey takes 2h 55m. Sreedevi Express Travels also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- 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
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Chennai to Renigunta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
- Website
- Sreedevi Express Travels
Bus from Chennai to Renigunta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sreedevi Express Travels
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Tirumala bus services, operated by Sri Vaari Travels, arrive at Renigunta 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 393+ hotels available in Tirumala.