There are 10 ways to get from Melukote to Tirupati by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Bengaluru
best- Take the bus from Sreerangapatna to Bangalorebus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus
7h 14m₹1,845–4,241Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pandavapura to Tirupatitrain 16219
10h 56m₹1,154–3,145Train via Bengaluru
- Take the train from Pandavapura to Ksr Bengalurutrain
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tirupatitrain
9h 49m₹1,364–4,945Drive 371.5 km
- Drive from Melukote to Tirupaticar 371.5 km
5h 25m₹4,217–6,092Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melukote to Tirupatitaxi 371.5 km
5h 25m₹5,000–6,500Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Tirupati Airport
- Take the train from Pandavapura to Channapatnatrain
- Take the bus from Channapatna to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane BLR - TIR
6h 19m₹9,004–23,395Train, bus
- Take the train from Pandavapura to Ksr Bengalurutrain 16022 / ...
- Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus
7h 27m₹1,364–3,345Bus
- Take the bus from Mandya to Tirupatibus Mandya - Tirupati
9h 51m₹1,530–2,641Taxi, train to Shivamogga, fly to Tirupati Airport
- Take the taxi from Melukote to Mandageretaxi
- Take the train from Mandagere to Shimogatrain
- Fly from Shivamogga (RQY) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane RQY - TIR
8h 3m₹8,443–46,215Taxi to Mysore, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Melukote to Mysore (MYQ)taxi
- Fly from Mysore (MYQ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane MYQ - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
7h 12m₹7,733–22,800
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tirupati Airport (TIR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melukote to Tirupati is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,200 and takes 10h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Melukote to Tirupati is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Melukote to Tirupati. However, there are services departing from Sreerangapatna and arriving at Tirupathi via Kempegowda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Melukote to Tirupati. However, there are services departing from Pandavapura and arriving at Tirupati via Ksr Bengaluru and Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Melukote and Tirupati is 410 km. The road distance is 371.5 km.
The best way to get from Melukote to Tirupati without a car is to bus via Bengaluru which takes 7h 14m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Melukote to Tirupati, including transfers.
Melukote to Tirupati bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Sreerangapatna station.
Melukote to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pandavapura station.
The best way to get from Melukote to Tirupati is to bus via Bengaluru which takes 7h 14m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,300. Alternatively, you can train via Bengaluru, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹5,000 and takes 9h 49m.
What companies run services between Melukote, India and Tirupati, India?
You can take a vehicle from Melukote to Tirupathi via Sreerangapatna, Bangalore, and Kempegowda in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melukote to Tirupati via Pandavapura, Ksr Bengaluru, and Katpadi Jn in around 9h 49m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tirupati Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–19,000
Flights from Mysore to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pandavapura to Ksr Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Katpadi Jn to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
Train from Pandavapura to Channapatna
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Pandavapura to Ksr Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Pandavapura to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Mandagere to Shimoga
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Sreerangapatna to Bangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Melukote to Tirupati bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Bangalore station.
Melukote to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ksr Bengaluru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melukote to Tirupati is 372 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Melukote to Tirupati.
There are 401+ hotels available in Tirupati.









