There are 5 ways to get from Potheri to Tirumala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Srm University to Koyambedu CMBTbus
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
4h 42m₹804–1,293Train via Chennai
cheapest- Take the train from Potheri Halt to Chennai Parktrain 40518 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain 12164 / ...
5h 52m₹321–2,335Drive 162.6 km
- Drive from Potheri to Tirumalacar 162.6 km
2h 35m₹1,584–2,288Taxi
- Take the taxi from Potheri to Tirumalataxi 162.6 km
2h 35m₹2,700–3,200Train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Renigunta Jntrain 17651 / ...
6h 30m₹322–2,363
Potheri to Tirumala by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Potheri to Tirumala is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Potheri to Tirumala is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Potheri to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Srm University and arriving at Tirupathi via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu and Chennai Madhavaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Potheri to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Potheri Halt and arriving at Renigunta Jn via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Potheri and Tirumala is 195 km. The road distance is 162.6 km.
The best way to get from Potheri to Tirumala without a car is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Potheri to Tirumala, including transfers.
Potheri to Tirumala bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Srm University station.
Potheri to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Potheri Halt station.
The best way to get from Potheri to Tirumala is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can train via Chennai, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Potheri, India and Tirumala, India?
You can take a bus from Srm University to Tirumala via Koyambedu CMBT, FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu, FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram, Chennai Madhavaram, and Tirupathi in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Potheri Halt to Tirupati via Chennai Park, Chennai Central, Renigunta Jn, and Renigunta in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Potheri Halt to Chennai Park
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
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
Train from Tambaram to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Srm University to Koyambedu CMBT
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–440
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Potheri to Tirumala bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Koyambedu CMBT station.
Potheri to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potheri to Tirumala is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Potheri to Tirumala.
There are 397+ hotels available in Tirumala.