There are 5 ways to get from Tirumala to Puducherry by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Arakkonam
best- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Arakkonamtrain 16054 / ...
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Pondicherrytrain 16111 / ...
8h 15m₹360–2,700Train
cheapest- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Pondicherrytrain 16111 / ...
9h 7m₹260–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Thiravallur X Roadbus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus
8h 47m₹1,196–2,934Drive 239.6 km
- Drive from Tirumala to Puducherrycar 239.6 km
4h 4m₹2,712–3,916Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirumala to Puducherrytaxi 239.6 km
4h 4m₹3,200–3,800
Tirumala to Puducherry by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirumala to Puducherry is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹1,800 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Tirumala to Puducherry is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirumala to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at Pondicherry via FlixBus Chennai - Red Hills and Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirumala to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Renigunta Jn and arriving at Pondicherry via Arakkonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Tirumala and Puducherry is 309 km. The road distance is 239.6 km.
The best way to get from Tirumala to Puducherry without a car is to train via Arakkonam which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Tirumala to Puducherry, including transfers.
Tirumala to Puducherry bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Tirumala to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Renigunta Jn station.
The best way to get from Tirumala to Puducherry is to train via Arakkonam which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,000 and takes 8h 47m.
What companies run services between Tirumala, India and Puducherry, India?
You can take a bus from Tirupati to Pondicherry via Renigunta, Renigunta Jn, and Arakkonam in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tirumala to Pondicherry via Tirupathi, Thiravallur X Road, FlixBus Chennai - Red Hills, FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank, and Koyembedu in around 8h 47m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Renigunta Jn to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Arakkonam to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Renigunta Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Tirupathi to Thiravallur X Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–280
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,800
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 Puducherry bus services, operated by APSRTC, arrive at Thiravallur X Road station.
Tirumala to Puducherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirumala to Puducherry is 240 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Tirumala to Puducherry.
There are 1251+ hotels available in Puducherry.