There are 4 ways to get from Velachcheri to Tirumala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain 12164 / ...
5h 24m₹312–2,264Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Reniguntabus redbusIndia_A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
6h 6mDrive 156.8 km
- Drive from Velachcheri to Tirumalacar 156.8 km
2h 31m₹1,756–2,536Taxi
- Take the taxi from Velachcheri to Tirumalataxi 156.8 km
2h 31m₹3,500–4,300
Velachcheri to Tirumala by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Velachcheri to Tirumala is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Velachcheri to Tirumala is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Velachcheri to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Dhandeeswaram and arriving at Tirupati via Chennai and Renigunta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Velachcheri to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Perungudi and arriving at Renigunta Jn via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Velachcheri and Tirumala is 184 km. The road distance is 156.8 km.
The best way to get from Velachcheri to Tirumala without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Velachcheri to Tirumala, including transfers.
Velachcheri to Tirumala bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Velachcheri to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Velachcheri to Tirumala is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Velachcheri, India and Tirumala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Renigunta twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Renigunta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Velachcheri to Tirumala bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Renigunta station.
Velachcheri to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Renigunta Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velachcheri to Tirumala is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Velachcheri to Tirumala.
There are 390+ hotels available in Tirumala.