There are 4 ways to get from Tirupathi to Chennai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain 22157 / ...
3h 16m₹388–2,201Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavarambus
- Take the bus from Madhavaram Rountana to Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapambus 121A
5h 21m₹314–550Drive 132.9 km
- Drive from Tirupathi to Chennaicar 132.9 km
2h 1m₹1,494–2,158Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirupathi to Chennaitaxi 132.9 km
2h 1m₹3,000–3,600
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirupathi to Chennai is to bus which costs ₹310 - ₹550 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Tirupathi to Chennai is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirupathi to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at Payaigada via Madhavaram Rountana and Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirupathi to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Perambur via Renigunta Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Tirupathi and Chennai is 144 km. The road distance is 132.9 km.
The best way to get from Tirupathi to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Tirupathi to Chennai, including transfers.
Tirupathi to Chennai bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Tirupathi to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Renigunta Jn station.
The best way to get from Tirupathi to Chennai is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹310 - ₹550 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Tirupathi, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Renigunta Jn to Perambur every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tirupathi to Payaigada via Tirupathi, Chennai Madhavaram, Madhavaram Rountana, Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam, and Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil in around 5h 21m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–300
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Madhavaram Rountana to Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹9–33
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹9–13
- Express Service
- ₹13–18
- Deluxe Service
- ₹19–27
- A/C Service
- ₹29–33
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,600
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
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More Questions & Answers
Tirupathi to Chennai bus services, operated by APSRTC, arrive at Chennai Madhavaram station.
Tirupathi to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirupathi to Chennai is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Tirupathi to Chennai.
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