There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Tirumala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Katpadi Jntrain 11006 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Chandragiritrain 16219 / ...
6h 57m₹700–2,929Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Renigunta Jntrain 16112 / ...
8h 54m₹260–1,790Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai to Reniguntabus redbusIndia_A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
9h 4mDrive 239.9 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Tirumalacar 239.9 km
3h 48m₹2,689–3,884Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Tirumalataxi 239.9 km
3h 48m₹3,200–3,900Train via Renigunta Jn
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Katpadi Jntrain 11006 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Renigunta Jntrain 12864 / ...
8h 9m₹370–2,769
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Tirumala is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Tirumala is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue and arriving at Tirupati via Chennai and Renigunta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Chandragiri via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Puducherry and Tirumala is 315 km. The road distance is 239.9 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Tirumala without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Puducherry to Tirumala, including transfers.
Puducherry to Tirumala bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue station.
Puducherry to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Tirumala is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Tirumala, India?
You can take a train from Pondicherry to Tirumala via Katpadi Jn and Chandragiri in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Tirupati via Chennai and Renigunta in around 9h 4m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Katpadi Jn to Chandragiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Pondicherry to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Katpadi Jn to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Pondicherry to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Renigunta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Puducherry to Tirumala bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Puducherry to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Tirumala is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Puducherry to Tirumala.
There are 393+ hotels available in Tirumala.