There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Tirupathi by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Vellore
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Katpadi Jntrain 11006 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tirupatitrain 12864 / ...
6h 18m₹410–2,679Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Tirupatitrain 16112 / ...
8h 33m₹303–1,727Bus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Vellorebus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chittoorbus
- Take the bus from Chitoor to Tirupathibus
8h 7mDrive 221 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Tirupathicar 221 km
3h 31m₹2,142–3,094Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Tirupathitaxi 221 km
3h 31m₹2,900–3,600Train, bus
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Katpadi Jntrain 11006 / ...
- Take the bus from Chitoor to Tirupathibus
7h 3m₹1,000–3,419
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Tirupathi is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Tirupathi is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Tirupathi. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue and arriving at Tirupathi via Vellore and Chitoor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Puducherry to Tirupathi. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Tirupati via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Puducherry and Tirupathi is 305 km. The road distance is 221 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Tirupathi without a car is to train via Vellore which takes 6h 18m and costs ₹410 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Puducherry to Tirupathi, including transfers.
Puducherry to Tirupathi bus services, operated by Ira Transports, depart from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue station.
Puducherry to Tirupathi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Tirupathi is to train via Vellore which takes 6h 18m and costs ₹410 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Tirupathi, India?
You can take a train from Pondicherry to Tirupathi via Katpadi Jn and Tirupati in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Tirupathi via Vellore, Chittoor, and Chitoor in around 8h 7m.
- 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 Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
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 Pondicherry to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 6309828333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ira Transport
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Ira Transport
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
- Phone
- +91 95022 24959
- [email protected]
- Website
- BSR Tours And Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- BSR Tours And Travels
- Website
- Rainbow Ryders
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Rainbow Ryders
- Phone
- 91 92464 60933
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Krishna Travels
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Sri Krishna Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- NeuGo
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Vellore to Chittoor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹30–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Chitoor to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹450–650
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Chitoor to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹450–650
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,600
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 Tirupathi bus services, operated by Ira Transports, arrive at Vellore station.
Puducherry to Tirupathi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Tirupathi is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Puducherry to Tirupathi.
There are 396+ hotels available in Tirupathi.