There are 5 ways to get from Pennādam to Tirupati by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Vellore
best- Take the train from Pennadam to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tirupatitrain
7h 31m₹1,016–4,292Bus
- Take the bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Virudhachalam - Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
9h 1m₹1,440–2,770Drive 290.7 km
- Drive from Pennādam to Tirupaticar 290.7 km
4h 29m₹2,817–4,069Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pennādam to Tirupatitaxi 290.7 km
4h 29m₹4,300–5,500Train
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tirupatitrain 17078
8h 2m₹1,043–2,673
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pennādam to Tirupati is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Pennādam to Tirupati is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Pennādam to Tirupati. However, there are services departing from Virudhachalam and arriving at Tirupathi via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu and Chennai Madhavaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Pennādam to Tirupati. However, there are services departing from Pennadam and arriving at Tirupati via Villupuram Jn and Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Pennādam and Tirupati is 340 km. The road distance is 290.7 km.
The best way to get from Pennādam to Tirupati without a car is to train via Vellore which takes 7h 31m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Pennādam to Tirupati, including transfers.
Pennādam to Tirupati bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Virudhachalam station.
Pennādam to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pennadam station.
The best way to get from Pennādam to Tirupati is to train via Vellore which takes 7h 31m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 1m.
What companies run services between Pennādam, India and Tirupati, India?
You can take a vehicle from Pennādam to Tirupati via Pennadam, Villupuram Jn, and Katpadi Jn in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pennādam to Tirupathi via Virudhachalam, Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu), FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu, FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram, and Chennai Madhavaram in around 9h 1m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pennadam to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Villupuram Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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 Vridhachalam Jn to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹387–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- 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
- 4h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Pennādam to Tirupati bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Pennādam to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pennādam to Tirupati is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Pennādam to Tirupati.
There are 396+ hotels available in Tirupati.