There are 4 ways to get from Tirupati to Pichavaram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tirupati to Chidambaramtrain 16779 / ...
7h 36m₹986–2,685Bus
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai to Chidambarambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
9h 19mDrive 280.8 km
- Drive from Tirupati to Pichavaramcar 280.8 km
4h 31m₹3,139–4,533Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirupati to Pichavaramtaxi 280.8 km
4h 31m₹4,200–5,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tirupati to Pichavaram is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Tirupati to Pichavaram is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirupati to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Chidambaram via Chennai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirupati to Pichavaram. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Tirupati and Pichavaram is 365 km. The road distance is 280.8 km.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Pichavaram without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Tirupati to Pichavaram, including transfers.
Tirupati to Pichavaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Tirupati station.
Tirupati to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirupati station.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Pichavaram is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 19m.
What companies run services between Tirupati, India and Pichavaram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tirupati to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tirupati to Pichavaram via Chennai and Chidambaram in around 9h 19m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirupati to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
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 Pichavaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Tirupati to Pichavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirupati to Pichavaram is 281 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Tirupati to Pichavaram.
There are 66+ hotels available in Pichavaram.






