There are 5 ways to get from Virudhachalam to Tirumala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Vellore
best- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Katpadi Jntrain 07436
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Renigunta Jntrain 17229 / ...
7h 59m₹376–2,817Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Renigunta Jntrain 16352 / ...
8h 59m₹266–1,835Bus
- Take the bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Virudhachalam - Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
9h 13m₹1,001–2,215Drive 292.5 km
- Drive from Virudhachalam to Tirumalacar 292.5 km
4h 34m₹3,294–4,758Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhachalam to Tirumalataxi 292.5 km
4h 34m₹4,400–5,500
Virudhachalam to Tirumala by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virudhachalam to Tirumala is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹1,900 and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Virudhachalam to Tirumala is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Virudhachalam to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Virudhachalam and arriving at Tirupathi via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu and Chennai Madhavaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Virudhachalam to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Vridhachalam Jn and arriving at Renigunta Jn via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Virudhachalam and Tirumala is 359 km. The road distance is 292.5 km.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Tirumala without a car is to train via Vellore which takes 7h 59m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Virudhachalam to Tirumala, including transfers.
Virudhachalam to Tirumala bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Virudhachalam station.
Virudhachalam to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vridhachalam Jn station.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Tirumala is to train via Vellore which takes 7h 59m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 13m.
What companies run services between Virudhachalam, India and Tirumala, India?
You can take a train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tirupati via Katpadi Jn, Renigunta Jn, and Renigunta in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virudhachalam to Tirumala via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu), FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu, FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram, Chennai Madhavaram, and Tirupathi in around 9h 13m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Katpadi Jn to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹398–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–300
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Virudhachalam to Tirumala bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Virudhachalam to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virudhachalam to Tirumala is 292 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Virudhachalam to Tirumala.
There are 359+ hotels available in Tirumala.