There are 6 ways to get from Tirupathi to Tambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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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 / ...
3h 22m₹641–3,282Train
cheapest- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Tambaramtrain 17652 / ...
5h 11m₹360–2,257Bus via Chennai Park
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennaibus redbusIndia_Electric A/C Seater
5hDrive 137.6 km
- Drive from Tirupathi to Tambaramcar 137.6 km
2h 9m₹1,544–2,231Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirupathi to Tambaramtaxi 137.6 km
2h 9m₹3,100–3,800Bus
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavarambus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram to FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5222
5h 24m₹407–568
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tirupathi to Tambaram is to bus which costs ₹400 - ₹600 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Tirupathi to Tambaram is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirupathi to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Chennai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Tirupathi 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 3h 22m.
The distance between Tirupathi and Tambaram is 173 km. The road distance is 137.6 km.
The best way to get from Tirupathi to Tambaram without a car is to train and line 40001 train which takes 3h 22m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Tirupathi to Tambaram, including transfers.
Tirupathi to Tambaram bus services, operated by Fresh Bus, depart from Tirupati station.
Tirupathi to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Renigunta Jn station.
The best way to get from Tirupathi to Tambaram is to train and line 40001 train which takes 3h 22m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai Park, which costs and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Tirupathi, India and Tambaram, India?
You can take a vehicle from Tirupathi to Tambaram Sntrm via Renigunta Jn, Perambur, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, and Chennai Park in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, Fresh Bus operates a bus from Tirupati to Chennai 3 times a day, and the journey takes 4h. 10 other operators also service this route.
- 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
- +91 707 5511 729
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fresh Bus
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Fresh Bus
- Phone
- +91 74403 69369
- https://naveenbuses.com/
- Website
- Naveen Buses
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Naveen Buses
- Website
- KTC Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- KTC Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- AR & BCVR Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- AR & BCVR Travels
- Website
- Al madeena Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al madeena Travels
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
- Website
- Sri Balaji Transports
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Balaji Transports
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
- Website
- VRCR Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- VRCR Travels
- Phone
- +91 98425 11660
- [email protected]
- Website
- RKT Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- RKT Travels
- 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 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,800
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
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Booking & Getting There
Tirupathi to Tambaram bus services, operated by Fresh Bus, arrive at Chennai station.
Tirupathi to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirupathi to Tambaram is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Tirupathi to Tambaram.
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