There are 4 ways to get from Tirumala to Arunachala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Thiruvannamalaibus
4h 53m₹501–1,165Train
cheapest- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain 09059 / ...
5h 34m₹390–1,800Drive 207 km
- Drive from Tirumala to Arunachalacar 207 km
3h 25m₹2,318–3,348Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirumala to Arunachalataxi 207 km
3h 25m₹3,500–4,200
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tirumala to Arunachala is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,200 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Tirumala to Arunachala is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirumala to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at Thiruvannamalai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirumala to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Renigunta Jn and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Tirumala and Arunachala is 213 km. The road distance is 207 km.
The best way to get from Tirumala to Arunachala without a car is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Tirumala to Arunachala, including transfers.
Tirumala to Arunachala bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Tirumala to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Renigunta Jn station.
The best way to get from Tirumala to Arunachala is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹390 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Tirumala, India and Arunachala, India?
SETC operates a bus from Tirupathi to Thiruvannamalai twice daily. Tickets cost ₹150–750 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Renigunta Jn to Tiruvannamalai 5 times a week. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Renigunta Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tirupathi to Thiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
Rainbow Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 03 34 22 33
- Website
- rainbowcabs.co.in
Tirumala Tirupati Cabs
- Phone
- +91 88 86 05 03 09
- Website
- tirumalatirupaticabs.in
Tirupati Caars
- Phone
- +91 99 02 03 77 88
- Website
- tirupaticaars.com
A.S Car Rentals
- Phone
- +91 95 02 65 61 89
PS Cabs
- Phone
- +91 83 74 43 88 26
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Booking & Getting There
Tirumala to Arunachala bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Thiruvannamalai station.
Tirumala to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruvannamalai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirumala to Arunachala is 207 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Tirumala to Arunachala.
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