There are 7 ways to get from Tirumala to Papanasam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Chengalpattu
best- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Arakkonamtrain
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chengalpattutrain
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Papanasamtrain
10h 45m₹510–4,000Train
cheapest- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Papanasamtrain 09419
12h 42m₹320–2,400Bus
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Thanjavurbus 851Ud
12h 38m₹690–1,907Drive 363.9 km
- Drive from Tirumala to Papanasamcar 363.9 km
6h 11m₹4,103–5,927Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirumala to Papanasamtaxi 363.9 km
6h 11m₹5,500–7,000Fly from Tirupati Airport, train
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TIR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain
10h 4m₹15,378–24,584Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain
9h 28m₹6,540–11,850
Tirumala to Papanasam by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirumala to Papanasam is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹2,000 and takes 12h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Tirumala to Papanasam is to drive which takes 6h 11m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirumala to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at Papanasam via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirumala to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Renigunta Jn and arriving at Papanasam via Arakkonam and Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Tirumala and Papanasam is 438 km. The road distance is 363.9 km.
The best way to get from Tirumala to Papanasam without a car is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 10h 45m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Tirumala to Papanasam, including transfers.
Tirumala to Papanasam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Tirumala to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Renigunta Jn station.
The best way to get from Tirumala to Papanasam is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 10h 45m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,000 and takes 12h 38m.
What companies run services between Tirumala, India and Papanasam, India?
You can take a bus from Tirupati to Papanasam via Renigunta, Renigunta Jn, Arakkonam, and Chengalpattu in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Tirupathi to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–850 and the journey takes 10h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Renigunta Jn to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Arakkonam to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chengalpattu to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Renigunta Jn to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,200
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
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Tirupathi to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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 Papanasam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Tirumala to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirumala to Papanasam is 364 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Tirumala to Papanasam.
There are 133+ hotels available in Papanasam.