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

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There are 10 ways to get from Kerala to Tirupati by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

    best
    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
    6h 47m
    ₹6,193–12,662

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirupatitrain train 12625 / ...
    16h 30m
    ₹430–3,300

  3. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus bus
    16h 51m
    ₹953–5,700

  4. Drive  741.8 km

    1. Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Tirupaticar car 741.8 km
    11h 46m
    ₹8,259–11,929

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Tirupatitaxi taxi 741.8 km
    11h 46m
    ₹13,000–16,000

  6. 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 12m
    ₹7,052–12,496

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

    1. Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CNN - MAA
    2. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    7h 15m
    ₹7,703–19,173

  8. 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 33m
    ₹6,748–15,889

  9. 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
    7h 48m
    ₹7,638–17,584

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trivandrum to Tirunelvelibus bus 783Ns
    2. Take the bus from Tirunelveli to Tirupathibus bus 996Ns / ...
    19h 15m
    ₹619–2,382

Kerala to Tirupati by train

Calendar17Weekly Trains
Duration16h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹430Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 711.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirupati twice daily. Tickets cost ₹430–3,300 and the journey takes 16h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Tirupathi via Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Bengaluru, KR Market, Kempegowda Bus Station, and Kempegowda in around 16h 51m.

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