There are 6 ways to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi by bus (Flixbus), train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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 FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro to FlixBus Chennai - Madhavarambus FlixBus IN5136B / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathibus
4h 7m₹375–569Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Tirupatitrain 16053 / ...
4h 53m₹284–1,453Train via Renigunta Jn
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain 12164 / ...
4h 12m₹474–1,593Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madras (MAA) to Tirupathi135.5 km
2h 11mDrive 135.5 km
- Drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathicar 135.5 km
2h 11m₹1,518–2,192Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathitaxi 135.5 km
2h 11m₹3,200–3,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi is to bus which costs ₹370 - ₹600 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro and arriving at Tirupathi via Chennai Madhavaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Renigunta Jn via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Madras Airport (MAA) and Tirupathi is 148 km. The road distance is 135.5 km.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi without a car is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs ₹370 - ₹600.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi, including transfers.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs ₹370 - ₹600. Alternatively, you can train via Renigunta Jn, which costs ₹470 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Madras Airport (MAA), India and Tirupathi, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro to Tirupathi via FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram, Chennai Madhavaram, and Tirupathi in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- 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
Train from Chennai Central to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro to FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–140
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- customercare@apsrtconline.in
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–300
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madras (MAA) to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,800
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
Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Madhavaram station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Renigunta Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Tirupathi.
There are 387+ hotels available in Tirupathi.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madras Airport (MAA) and Tirupathi. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.