There are 5 ways to get from Tirupati to Melattur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tirupati to Papanasamtrain 16779
9h 13m₹586–2,403Bus
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Kumbakonambus 851Ud
9h 56m₹838–1,466Drive 350.1 km
- Drive from Tirupati to Melatturcar 350.1 km
5h 42m₹3,976–5,743Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirupati to Melatturtaxi 350.1 km
5h 42m₹5,500–7,000Fly, train
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TIR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain
9h 10m₹15,490–27,728
Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tirupati to Melattur is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹1,500 and takes 9h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Tirupati to Melattur is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirupati to Melattur. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at Kumbakonam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirupati to Melattur. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Papanasam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
The distance between Tirupati and Melattur is 442 km. The road distance is 350.1 km.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Melattur without a car is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Tirupati to Melattur, including transfers.
Tirupati to Melattur bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Tirupati to Melattur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirupati station.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Melattur is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,500 and takes 9h 56m.
What companies run services between Tirupati, India and Melattur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tirupati to Papanasam 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 9h 2m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Tirupathi to Kumbakonam once daily. Tickets cost ₹280–850 and the journey takes 9h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–25,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–25,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirupati to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tirupathi to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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 Melattur bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Tirupati to Melattur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Papanasam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirupati to Melattur is 350 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Tirupati to Melattur.
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