There are 7 ways to get from Tirumala to Madurai by bus, train, car, taxi, 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 Tirupathi to Maduraibus
10h 53m₹750–1,514Train
cheapest- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Madurai Jntrain 16351 / ...
12h 22m₹360–2,600Drive 512.1 km
- Drive from Tirumala to Maduraicar 512.1 km
8h 7m₹5,845–8,443Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirumala to Maduraitaxi 512.1 km
8h 7m₹6,500–8,500Fly from Tirupati Airport
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Madurai (IXM)plane TIR - IXM
8h 49m₹14,854–26,003Bus via Renigunta Jn
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Maduraibus Tirupati - Madurai
12h 19m₹660–2,450Train to Chennai International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
8h 2m₹5,365–10,830
Tirumala to Madurai by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tirumala to Madurai is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,600 and takes 10h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Tirumala to Madurai is to train and fly which takes 8h 2m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirumala to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at Madurai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirumala to Madurai. However, there are services departing from Renigunta Jn and arriving at Madurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
The distance between Tirumala and Madurai is 524 km. The road distance is 512.1 km.
The best way to get from Tirumala to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 10h 53m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Tirumala to Madurai, including transfers.
Tirumala to Madurai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Tirumala to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Renigunta Jn station.
The best way to get from Tirumala to Madurai is to bus which takes 10h 53m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹360 - ₹2,600 and takes 12h 22m, you could also fly, which costs ₹14,000 - ₹26,000 and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Tirumala, India and Madurai, India?
SETC operates a bus from Tirupathi to Madurai 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹400–1,100 and the journey takes 10h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Renigunta Jn to Madurai Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 11h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–23,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–23,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–23,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Renigunta Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tirupathi to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,100
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹650–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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
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 How to get from Florence to Rome, 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit, and How to get from London City Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Tirumala to Madurai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Madurai station.
Tirumala to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirumala to Madurai is 512 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Tirumala to Madurai.
There are 226+ hotels available in Madurai.