What is the cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Tirupati?

The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Tirupati is to bus which costs ₹320 - ₹1,200 and takes 7h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Puducherry to Tirupati?

The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Tirupati is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.

Is there a direct bus between Puducherry and Tirupati?

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 27m.

Is there a direct train between Puducherry and Tirupati?

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 30m.

How far is it from Puducherry to Tirupati?

The distance between Puducherry and Tirupati is 302 km. The road distance is 218.9 km.

How do I travel from Puducherry to Tirupati without a car?

The best way to get from Puducherry to Tirupati without a car is to train via Vellore which takes 6h 15m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.

How long does it take to get from Puducherry to Tirupati?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Puducherry to Tirupati, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puducherry to Tirupati bus from?

Puducherry to Tirupati bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Puducherry station.

Where do I catch the Puducherry to Tirupati train from?

Puducherry to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.

Train or bus from Puducherry to Tirupati?

The best way to get from Puducherry to Tirupati is to train via Vellore which takes 6h 15m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹320 - ₹1,200 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Puducherry to Tirupati bus arrive?

Puducherry to Tirupati bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand station.

Where does the Puducherry to Tirupati train arrive?

Puducherry to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.

Can I drive from Puducherry to Tirupati?

Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Tirupati is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Puducherry to Tirupati.

Where can I stay near Tirupati?

There are 389+ hotels available in Tirupati.

Puducherry to Tirupati - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Puducherry to Tirupati by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Vellore
best
1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Katpadi Jntrain 11006 / ...
2. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tirupatitrain 12864 / ...
6h 15m
₹320–2,569
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Tirupatitrain 16112 / ...
8h 30m
₹210–1,700
Bus
1. Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
2. Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
7h 27m
₹325–1,117
Drive 218.9 km
1. Drive from Puducherry to Tirupaticar 218.9 km
3h 29m
₹2,472–3,570
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Puducherry to Tirupatitaxi 218.9 km
3h 29m
₹2,900–3,500

Puducherry to Tirupati by train

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6h 15mAverage Duration

₹320Cheapest Price

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Distance: 301.8 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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 15m. 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 27m.

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