Popular drop taxi routes from Tirupati
| Destination | Distance | Driving time | Good to know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirupati to Tirumala | about 10 km | about 30 min | Separate ghat roads are used for going up and coming down; vehicle entry follows TTD rules at the check post. | See live fare |
| Tirupati to Srikalahasti | about 40 km | about 1 hour | Vayu linga temple on the Swarnamukhi; many combine it with Tirupati in a day. | See live fare |
| Tirupati to Tiruttani | about 70 km | about 1.5 hours | A Murugan temple in Tamil Nadu, reached by a short highway drive. | See live fare |
| Tirupati to Kanchipuram | about 115 km | about 2.5 hours | A temple and silk town often visited with Tirupati. | See live fare |
| Tirupati to Chennai | about 140 km | about 3 hours | A well-used highway; airport transfers from Chennai to Tirupati are common. | See live fare |
| Tirupati to Vellore | about 105 km | about 2 hours | Used by pilgrims who also visit the Golden Temple at Sripuram. | See live fare |
| Tirupati to Bangalore | about 265 km | about 5.5 hours | A long drive; start early to avoid the city traffic at the end. | See live fare |
| Tirupati to Nellore | about 135 km | about 2.5 hours | Along the coast road; used for family and work trips. | See live fare |
Distances and times are approximate and depend on the road and the traffic. The fare is not listed here: it is calculated live when you search, so it is always the current one.
Choose your vehicle
Hatchback
Swift, WagonR or similar. Four seats, good for one or two people with light luggage.
Sedan
Dzire, Etios or similar. Four seats with a larger boot for a family of four.
SUV or Innova
Ertiga, Innova or similar. Six or seven seats, for families and hill roads.
Tempo traveller
Twelve to seventeen seats for groups travelling together.
Cab services in Tirupati
One-way drop taxi
Pay for one side only. Best when you do not need the cab back.
Outstation round trip
The same cab and driver stay with you until you are back; halts and extra days are shown before you book.
Airport pickup and drop
Book a cab to or from the airport at any hour of the day.
Local hourly rental
A cab by the hour for shopping, meetings and temple visits.
Tour packages
Sightseeing packages for the places people visit from here.
Tempo traveller on rent
Family and office groups, with room for luggage.
Pickups across the city, including Tirupati Airport, Renigunta (TIR); Tirupati, Renigunta Junction; Tirupati Central Bus Station, Alipiri, Tirumala bus stands.
When people book a cab in Tirupati
- Airport or railway pickup at Renigunta and a drop to your Tirupati hotel
- Tirumala darshan trip with a driver who follows the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams vehicle rules
- Temple circuit to Srikalahasti, Tiruchanur and Kanipakam in one day
- One way cab to Chennai or Bangalore after darshan
Places people go from Tirupati
- Tirumala Venkateswara Temple
- Sri Padmavathi Temple, Tiruchanur
- Srikalahasti Temple
- Kapila Theertham
- Silathoranam
- Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple
- Talakona waterfall
- Chandragiri Fort
Also from Tirupati
Bus hire in Tirupati
Tempo traveller, mini bus and tourist coach for your group.
Hire a driver in Tirupati
An acting driver or call driver for your own car.
Bus tickets
Book seats on regular buses from Tirupati and across South India.
Hire a full bus
See photos and amenities and ask the operator for a price.
Why book with Oray in Tirupati
Fares shown first
Charges for the trip are listed on the fare screen before you pay, and the cancellation policy is shown at booking.
Checked drivers
A driver is approved only after Oray has checked the licence, the vehicle papers and the insurance.
Track and share
Follow the trip live in the app and share it with family.
Pay your way
Pay in full, pay 25% now, or pay later, depending on the trip.
Help any hour
Booking and support run 24x7.
How it works
- Enter the pickup and the drop
- Pick a car and see the fare
- Confirm with an OTP
- Driver and car details reach you before pickup
Questions about taxis in Tirupati
Can I book a taxi from Tirupati station to Tirumala?
Yes. Book a cab with Tirupati as the pickup and Tirumala as the drop. Let us know your darshan slot so the driver plans the timing around the queue.
Is a one way cab from Tirupati to Chennai available?
Yes. Many people book a one way cab after darshan, and the fare is shown before you pay.
Can I book an outstation cab from Chennai to Tirupati and back the same day?
Yes, but a darshan day is long. Tell us your slot when you book and keep a buffer for the return.
Read before you travel
Chennai to Tirupati in One Day by Cab: A Practical Plan
Going from Chennai to Tirupati for darshan in a day? See how to time the start, plan the hill road, handle the border, and what to carry for the temple visit.
Hyderabad to Tirupati Overnight by Cab: What to Know Before You Go
Taking an overnight cab from Hyderabad to Tirupati? Learn how long the drive is, why driver rest matters, how to plan stops, and how to time your darshan.
Tirupati Darshan and Kanchipuram by Bus on Rent: A Group Pilgrimage Plan
Taking a group from Chennai or Bangalore to Tirupati and Kanchipuram? How to plan the bus, the darshan day, the halts and the return for a calm pilgrimage.
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