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How to get fromKerala to Tirumalaby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 11 ways to get from Kerala to Tirumala by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Calicut International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane CCJ - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus bus
    7h 40m
    ₹4,072–10,171

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Renigunta Jntrain train 22503 / ...
    17h 54m
    ₹489–3,499

  3. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Reniguntabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
    19h 4m

  4. Drive  754 km

    1. Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Tirumalacar car 754 km
    11h 57m
    ₹8,427–12,172

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Tirumalataxi taxi 754 km
    11h 57m
    ₹13,000–16,000

  6. Fly Cochin International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane COK - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus bus
    7h 50m
    ₹5,413–12,337

  7. Fly Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    2. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    7h 8m
    ₹6,133–12,012

  8. Fly Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CCJ - MAA
    2. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    7h 38m
    ₹6,992–11,846

  9. Fly Trivandrum to Kempegowda International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane TRV - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus bus
    8h 51m
    ₹7,058–15,259

  10. Fly Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    2. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    8h 9m
    ₹7,578–16,934

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trivandrum to Tirunelvelibus bus 783Ns
    2. Take the bus from Tirunelveli to Tirupathibus bus 996Ns / ...
    21h 31m
    ₹779–3,432

Kerala to Tirumala by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration17h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket₹489Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 647.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Kerala, India and Tirumala, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Renigunta Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹430–3,300 and the journey takes 16h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Tirupati via Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Chennai, and Renigunta in around 19h 4m.

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