There are 5 ways to get from Sholinganallur to Tirupathi by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain 12164 / ...
4h 32m₹968–2,944Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur to FlixBus Chennai - Madhavarambus FlixBus IN5212 / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
5h 22m₹413–596Drive 151 km
- Drive from Sholinganallur to Tirupathicar 151 km
2h 22m₹1,469–2,122Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sholinganallur to Tirupathitaxi 151 km
2h 22m₹3,400–4,100Bus via Little Mount
- Take the bus from Aavin to Little Mountbus 119
- Take the bus from Chennai to Tirupatibus redbusIndia_Electric A/C Seater
6h 14m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sholinganallur to Tirupathi is to bus which costs ₹410 - ₹600 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Sholinganallur to Tirupathi is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Sholinganallur to Tirupathi. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur and arriving at Tirupathi via Chennai Madhavaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Sholinganallur to Tirupathi. However, there are services departing from Velachery and arriving at Renigunta Jn via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Sholinganallur and Tirupathi is 181 km. The road distance is 151 km.
The best way to get from Sholinganallur to Tirupathi without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Sholinganallur to Tirupathi, including transfers.
Sholinganallur to Tirupathi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur station.
Sholinganallur to Tirupathi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Sholinganallur to Tirupathi is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹410 - ₹600 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Sholinganallur, India and Tirupathi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur to Tirupathi via FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram, Chennai Madhavaram, and Tirupathi in around 5h 22m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur to FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–170
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–300
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Aavin to Little Mount
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–22
- Express Service
- ₹23–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹50–110
- Phone
- +91 707 5511 729
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fresh Bus
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Fresh Bus
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- VRCR Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- VRCR Travels
- Website
- AR & BCVR Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- AR & BCVR Travels
- Phone
- +91 7801005478
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Vindhya Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Sri Vindhya Travels
- Website
- Sri Vindhya Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
- Website
- Sri Balaji Transports
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Balaji Transports
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Sholinganallur to Tirupathi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram station.
Sholinganallur to Tirupathi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Renigunta Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sholinganallur to Tirupathi is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Sholinganallur to Tirupathi.
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