There are 6 ways to get from Tirumala to Papanasam by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Tirupati to Papanasamtrain 16779
9h 39m₹602–2,505Train via Renigunta Jn
cheapest- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Papanasamtrain 09419
12h 14m₹320–2,400Bus
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Thanjavurbus 851Ud
12h 38m₹695–1,914Drive 362.2 km
- Drive from Tirumala to Papanasamcar 362.2 km
6h 8m₹4,048–5,847Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirumala to Papanasamtaxi 362.2 km
6h 8m₹5,500–7,000Fly, train
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TIR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain
7h 50m₹13,449–27,668
Tirumala to Papanasam by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tirumala to Papanasam is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹2,000 and takes 12h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Tirumala to Papanasam is to drive which takes 6h 8m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirumala to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at Papanasam via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirumala to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Papanasam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
The distance between Tirumala and Papanasam is 454 km. The road distance is 362.2 km.
The best way to get from Tirumala to Papanasam without a car is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Tirumala to Papanasam, including transfers.
Tirumala to Papanasam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Tirumala to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirupati station.
The best way to get from Tirumala to Papanasam is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,000 and takes 12h 38m.
What companies run services between Tirumala, India and Papanasam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tirupati to Papanasam 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 9h 2m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Tirupathi to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–850 and the journey takes 10h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–25,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirupati to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Renigunta Jn to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 57m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tirupathi to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Rainbow Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 03 34 22 33
- Website
- rainbowcabs.co.in
Tirumala Tirupati Cabs
- Phone
- +91 88 86 05 03 09
- Website
- tirumalatirupaticabs.in
Tirupati Caars
- Phone
- +91 99 02 03 77 88
- Website
- tirupaticaars.com
A.S Car Rentals
- Phone
- +91 95 02 65 61 89
PS Cabs
- Phone
- +91 83 74 43 88 26
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Booking & Getting There
Tirumala to Papanasam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Tirumala to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Papanasam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirumala to Papanasam is 362 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Tirumala to Papanasam.
There are 142+ hotels available in Papanasam.