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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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      train train 2h 43m • 1 change

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      train train 3h 8m • Direct

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      train train 2h 48m • 1 change

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Electric A/C Seater
    4h

  3. Drive  130.9 km

    1. Drive from Tirupati to Chennaicar car 130.9 km
    1h 59m
    ₹1,270–1,834

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tirupati to Chennaitaxi taxi 130.9 km
    1h 59m
    ₹2,900–3,600

  5. Train via Renigunta Jn

    1. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain train 12163 / ...
    3h 18m
    ₹260–2,049

  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 17m
    ₹181–391

Tirupati to Chennai by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket₹150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 141.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Tirupati to Perambur 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹150–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, Fresh Bus operates a bus from Tirupati to Chennai every 4 hours, and the journey takes 4h. 10 other operators also service this route.

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