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How to get fromTirupathi to Chennaiby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Tirupathi to Chennai by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Renigunta Jn

    best
    1. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain train 12163 / ...
    2h 11m
    ₹431–1,532

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tirupati to Peramburtrain train 16054 / ...
    2h 41m
    ₹240–1,407

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    3h 13m

  4. Drive  132.9 km

    1. Drive from Tirupathi to Chennaicar car 132.9 km
    2h 1m
    ₹1,490–2,151

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tirupathi to Chennaitaxi taxi 132.9 km
    2h 1m
    ₹3,000–3,600

  6. Bus via Chennai Madhavaram

    1. Take the bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavarambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madhavaram Rountana to Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapambus bus 121A
    5h 21m
    ₹278–507

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  • Distance: 143.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Tirupathi, India and Chennai, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Renigunta Jn to Perambur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Tirupati to Chennai 4 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 10m. Mahadev Travels also services this route 3 times a week.

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