There are 5 ways to get from Tirupati to Kalavai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tirupati to Katpadi Jntrain 16220 / ...
3h 20m₹1,155–3,207Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Aranibus
4h 8m₹971–1,783Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Vellorebus
3h 50m₹1,036–1,896Drive 119.6 km
- Drive from Tirupati to Kalavaicar 119.6 km
1h 53m₹1,345–1,943Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirupati to Kalavaitaxi 119.6 km
1h 53m₹2,100–2,600
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirupati to Kalavai is to bus which costs ₹950 - ₹1,800 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Tirupati to Kalavai is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirupati to Kalavai. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via FlixBus Vellore - Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirupati to Kalavai. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Walajah Road Jn via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Tirupati and Kalavai is 158 km. The road distance is 119.6 km.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Kalavai without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Tirupati to Kalavai, including transfers.
Tirupati to Kalavai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Tirupati to Kalavai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirupati station.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Kalavai is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Vellore, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Tirupati, India and Kalavai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tirupati to Katpadi Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Tirupathi to Vellore 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹85–700 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirupati to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Tirupathi to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹85–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Tirupathi to Arani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–2,600
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 Kalavai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Vellore station.
Tirupati to Kalavai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirupati to Kalavai is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Tirupati to Kalavai.
There are eight+ hotels available in Kalavai.