There are 7 ways to get from Chidambaram to Tirumala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jntrain 06690 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Chandragiritrain 16854 / ...
8h 45m₹708–3,097Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Renigunta Jntrain 09420 / ...
11h 34m₹298–2,078Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Chidambaram - Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
9h 5m₹1,000–2,215Drive 304.2 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Tirumalacar 304.2 km
4h 48m₹3,422–4,943Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Tirumalataxi 304.2 km
4h 48m₹4,500–5,500Train via Chengalpattu
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Chengalpattutrain
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Arakkonamtrain
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Renigunta Jntrain
9h 50m₹486–3,742Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain 12164 / ...
10h 20m
Chidambaram to Tirumala by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Tirumala is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,100 and takes 11h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Tirumala is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chidambaram to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Tirupathi via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu and Chennai Madhavaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Chidambaram to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Chandragiri via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Tirumala is 362 km. The road distance is 304.2 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Tirumala without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Chidambaram to Tirumala, including transfers.
Chidambaram to Tirumala bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Chidambaram to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Tirumala is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Tirumala, India?
You can take a train from Chidambaram to Tirumala via Villupuram Jn and Chandragiri in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chidambaram to Tirumala via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu), FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu, FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram, Chennai Madhavaram, and Tirupathi in around 9h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Villupuram Jn to Chandragiri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Chidambaram to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Chengalpattu to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Arakkonam to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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 Chidambaram to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹398–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Tirumala bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chidambaram to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Tirumala is 304 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Chidambaram to Tirumala.
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