There are 10 ways to get from Karur to Tirumala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Karur to Salem Jntrain
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Chandragiritrain
8h 3m₹838–4,018Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Karur to Renigunta Jntrain 16733 / ...
9h 29m₹306–2,135Bus
- Take the bus from Karur to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Nihams Hospitalbus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus
9h 1m₹1,763–5,534Drive 382.4 km
- Drive from Karur to Tirumalacar 382.4 km
5h 46m₹4,342–6,271Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karur to Tirumalataxi 382.4 km
5h 46m₹6,000–8,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Karur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
9h 41m₹5,865–11,578Train via Renigunta Jn
- Take the train from Karur to Salem Jntrain
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Renigunta Jntrain
9h 14m₹508–3,858Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Karur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TRZ - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus
10h 33m₹4,745–16,403Bus to Salem, fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Karur to Salembus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane SXV - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus
9h 47m₹4,217–17,711Bus to Salem, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Karur to Salembus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
9h 20m₹7,237–18,386
Karur to Tirumala by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karur to Tirumala is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,200 and takes 9h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Karur to Tirumala is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Karur to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at Tirupathi via Salem, Nimhans Hospital and Kempegowda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Karur to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at Chandragiri via Salem Jn and Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Karur and Tirumala is 407 km. The road distance is 382.4 km.
The best way to get from Karur to Tirumala without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Karur to Tirumala, including transfers.
Karur to Tirumala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Karur station.
Karur to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karur station.
The best way to get from Karur to Tirumala is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹6,000 and takes 9h 1m.
What companies run services between Karur, India and Tirumala, India?
You can take a train from Karur to Tirumala via Salem Jn, Katpadi Jn, and Chandragiri in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karur to Tirumala via Salem, Nimhans Hospital, Kempegowda Bus Station, Kempegowda, and Tirupathi in around 9h 1m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–13,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–13,000
Flights from Salem to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–13,000
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karur to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Katpadi Jn to Chandragiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Karur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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
Train from Karur to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Katpadi Jn to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Karur to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Karur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Karur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Nihams Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Karur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Karur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
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Booking & Getting There
Karur to Tirumala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Karur to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karur to Tirumala is 382 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Karur to Tirumala.
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