There are 8 ways to get from Salem to Tirumala by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Nihams Hospitalbus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus
6h 46m₹1,289–3,520Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Renigunta Jntrain 17229 / ...
8h 20m₹379–2,739Train via Vellore
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jntrain 12602 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Renigunta Jntrain 17229 / ...
7h 54m₹478–3,633Drive 300.6 km
- Drive from Salem to Tirumalacar 300.6 km
4h 27m₹3,386–4,890Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Tirumalataxi 300.6 km
4h 27m₹6,000–7,500Fly Salem to Kempegowda International Airport, bus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane SXV - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus
7h₹3,829–14,640Bus, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Tirupati Airport
- Take the bus from Salem to Nihams Hospitalbus
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane BLR - TIR
6h 2m₹6,918–20,238Fly Salem to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
6h 47m₹4,482–12,132
Salem to Tirumala by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Tirumala is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Tirumala is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Tirupathi via Nimhans Hospital and Kempegowda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Renigunta Jn via Salem Jn and Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between Salem and Tirumala is 469 km. The road distance is 300.6 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Tirumala without a car is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Salem to Tirumala, including transfers.
Salem to Tirumala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Tirumala is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can train via Vellore, which costs ₹470 - ₹3,700 and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Tirumala, India?
You can take a bus from Salem to Tirumala via Nimhans Hospital, Kempegowda Bus Station, Kempegowda, and Tirupathi in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem Market to Tirupati via Salem Jn, Katpadi Jn, Renigunta Jn, and Renigunta in around 7h 54m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–13,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tirupati Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–9,500
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Salem to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- 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 Salem Jn to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Nihams Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Salem to Nihams Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹330–1,100
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹330–1,100
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–300
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–300
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Tirumala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Nihams Hospital station.
Salem to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Tirumala is 301 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Salem to Tirumala.
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