Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting There & Away
It's possible to visit Tirupathi on a (very) long day trip from Chennai. If travelling by bus
or train, buy a 'link ticket', which includes transport from Tirupathi to Tirumala.
AIR
Renigunta Airport, 14km outside Tirupathi, was at research time being upgraded to an in-
ternational airport.
Air India
(
9.30am-5.30pm)
, with
2283992, airport 2283992; Tirumala Bypass Rd;
an office 2km from Tirupathi,
SpiceJet
(
airport 2275595)
and
JetKonnect
(
airport 2274155)
all
fly to Hyderabad daily. You can book with the mobile
Mitta Travels
(
2225981; DR Mahal Rd;
11am-11pm)
.
BUS
Tirupathi's
bus station
(
2289900)
is a wonder of logistics. Useful routes include the follow-
ing destinations:
Bengaluru
(express/Volvo/night Volvo ?201/400/450, four to six hours)
Chennai
(express/Volvo ?110/208, four hours)
Hyderabad
(superluxury/Volvo ?548/896, 10-12 hours)
Vijayawada
(express/superluxury/Volvo ?300/412/600, nine hours)
Private buses depart from TP Area, opposite the bus stand.
TRAIN
Tirupathi station is well served by express trains; the
reservation office
(
8am-8pm Mon-Sat,
8am-2pm Sun)
is across the street. Fares are for sleeper/3AC/2AC.
Bengaluru
(?168/470/665, seven hours)
Chennai
(?140/298/640, three hours)
Hyderabad
(?284/764/1075, 12 hours)
Vijayawada
(?198/502/730, seven hours)
Getting Around
There's a prepaid taxi booth outside the train station.
BUS
