There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Tirupati Airport (TIR) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain 12164 / ...
2h 34m₹327–1,409Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
3h 50m₹668–976Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Tirupati-TIR127.6 km
1h 54mDrive 127.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Tirupati Airport (TIR)car 127.6 km
1h 54m₹1,433–2,069Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Tirupati Airport (TIR)taxi 127.6 km
1h 54m₹3,000–3,600
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Tirupati Airport (TIR) is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹1,500 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Tirupati Airport (TIR) is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Tirupati Airport (TIR). However, there are services departing from Padmanabha Theatre and arriving at Tirupathi via Chennai Madhavaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Tirupati Airport (TIR). However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Renigunta Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Chennai and Tirupati Airport (TIR) is 143 km. The road distance is 127.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Tirupati Airport (TIR) without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs ₹320 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Chennai to Tirupati Airport (TIR), including transfers.
Chennai to Tirupati Airport (TIR) bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Chennai Madhavaram station.
Chennai to Tirupati Airport (TIR) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Tirupati Airport (TIR) is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs ₹320 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,000 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Tirupati Airport (TIR), 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
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- APSRTC
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–300
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chennai to Tirupati-TIR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Tirupati Airport (TIR) bus services, operated by APSRTC, arrive at Tirupathi station.
Chennai to Tirupati Airport (TIR) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Renigunta Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Tirupati Airport (TIR) is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Chennai to Tirupati Airport (TIR).
There are 401+ hotels available in Tirupati Airport (TIR).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chennai and Tirupati Airport (TIR). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.