There are 4 ways to get from Poonamallee to Tirumala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ambattur to Renigunta Jntrain 16057
3h 45m₹565–1,832Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
4h 56m₹566–911Drive 141.5 km
- Drive from Poonamallee to Tirumalacar 141.5 km
2h 15m₹1,384–1,999Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poonamallee to Tirumalataxi 141.5 km
2h 15m₹3,200–3,900
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poonamallee to Tirumala is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹950 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Poonamallee to Tirumala is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Poonamallee to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Karayanchavadi and arriving at Tirupathi via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu and Chennai Madhavaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Poonamallee to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Ambattur and arriving at Renigunta Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Poonamallee and Tirumala is 164 km. The road distance is 141.5 km.
The best way to get from Poonamallee to Tirumala without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Poonamallee to Tirumala, including transfers.
Poonamallee to Tirumala bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Chennai Madhavaram station.
Poonamallee to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ambattur station.
The best way to get from Poonamallee to Tirumala is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹950 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Poonamallee, India and Tirumala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ambattur to Renigunta Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, APSRTC operates a bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹160–300 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ambattur to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- 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
- 2h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
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
Poonamallee to Tirumala bus services, operated by APSRTC, arrive at Tirupathi station.
Poonamallee to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Renigunta Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poonamallee to Tirumala is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Poonamallee to Tirumala.
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