There are 6 ways to get from Tirupati to Tambaram by bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Chennai Park
best- Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
4h 7mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Tambaramtrain 17652 / ...
5h 8m₹270–2,149Train, line 40001 train
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain 12163 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Park to Tambaram Sntrmtrain 40001 / ...
4h 29m₹470–3,799Drive 135.7 km
- Drive from Tirupati to Tambaramcar 135.7 km
2h 7m₹1,521–2,197Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirupati to Tambaramtaxi 135.7 km
2h 7m₹3,000–3,700Bus
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavarambus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram to FlixBus Chennai - East Tambarambus FlixBus IN5222
5h 25m₹312–469
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tirupati to Tambaram is to bus which costs ₹310 - ₹470 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Tirupati to Tambaram is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirupati to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Chennai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirupati to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Tambaram Sntrm via Renigunta Jn, Perambur and Chennai Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Tirupati and Tambaram is 158 km. The road distance is 135.7 km.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Tambaram without a car is to bus via Chennai Park which takes 4h 7m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Tirupati to Tambaram, including transfers.
Tirupati to Tambaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Tirupati station.
Tirupati to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Renigunta Jn station.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Tambaram is to bus via Chennai Park which takes 4h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train and line 40001 train, which costs ₹470 - ₹3,800 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Tirupati, India and Tambaram, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Tirupati to Chennai 4 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 10m. Mahadev Travels also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tirupati to Tambaram Sntrm via Renigunta Jn, Perambur, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, and Chennai Park in around 4h 29m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Renigunta Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Chennai Park to Tambaram Sntrm
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from Renigunta Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- [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
- 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
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–300
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram to FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–170
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,700
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 Tambaram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Tirupati to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirupati to Tambaram is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Tirupati to Tambaram.
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