There are 5 ways to get from Tirumala to Puducherry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tirupati to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
6h 22mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Pondicherrytrain 16111 / ...
9h 7m₹260–1,800Train via Arakkonam
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Arakkonamtrain 16054 / ...
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Pondicherrytrain 16111 / ...
8h 15m₹360–2,700Drive 239.6 km
- Drive from Tirumala to Puducherrycar 239.6 km
4h 4m₹2,686–3,880Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirumala to Puducherrytaxi 239.6 km
4h 4m₹3,200–3,800
Tirumala to Puducherry by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirumala to Puducherry. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
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 237 km. The road distance is 239.6 km.
The best way to get from Tirumala to Puducherry without a car is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Tirumala to Puducherry, including transfers.
Tirumala to Puducherry bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Tirupati 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 bus which takes 6h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Arakkonam, which costs ₹360 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Tirumala, India and Puducherry, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Tirupati to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue every 4 hours, and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tirupati to Pondicherry via Renigunta, Renigunta Jn, and Arakkonam in around 8h 15m.
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Tirumala to Puducherry bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue 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 1180+ hotels available in Puducherry.