There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Tirupati by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Tirupatibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
6h 10mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jntrain 12624 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tirupatitrain 12864 / ...
6h 22m₹428–3,433Drive 288.4 km
- Drive from Salem to Tirupaticar 288.4 km
4h 16m₹3,223–4,656Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Tirupatitaxi 288.4 km
4h 16m₹5,500–7,000Fly, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
6h 7m₹6,122–11,763Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salem to Chittoorbus
- Take the train from Chittor to Tirupatitrain 12798 / ...
6h 50m₹840–3,181
Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Tirupati is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹3,500 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Tirupati is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salem and arriving at Tirupati. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Tirupati. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Tirupati via Salem Jn and Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Salem and Tirupati is 291 km. The road distance is 288.4 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Tirupati without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs .
The bus from Salem to Tirupati takes 6h 10m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Salem to Tirupati bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Salem station.
Salem to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Salem to Tirupati is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,500 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Tirupati, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Salem to Tirupati 3 times a day, and the journey takes 6h 10m. Mahadev Travels also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem Market to Tirupati via Salem Jn and Katpadi Jn in around 6h 22m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Katpadi Jn to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
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 Chittor to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Salem to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Salem to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Chittoor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Tirupati bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Tirupati station.
Salem to Tirupati train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Tirupati is 288 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Salem to Tirupati.
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