There are 5 ways to get from Tambaram Sanatorium to Tirumala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
5h 47m₹657–986Train via Chennai Central
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain 12164 / ...
5h 52m₹315–2,289Drive 154.5 km
- Drive from Tambaram Sanatorium to Tirumalacar 154.5 km
2h 30m₹1,741–2,514Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram Sanatorium to Tirumalataxi 154.5 km
2h 30m₹3,500–4,200Train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Renigunta Jntrain 17651 / ...
6h 31m₹317–2,327
Tambaram Sanatorium to Tirumala by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram Sanatorium to Tirumala is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹1,000 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram Sanatorium to Tirumala is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram Sanatorium to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium and arriving at Tirupathi via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu and Chennai Madhavaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram Sanatorium to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Tambaram Sntrm and arriving at Renigunta Jn via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Tambaram Sanatorium and Tirumala is 175 km. The road distance is 154.5 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram Sanatorium to Tirumala without a car is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,000.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Tambaram Sanatorium to Tirumala, including transfers.
Tambaram Sanatorium to Tirumala bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Chennai Madhavaram station.
Tambaram Sanatorium to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Tambaram Sanatorium to Tirumala is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,000. Alternatively, you can train via Chennai Central, which costs ₹310 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Tambaram Sanatorium, India and Tirumala, India?
APSRTC operates a bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹160–300 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 28m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- 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
Train from Tambaram to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
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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More Questions & Answers
Tambaram Sanatorium to Tirumala bus services, operated by APSRTC, arrive at Tirupathi station.
Tambaram Sanatorium to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Renigunta Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram Sanatorium to Tirumala is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Tambaram Sanatorium to Tirumala.
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