There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Tirupati by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Vellore
best- Take the train from Pondicherry to Katpadi Jntrain 11006 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tirupatitrain 17229 / ...
6h 2m₹320–2,569Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pondicherry to Tirupatitrain 16112 / ...
8h 5m₹210–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
7h 37m₹325–1,117Drive 220.7 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Tirupaticar 220.7 km
3h 31m₹2,482–3,585Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Tirupatitaxi 220.7 km
3h 31m₹2,800–3,400
Puducherry to Tirupati by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Tirupati is to bus which costs ₹320 - ₹1,200 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Tirupati is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Puducherry to Tirupati. 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 37m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Tirupati. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Puducherry and Tirupati is 302 km. The road distance is 220.7 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Tirupati without a car is to train via Vellore which takes 6h 2m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Puducherry to Tirupati, including transfers.
Puducherry to Tirupati bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Tirupati is to train via Vellore which takes 6h 2m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹320 - ₹1,200 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Tirupati, India?
You can take a train from Pondicherry to Tirupati via Katpadi Jn in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Puducherry to Tirupathi via Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand, FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu, FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram, and Chennai Madhavaram in around 7h 37m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Pondicherry to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- 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 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
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 Tirupati bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand station.
Puducherry to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Tirupati is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Puducherry to Tirupati.
There are 366+ hotels available in Tirupati.