There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Tirupathi by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Renigunta Jn
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain 12164 / ...
2h 41m₹447–1,549Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Tirupatitrain 16203 / ...
3h 43m₹289–1,371Drive 132.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Tirupathicar 132.2 km
2h₹1,487–2,148Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Tirupathitaxi 132.2 km
2h₹3,000–3,600
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Tirupathi is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Tirupathi is to drive which takes 2h and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Tirupathi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Renigunta Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Chennai and Tirupathi is 149 km. The road distance is 132.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Tirupathi without a car is to train via Renigunta Jn which takes 2h 41m and costs ₹440 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Chennai to Tirupathi, including transfers.
Chennai to Tirupathi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
Chennai to Tirupathi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Renigunta Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Tirupathi is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Chennai to Tirupathi.
There are 357+ hotels available in Tirupathi.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Tirupathi, 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.
- 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 Perambur to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- 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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