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 Thirumangalam EB Office to Madhavaram Rountanabus 121A
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
6h 13m₹676–941Train via Chennai
cheapest- Take the train from Potheri Halt to Chennai Parktrain 06722 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain 12164 / ...
6h 26m₹322–2,335Drive 163.9 km
- Drive from Potheri to Tirumalacar 163.9 km
2h 35m₹1,844–2,663Taxi
- Take the taxi from Potheri to Tirumalataxi 163.9 km
2h 35m₹2,700–3,300Train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Renigunta Jntrain 17651 / ...
6h 47m₹322–2,363
Potheri to Tirumala by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Potheri to Tirumala is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹950 and takes 6h 13m.
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 Thirumangalam EB Office and Chennai Madhavaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
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 6h 26m.
The distance between Potheri and Tirumala is 200 km. The road distance is 163.9 km.
The best way to get from Potheri to Tirumala without a car is to bus which takes 6h 13m and costs ₹650 - ₹950.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Potheri to Tirumala, including transfers.
Potheri to Tirumala bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Thirumangalam EB Office 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 6h 13m and costs ₹650 - ₹950. Alternatively, you can train via Chennai, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 26m.
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 - Koyambedu, Thirumangalam EB Office, Madhavaram Rountana, Chennai Madhavaram, and Tirupathi in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Potheri Halt to Tirupati via Chennai Park, Chennai Central, Renigunta Jn, and Renigunta in around 6h 26m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Potheri Halt to Chennai Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Thirumangalam EB Office to Madhavaram Rountana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–45
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–14
- Express Service
- ₹14–20
- Deluxe Service
- ₹21–29
- A/C Service
- ₹30–45
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–300
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
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More Questions & Answers
Potheri to Tirumala bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Madhavaram Rountana station.
Potheri to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potheri to Tirumala is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Potheri to Tirumala.
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