There are 4 ways to get from Tambaram to Tirumala by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Railway Station to FlixBus Chennai - Madhavarambus FlixBus IN5216
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
4h 59m₹660–876Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Renigunta Jntrain 17651 / ...
5h 14m₹217–1,473Drive 156.2 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Tirumalacar 156.2 km
2h 26m₹1,757–2,538Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Tirumalataxi 156.2 km
2h 26m₹3,500–4,200
Tambaram to Tirumala by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Tirumala is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Tirumala is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram station to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Railway Station and arriving at Tirupathi via Chennai Madhavaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Renigunta Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Tambaram and Tirumala is 175 km. The road distance is 156.2 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Tirumala without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs ₹650 - ₹900.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Tambaram to Tirumala, including transfers.
Tambaram to Tirumala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Railway Station.
Tambaram to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Tirumala is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs ₹650 - ₹900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹210 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Tirumala, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Railway Station to Tirumala via FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram, Chennai Madhavaram, and Tirupathi in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Renigunta Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Railway Station to FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–160
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- 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
- 2h 26m
- 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 to Tirumala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram station.
Tambaram to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Renigunta Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Tirumala is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Tambaram to Tirumala.
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