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How to get fromChennai to Tirupatiby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Tirupati by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Tirupatitrain train 16053 / ...
    3h 10m
    ₹160–1,300

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Tirupatibus bus redbusIndia_Electric A/C Seater
    3h 30m

  3. Drive  130.1 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Tirupaticar car 130.1 km
    1h 57m
    ₹1,461–2,109

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Tirupatitaxi taxi 130.1 km
    1h 57m
    ₹2,900–3,600

  5. Train via Renigunta Jn

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train 12164 / ...
    3h 18m
    ₹267–2,049

  6. Bus via Chennai Madhavaram

    1. Take the bus from C.B.M.T. to Madhavaram Rountanabus bus 121A
    2. Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus bus
    5h 27m
    ₹179–382

Chennai to Tirupati by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Tirupati, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Tirupati 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Fresh Bus operates a bus from Chennai to Tirupati 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 30m. Eight other operators also service this route.

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