There are 4 ways to get from Tirumala to Chennai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain 22157 / ...
3h 15m₹200–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavarambus
5h 6m₹515–763Drive 151.9 km
- Drive from Tirumala to Chennaicar 151.9 km
2h 35m₹1,713–2,475Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirumala to Chennaitaxi 151.9 km
2h 35m₹3,400–4,100
Tirumala to Chennai by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirumala to Chennai is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹800 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Tirumala to Chennai is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirumala to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at Padmanabha Theatre via Madhavaram Rountana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirumala to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Renigunta Jn and arriving at Perambur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Tirumala and Chennai is 161 km. The road distance is 151.9 km.
The best way to get from Tirumala to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Tirumala to Chennai, including transfers.
Tirumala to Chennai bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Tirumala to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Renigunta Jn station.
The best way to get from Tirumala to Chennai is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹800 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Tirumala, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Renigunta Jn to Perambur every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, APSRTC operates a bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavaram every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹160–300 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Renigunta Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavaram
- 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 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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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More Questions & Answers
Tirumala to Chennai bus services, operated by APSRTC, arrive at Chennai Madhavaram station.
Tirumala to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirumala to Chennai is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Tirumala to Chennai.
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