There are 4 ways to get from Tirumala to Chennai by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain 12163 / ...
3h 15m₹200–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennaibus redbusIndia_Electric A/C Seater
4h 37mDrive 152 km
- Drive from Tirumala to Chennaicar 152 km
2h 35m₹1,487–2,147Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirumala to Chennaitaxi 152 km
2h 35m₹3,400–4,100
Tirumala to Chennai by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tirumala to Chennai is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Tirumala to Chennai is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirumala to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Chennai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
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 152 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 Fresh Bus, depart from Tirupati 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 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Tirumala, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Renigunta Jn to Perambur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Fresh Bus operates a bus from Tirupati to Chennai 3 times a day, and the journey takes 4h. 10 other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Renigunta Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- 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
- +91 707 5511 729
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fresh Bus
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Fresh Bus
- Phone
- +91 74403 69369
- https://naveenbuses.com/
- Website
- Naveen Buses
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Naveen Buses
- Website
- KTC Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- KTC Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- AR & BCVR Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- AR & BCVR Travels
- Website
- Al madeena Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al madeena Travels
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
- Website
- Sri Balaji Transports
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Balaji Transports
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
- Website
- VRCR Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- VRCR Travels
- Phone
- +91 98425 11660
- [email protected]
- Website
- RKT Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- RKT Travels
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Tirumala to Chennai bus services, operated by Fresh Bus, arrive at Chennai 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.
There are 1032+ hotels available in Chennai.