There are 6 ways to get from Mamallapuram to Tirumala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Arakkonamtrain 16112 / ...
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Renigunta Jntrain 06401 / ...
5h 49m₹1,243–3,502Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain 12164 / ...
7h 8m₹255–2,078Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Katpadi Tamil Nadubus Mahabalipuram - Katpadi Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Tirupatibus Katpadi Tamil Nadu - Tirupati
6h 11m₹1,157–3,175Drive 193.8 km
- Drive from Mamallapuram to Tirumalacar 193.8 km
2h 56m₹2,183–3,152Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mamallapuram to Tirumalataxi 193.8 km
2h 56m₹3,100–3,700Bus
- Take the bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from C.B.M.T. to Madhavaram Rountanabus
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
8h 39m₹376–2,028
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mamallapuram to Tirumala is to bus and train which costs ₹250 - ₹2,100 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Mamallapuram to Tirumala is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Mamallapuram to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Mahabalipuram and arriving at Tirupati via Katpadi Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Mamallapuram to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Chengalpattu and arriving at Renigunta Jn via Arakkonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Mamallapuram and Tirumala is 197 km. The road distance is 193.8 km.
The best way to get from Mamallapuram to Tirumala without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Mamallapuram to Tirumala, including transfers.
Mamallapuram to Tirumala bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Mahabalipuram station.
Mamallapuram to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Mamallapuram to Tirumala is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Vellore, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,200 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Mamallapuram, India and Tirumala, India?
You can take a vehicle from Mamallapuram to Tirupati via Chengalpattu, Arakkonam, Renigunta Jn, and Renigunta in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mahabalipuram to Tirumala via Katpadi Tamil Nadu and Tirupati in around 6h 11m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengalpattu to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Arakkonam to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Mahabalipuram to Katpadi Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
Bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Mamallapuram to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from C.B.M.T. to Madhavaram Rountana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹11–55
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹11–16
- Express Service
- ₹15–22
- Deluxe Service
- ₹23–35
- A/C Service
- ₹35–55
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–300
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
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More Questions & Answers
Mamallapuram to Tirumala bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Katpadi Tamil Nadu station.
Mamallapuram to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mamallapuram to Tirumala is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Mamallapuram to Tirumala.
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