There are 4 ways to get from Moolakadai to Tirupati by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
3h 31m₹167–323Train
- Take the train from Ambattur to Tirupatitrain 16057
4h 16m₹261–2,071Drive 124.6 km
- Drive from Moolakadai to Tirupaticar 124.6 km
1h 53m₹1,410–2,037Taxi
- Take the taxi from Moolakadai to Tirupatitaxi 124.6 km
1h 53m₹2,800–3,400
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Moolakadai to Tirupati is to bus which costs ₹160 - ₹330 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Moolakadai to Tirupati is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Moolakadai to Tirupati. However, there are services departing from Moolakadai and arriving at Tirupathi via Chennai Madhavaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Moolakadai to Tirupati. However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Tirupati via Ambattur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Moolakadai and Tirupati is 123 km. The road distance is 124.6 km.
The best way to get from Moolakadai to Tirupati without a car is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹160 - ₹330.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Moolakadai to Tirupati, including transfers.
Moolakadai to Tirupati bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Chennai Madhavaram station.
Moolakadai to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ambattur station.
The best way to get from Moolakadai to Tirupati is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹160 - ₹330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Moolakadai, India and Tirupati, India?
APSRTC operates a bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹160–300 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ambattur to Tirupati once daily. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ambattur to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
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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Booking & Getting There
Moolakadai to Tirupati bus services, operated by APSRTC, arrive at Tirupathi station.
Moolakadai to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirupati station.
Yes, the driving distance between Moolakadai to Tirupati is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Moolakadai to Tirupati.
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