There are 4 ways to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Tirupati by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tiruvallur to Tirupatitrain 16057 / ...
3h 10m₹1,030–2,252Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from C.B.M.T. to Madhavaram Rountanabus 121A
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
5h 49m₹1,000–1,312Drive 121.8 km
- Drive from Kolathur, Chennai to Tirupaticar 121.8 km
2h 1m₹1,375–1,986Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolathur, Chennai to Tirupatitaxi 121.8 km
2h 1m₹2,100–2,600
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Tirupati is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Tirupati is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolathur, Chennai to Tirupati. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Sriperambadur Toll and arriving at Tirupathi via C.B.M.T. and Chennai Madhavaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Kolathur, Chennai to Tirupati. However, there are services departing from Tiruvallur and arriving at Tirupati via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Kolathur, Chennai and Tirupati is 131 km. The road distance is 121.8 km.
The best way to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Tirupati without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Tirupati, including transfers.
Kolathur, Chennai to Tirupati bus services, operated by MTC, depart from C.B.M.T. station.
Kolathur, Chennai to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruvallur station.
The best way to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Tirupati is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Kolathur, Chennai, India and Tirupati, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruvallur to Tirupati 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kolathur, Chennai to Tirupathi via FlixBus Chennai - Sriperambadur Toll, FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank, C.B.M.T., Madhavaram Rountana, and Chennai Madhavaram in around 5h 49m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruvallur to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from C.B.M.T. to Madhavaram Rountana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹11–55
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹11–16
- Express Service
- ₹15–22
- Deluxe Service
- ₹23–35
- A/C Service
- ₹35–55
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Kolathur, Chennai to Tirupati bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Madhavaram Rountana station.
Kolathur, Chennai to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirupati station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolathur, Chennai to Tirupati is 122 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Kolathur, Chennai to Tirupati.
There are 362+ hotels available in Tirupati.