There are 4 ways to get from Tirupati to Kalapet by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tirupati to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statuebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
7h 32mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tirupati to Katpadi Jntrain 16220 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Pondicherrytrain 11005 / ...
7h 47m₹545–2,777Drive 216.5 km
- Drive from Tirupati to Kalapetcar 216.5 km
3h 24m₹2,424–3,501Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirupati to Kalapettaxi 216.5 km
3h 24m₹2,900–3,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tirupati to Kalapet is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Tirupati to Kalapet is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirupati to Kalapet. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Kanachettikulam via Latha Steel Bs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirupati to Kalapet. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Pondicherry via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Tirupati and Kalapet is 231 km. The road distance is 216.5 km.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Kalapet without a car is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Tirupati to Kalapet, including transfers.
Tirupati to Kalapet bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Tirupati station.
Tirupati to Kalapet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirupati station.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Kalapet is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Tirupati, India and Kalapet, India?
Hans Travels operates a bus from Tirupati to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 45m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tirupati to Kalapet via Katpadi Jn and Pondicherry in around 7h 47m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirupati to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Katpadi Jn to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Tirupati to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Tirupati to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- NeuGo
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- SKM Tours & Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- SKM Tours & Travels
- Phone
- +91 9784162573
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shree Ganesh Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Shree Ganesh Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
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
Tirupati to Kalapet bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue station.
Tirupati to Kalapet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirupati to Kalapet is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Tirupati to Kalapet.
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