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 Vellore Canttrain 11006 / ...
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Chandragiritrain 16854 / ...
6h 33m₹686–2,882Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Renigunta Jntrain 17651 / ...
8h 14m₹281–1,947Bus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
7h 59m₹675–1,537Drive 241.6 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Tirumalacar 241.6 km
3h 51m₹2,717–3,924Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Tirumalataxi 241.6 km
3h 51m₹3,000–3,700Train via Renigunta Jn
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Katpadi Jntrain 11006 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Renigunta Jntrain 17229 / ...
8h 9m₹370–2,769
Puducherry to Tirumala by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Tirumala is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Tirumala is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Puducherry and arriving at Tirupathi via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu and Chennai Madhavaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Chandragiri via Vellore Cant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Puducherry and Tirumala is 315 km. The road distance is 241.6 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Tirumala without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Puducherry to Tirumala, including transfers.
Puducherry to Tirumala bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Puducherry 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 33m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 59m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Tirumala, India?
You can take a train from Pondicherry to Tirumala via Vellore Cant and Chandragiri in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puducherry to Tirumala via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand, FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu, FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram, Chennai Madhavaram, and Tirupathi in around 7h 59m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Vellore Cant to Chandragiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Pondicherry to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,700
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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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry to Tirumala bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand station.
Puducherry to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellore Cant station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Tirumala is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Puducherry to Tirumala.
There are 358+ hotels available in Tirumala.