There are 8 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Tirupathi by bus, train, car, or plane
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 Thoothukudi to Tirupatibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
11h 18mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tirupatitrain 16787
16h₹607–4,115Train, bus
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Salem Jntrain
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the bus from Chitoor to Tirupathibus
14h 11m₹1,262–5,429Drive 635.3 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Tirupathicar 635.3 km
9h 33m₹6,216–8,978Fly to Tirupati Airport
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane TCR - TIR
8h 4m₹18,116–25,369Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Chittoorbus
- Take the bus from Chitoor to Tirupathibus
14h 24m₹1,210–2,915Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
6h 2m₹8,536–16,264Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TCR - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus
7h 47m₹7,966–29,069
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Tirupati Airport (TIR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Tirupathi is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹4,200 and takes 16h.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Tirupathi is to fly and train which takes 6h 2m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Tirupathi. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi and arriving at Tirupati via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Tirupathi. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Tirupati via Maniyachchi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Tirupathi is 637 km. The road distance is 635.3 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Tirupathi without a car is to bus which takes 11h 18m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 18m to get from Thoothukudi to Tirupathi, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Tirupathi bus services, operated by YBM Travels(BLM), depart from Thoothukudi station.
Thoothukudi to Tirupathi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Maniyachchi Jn station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Tirupathi is to bus which takes 11h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₹18,000 - ₹26,000 and takes 8h 4m, you could also train, which costs ₹600 - ₹4,200 and takes 16h.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Tirupathi, India?
YBM Travels(BLM) operates a bus from Thoothukudi to Tirupati twice daily, and the journey takes 11h 15m. KBS Luxury Bus also services this route once a week. Alternatively, IndiGo Airlines flies from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Tirupati Airport (TIR) 5 times a day.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Tirupati Airport via Chennai International Airport, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹17,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Tirupati Airport via Chennai International Airport, Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹17,000–24,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–13,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–23,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
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
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Thoothukudi to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Thoothukudi to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Chitoor to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹450–650
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Chitoor to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹450–650
- 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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thoothukudi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Madurai to Chittoor
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–900
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–300
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–300
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Tirupathi bus services, operated by YBM Travels(BLM), arrive at Tirupati station.
Thoothukudi to Tirupathi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirupati station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Tirupathi is 635 km. It takes approximately 9h 33m to drive from Thoothukudi to Tirupathi.
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