There are 6 ways to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train via Renigunta Jn
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain 12164 / ...
4h 24m₹553–2,422Train
cheapest- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Tirupatitrain 06727
5h 29m₹324–1,503Bus
- Take the bus from Thirumangalam to Madhavaram Rountanabus 121A
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
5h 10m₹342–546Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madras-MAA to Tirupathi135.5 km
2h 11mDrive 135.5 km
- Drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathicar 135.5 km
2h 11m₹1,529–2,208Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathitaxi 135.5 km
2h 11m₹3,200–3,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi is to bus which costs ₹340 - ₹550 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi. However, there are services departing from Thirumangalam and arriving at Tirupathi via Chennai Madhavaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi. However, there are services departing from Trisulam and arriving at Renigunta Jn via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Madras Airport (MAA) and Tirupathi is 169 km. The road distance is 135.5 km.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi without a car is to train via Renigunta Jn which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi, including transfers.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Thirumangalam station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi is to train via Renigunta Jn which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹340 - ₹550 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Madras Airport (MAA), India and Tirupathi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Airport to Tirupathi via Thirumangalam, Thirumangalam, Madhavaram Rountana, Chennai Madhavaram, and Tirupathi in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- 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 M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Thirumangalam to Madhavaram Rountana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹9–33
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹9–13
- Express Service
- ₹13–18
- Deluxe Service
- ₹19–27
- A/C Service
- ₹29–33
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madras-MAA to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,800
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Madhavaram Rountana station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Renigunta Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi.
There are 362+ hotels available in Tirupathi.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madras Airport (MAA) and Tirupathi. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.