Tirupati is a popular pilgrimage destination visited by devotees year-round. With a regular schedule and multiple departure options, the bus service connecting Chennai to Tirupati offers pilgrims a convenient and reliable way to visit the temple town for darshan.
The Chennai to Tirupati bus route covers approximately 134 kms and takes about 3 hrs 30 mins. A total of 99 direct buses operated by 21 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 00:15, and the last bus leaves at 23:59.
Major boarding points in Chennai include Anna Nagar, Anna Salai, Anna University, Ashok Pillar, Central Railway Station, Chemmenchery, Ekkattuthangal, Guindy, Karappakkam, Kavangarai, while common drop locations in Tirupati are Others, RTC Bus Stand, Srinivasam, Tiruchanur.
RTC and private operators such as APSRTC, NueGo, AR & BCVR Travels, CGR Travels, Maheswari Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 149 - INR 2999.00 depending on the bus type and features.








