There are 5 ways to get from Bengaluru to Tirumala by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Begum Mahal to Tirupathibus
4h 25m₹646–1,374Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Renigunta Jntrain 15301 / ...
7h 37m₹282–1,954Drive 248.1 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Tirumalacar 248.1 km
3h 46m₹2,778–4,013Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Tirumalataxi 248.1 km
3h 46m₹6,000–7,500Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane BLR - TIR
4h 2m₹7,872–21,287
Bengaluru to Tirumala by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Tirumala is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Tirumala is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Begum Mahal and arriving at Tirupathi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Tirumala. However, there are services departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Renigunta Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Tirumala is 268 km. The road distance is 248.1 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Tirumala without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Bengaluru to Tirumala, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Tirumala bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Begum Mahal station.
Bengaluru to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Tirumala is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹280 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Tirumala, India?
KSRTC operates a bus from Begum Mahal to Tirupathi every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹330–1,000 and the journey takes 4h 7m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Bangalore Cant to Renigunta Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 13m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Tirupati Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bangalore Cant to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Begum Mahal to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹330–1,000
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
Best Ride
- Phone
- +91 996 427 3747
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 922 654 7777
- Website
- olacabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Bengaluru to Tirumala bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Tirupathi station.
Bengaluru to Tirumala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Renigunta Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Tirumala is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Bengaluru to Tirumala.
There are 388+ hotels available in Tirumala.