There are 5 ways to get from Tirupati to Chennai Central Station by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Renigunta Jn
best- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain 22157 / ...
3h 43m₹360–2,899Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tirupati to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain 06728
3h 43m₹160–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavarambus
- Take the bus from Madhavaram Rountana to Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapambus 121A
5h 15m₹181–384Drive 131.7 km
- Drive from Tirupati to Chennai Central Stationcar 131.7 km
1h 59m₹1,487–2,148Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirupati to Chennai Central Stationtaxi 131.7 km
1h 59m₹3,000–3,600
Tirupati to Chennai Central Station by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirupati to Chennai Central Station is to bus which costs ₹180 - ₹390 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Tirupati to Chennai Central Station is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirupati to Chennai Central Station. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at Government General Hospital via Madhavaram Rountana and Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tirupati and arriving at M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Tirupati and Chennai Central Station is 147 km. The road distance is 131.7 km.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Chennai Central Station without a car is to train via Renigunta Jn which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Tirupati to Chennai Central Station, including transfers.
Tirupati to Chennai Central Station bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Tirupati to Chennai Central Station train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Renigunta Jn station.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Chennai Central Station is to train via Renigunta Jn which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹180 - ₹390 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Tirupati, India and Chennai Central Station, 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 bus from Tirupathi to Government General Hospital via Chennai Madhavaram, Madhavaram Rountana, Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam, and Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil in around 5h 15m.
- 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
- 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 Tirupati to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- 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
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Madhavaram Rountana to Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹9–33
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹9–13
- Express Service
- ₹13–18
- Deluxe Service
- ₹19–27
- A/C Service
- ₹29–33
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- 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
Tirupati to Chennai Central Station bus services, operated by APSRTC, arrive at Chennai Madhavaram station.
Tirupati to Chennai Central Station train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirupati to Chennai Central Station is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Tirupati to Chennai Central Station.
There are 1064+ hotels available in Chennai Central Station.