There are 6 ways to get from Tirupati to Poondi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tirupati to Papanasamtrain 16779
9h 22m₹746–2,613Bus
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Thanjavurbus 851Ud
10h 46m₹764–1,395Drive 359.7 km
- Drive from Tirupati to Poondicar 359.7 km
5h 51m₹4,083–5,898Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirupati to Poonditaxi 359.7 km
5h 51m₹6,000–7,500Fly, train
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TIR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
8h 40m₹15,530–27,688Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavarambus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
13h 16m
Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tirupati to Poondi is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,400 and takes 10h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Tirupati to Poondi is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirupati to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirupati to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Papanasam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between Tirupati and Poondi is 452 km. The road distance is 359.7 km.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Poondi without a car is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Tirupati to Poondi, including transfers.
Tirupati to Poondi bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Tirupati to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirupati station.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Poondi is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,400 and takes 10h 46m.
What companies run services between Tirupati, India and Poondi, 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 Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–850 and the journey takes 10h 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 Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tirupathi to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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 Poondi bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Tirupati to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Papanasam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirupati to Poondi is 360 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Tirupati to Poondi.
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