What is the cheapest way to get from Madurai to Tirupati?

The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Tirupati is to bus which costs ₹400 - ₹1,400 and takes 9h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madurai to Tirupati?

The fastest way to get from Madurai to Tirupati is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹27,000.

Is there a direct bus between Madurai and Tirupati?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madurai and arriving at Tirupathi. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Madurai and Tirupati?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Tirupati. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 14h 45m.

How far is it from Madurai to Tirupati?

The distance between Madurai and Tirupati is 498 km. The road distance is 492.1 km.

How do I travel from Madurai to Tirupati without a car?

The best way to get from Madurai to Tirupati without a car is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs ₹400 - ₹1,400.

How long does it take to get from Madurai to Tirupati?

The bus from Madurai to Tirupathi takes 9h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Madurai to Tirupati bus from?

Madurai to Tirupati bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Madurai station.

Where do I catch the Madurai to Tirupati train from?

Madurai to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.

Train, bus or fly from Madurai to Tirupati?

The best way to get from Madurai to Tirupati is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs ₹400 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹350 - ₹2,700 and takes 14h 45m, you could also fly, which costs ₹15,000 - ₹27,000 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Madurai to Tirupati bus arrive?

Madurai to Tirupati bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Tirupathi station.

Where does the Madurai to Tirupati train arrive?

Madurai to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirupati station.

Can I drive from Madurai to Tirupati?

Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Tirupati is 492 km. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Madurai to Tirupati.

Where can I stay near Tirupati?

There are 357+ hotels available in Tirupati.

Madurai to Tirupati - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Madurai to Tirupathibus 996Ns / ...
9h 30m
₹400–1,400
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tirupatitrain 16780 / ...
14h 45m
₹350–2,700
Drive 492.1 km
1. Drive from Madurai to Tirupaticar 492.1 km
7h 36m
₹5,532–7,991
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Tirupatitaxi 492.1 km
7h 36m
₹6,500–8,000
Fly
1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane IXM - TIR
5h 51m
₹15,650–26,776

Madurai to Tirupati by bus

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9h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 498.3 km
Duration: 9h 30m

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

SETC operates a bus from Madurai to Tirupathi 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹400–1,300 and the journey takes 9h 30m. IntrCity SmartBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Tirupati 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 14h 45m.

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