There are 5 ways to get from Tirumala to Tambaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train, line 40001 train
best- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain 12163 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Park to Tambaram Sntrmtrain 40001 / ...
4h 26m₹410–3,150Train
cheapest- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Tambaramtrain 17652 / ...
5h 5m₹210–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavarambus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram to FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5222
5h 58m₹659–865Drive 156.7 km
- Drive from Tirumala to Tambaramcar 156.7 km
2h 43m₹1,759–2,540Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirumala to Tambaramtaxi 156.7 km
2h 43m₹3,500–4,200
Tirumala to Tambaram by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tirumala to Tambaram is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹900 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Tirumala to Tambaram is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirumala to Tambaram station. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Railway Station via FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirumala to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Renigunta Jn and arriving at Tambaram Sntrm via Perambur and Chennai Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Tirumala and Tambaram is 192 km. The road distance is 156.7 km.
The best way to get from Tirumala to Tambaram without a car is to train and line 40001 train which takes 4h 26m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Tirumala to Tambaram, including transfers.
Tirumala to Tambaram bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Tirumala to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Renigunta Jn station.
The best way to get from Tirumala to Tambaram is to train and line 40001 train which takes 4h 26m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹900 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Tirumala, India and Tambaram, India?
You can take a bus from Tirupati to Tambaram Sntrm via Renigunta, Renigunta Jn, Perambur, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, and Chennai Park in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tirumala to FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Railway Station via Tirupathi, Chennai Madhavaram, and FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram in around 5h 58m.
- 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
Train from Chennai Park to Tambaram Sntrm
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from Renigunta Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–300
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram to FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹148–151
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
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 Tambaram bus services, operated by APSRTC, arrive at Chennai Madhavaram station.
Tirumala to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirumala to Tambaram is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Tirumala to Tambaram.
There are 1201+ hotels available in Tambaram.