There are 4 ways to get from Potheri to Tirumala by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University to FlixBus Chennai - Madhavarambus FlixBus IN5136B / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
5h 19m₹680–960Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Renigunta Jntrain 17651 / ...
6h 30m₹322–2,363Drive 162.6 km
- Drive from Potheri to Tirumalacar 162.6 km
2h 35m₹1,818–2,626Taxi
- Take the taxi from Potheri to Tirumalataxi 162.6 km
2h 35m₹2,700–3,200
Potheri to Tirumala by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Potheri to Tirumala is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹1,000 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Potheri to Tirumala is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Potheri to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University and arriving at Tirupathi via Chennai Madhavaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Potheri to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Potheri Halt and arriving at Renigunta Jn via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Potheri and Tirumala is 191 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 5h 19m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,000.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Potheri to Tirumala, including transfers.
Potheri to Tirumala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University station.
Potheri to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Potheri to Tirumala is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Potheri, India and Tirumala, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University to Tirumala via FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram, Chennai Madhavaram, and Tirupathi in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Renigunta Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University to FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–230
- Website
- FlixBus India
- 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 FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram station.
Potheri to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Renigunta Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potheri to Tirumala is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Potheri to Tirumala.
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