There are 5 ways to get from Tambaram to Tirumala by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
5h 2m₹657–996Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Renigunta Jntrain 17651 / ...
5h 9m₹217–1,473Drive 156.2 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Tirumalacar 156.2 km
2h 26m₹1,528–2,207Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tambaram to Tirumalataxi 156.2 km
2h 26m₹3,500–4,200Line 49006 train, train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chennai Parktrain 49006 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain 12164 / ...
5h 39m₹316–2,294
Tambaram to Tirumala by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Tirumala is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Tirumala is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram 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 2m.
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 9m.
The distance between Tambaram and Tirumala is 174 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 5h 2m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,000.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Tambaram to Tirumala, including transfers.
Tambaram to Tirumala bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Chennai Madhavaram 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 5h 2m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹210 - ₹1,500 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, 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 Tambaram to Renigunta Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- 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
Train from Tambaram to Chennai Park
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
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
- 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 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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, and Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Tambaram to Tirumala bus services, operated by APSRTC, arrive at Tirupathi 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.
There are 393+ hotels available in Tirumala.