There are 6 ways to get from Tirupati to Tambaram by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train, line 40001 train
best- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain 12163 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Park to Tambaram Sntrmtrain 40001 / ...
4h 29m₹470–3,799Bus via Kumananchavadi
cheapest- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavarambus
- Take the bus from Madhavaram Rountana to Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapambus 121A
7h 9m₹191–434Bus
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavarambus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram to FlixBus Chennai - East Tambarambus FlixBus IN5222
5h 25m₹312–469Drive 135.7 km
- Drive from Tirupati to Tambaramcar 135.7 km
2h 7m₹1,549–2,237Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirupati to Tambaramtaxi 135.7 km
2h 7m₹3,000–3,700Train
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Tambaramtrain 17652 / ...
5h 8m₹270–2,149
Tirupati to Tambaram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tirupati to Tambaram is to bus via Kumananchavadi which costs ₹190 - ₹440 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Tirupati to Tambaram is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirupati to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram via FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
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 171 km. The road distance is 135.7 km.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Tambaram without a car is to train and line 40001 train which takes 4h 29m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Tirupati to Tambaram, including transfers.
Tirupati to Tambaram bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Tirupathi 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 train and line 40001 train which takes 4h 29m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹310 - ₹470 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Tirupati, India and Tambaram, India?
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tirupathi to FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram via Chennai Madhavaram and FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram in around 5h 25m.
- 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
- 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
Bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–300
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
- 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 APSRTC, arrive at Chennai Madhavaram 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.
There are 1214+ hotels available in Tambaram.