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Tirupati Tour Package from Chennai by car, tempo traveller or bus

A same-day Tirupati darshan trip from Chennai is ₹9,100 for a 12-seater AC tempo traveller, so a group of 12 pays about ₹760 each, fuel and the driver's allowance covered. Expect 3½ to 4 hours on the highway each way and 40 minutes on the ghat road; we work the pickup back from your TTD darshan time.

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Tirumala ghat-road regulars at the wheel
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Before you plan

Tirupati Trip Essentials

Distance: About 150 km from Chennai to Tirupati and 22 km more up the ghat road to Tirumala: about 340 km for the round trip
Drive time: 3½ to 4 hours each way to Tirupati, then about 40 minutes up the ghat road
Trip length: Same day (about 16 to 18 hours door to door), or 2 days with Sri Kalahasti and Kanipakam
When to leave: 4 to 5 hours before your darshan slot
Darshan tickets: ₹300 Special Entry Darshan, booked online with TTD; free Sarva Darshan with tokens from counters in Tirupati
Dress code: Traditional dress for ticketed darshan: dhoti or kurta-pyjama for men, saree or churidar with dupatta for women
Ghat road: Separate roads for going up and coming down; both close from midnight to 3 AM
Phones and bags: Not allowed inside the temple; leave them at the free deposit counters before the queue
Busiest days: Weekends, school holidays, Vaikunta Ekadasi (Dec–Jan) and Brahmotsavam (Sept–Oct)

Price list

What a Tirupati Trip Costs, Vehicle by Vehicle

Each price is for the whole vehicle on the same-day plan, about 340 km door to door. Split it across your group to see each person's share. Compare seats, photos and comfort features

Big figure: the whole trip · small figure: the approximate share per head

Sedan4 seats · ₹14/km · bata ₹500/day ₹5,260≈ ₹1,320 per head Book
SUV / MPV6 seats · ₹17/km · bata ₹600/day ₹6,380≈ ₹1,060 per head Book
Toyota Innova7 seats · ₹19/km · bata ₹600/day ₹7,060≈ ₹1,010 per head Book
Innova Crysta7 seats · ₹22/km · bata ₹600/day ₹8,080≈ ₹1,150 per head Book
12-Seater Tempo Traveller12 seats · ₹25/km · bata ₹600/dayPopular choice ₹9,100≈ ₹760 per head Book
17-Seater Tempo Traveller17 seats · ₹28/km · bata ₹700/day ₹10,220≈ ₹600 per head Book
Force Urbania 13-Seater13 seats · ₹31/km · bata ₹800/day ₹11,340≈ ₹870 per head Book
Mini Bus 21–26 Seater26 seats · ₹37/km · bata ₹900/day ₹13,480≈ ₹520 per head Book
Tourist Bus 40–45 Seater45 seats · ₹57/km · bata ₹1200/day ₹20,580≈ ₹460 per head Book
Tourist Bus 49–55 Seater55 seats · ₹65/km · bata ₹1200/day ₹23,300≈ ₹420 per head Book

2 days with Sri Kalahasti and Kanipakam, about 450 km: Sedan ₹8,000 · Innova ₹10,700 · 12-Seater TT ₹16,200 · 17-Seater TT ₹18,200 · Mini Bus 26 ₹24,000 · Bus 45 ₹36,600

Covered by the fare

Air-conditioned vehicle and driver for the day
Fuel for up to 340 km (extra km at the listed rate)
The driver's daily allowance
Door pickup in any Chennai area we serve

Added at cost, receipts shared

Tolls and parking
Andhra Pradesh entry tax, if applicable
Tirumala ghat road (Alipiri) vehicle fee
Night allowance for driving between 10 PM and 6 AM
GST, if applicable

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Your All-In Cost per Head

Per-seat packages from Chennai often quote ₹1,500 to ₹2,500 a head with the ticket and meals bundled, on a shared coach from one pickup point. Here is the same sum for a private KMS trip: your own vehicle, door pickup and your own timing.

Approximate cost per person: vehicle share plus the ₹300 darshan ticket
Group	Vehicle	Ticket	All-in each
7 peopleInnova	₹1,010	₹300	₹1,310
12 people12-Seater TT	₹760	₹300	₹1,060
17 people17-Seater TT	₹600	₹300	₹900
26 peopleMini Bus 26	₹520	₹300	₹820
45 peopleBus 45	₹460	₹300	₹760

Meals are your choice: the plans stop at clean vegetarian restaurants and you pay the bill directly. Tolls and parking are added at cost and shared by the group.

Hour by hour

Tirupati Trip Plans from Chennai

Two plans most groups choose. We set the pickup from your darshan slot; times below are for a 10 AM slot.

Plan 1Same-day darshanabout 340 km
1. 4:00 AMPickup in ChennaiFrom your home or any area in Chennai. The driver confirms the time the night before.
2. 7:30 AMBreakfast, then the ghat roadA clean highway stop, then the Alipiri check and the climb to Tirumala.
3. 9:00 AMReach TirumalaLeave phones and bags at the deposit counter and walk to your slot's entry point.
4. 10 AMDarshanAllow 3 to 4 hours for Special Entry Darshan; longer on weekends. Collect your laddu after.
5. 3:00 PMSri Padmavathi Ammavari TempleLunch, then darshan at Tiruchanur on the way back.
6. 9:00 PMHomeDrop at your door anywhere in Chennai.
Plan 22 days with Sri Kalahasti and Kanipakamabout 450 km
1. Day 1, 5 AMChennai to Sri KalahastiDarshan and Rahu–Ketu pooja at Sri Kalahasti, about 3 hours from Chennai.
2. AfternoonTirupati and TiruchanurCheck in, then Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple. Collect free Sarva Darshan tokens if you have no ticket.
3. Day 2, earlyTirumala darshanUp the ghat road for your slot, then Akasa Ganga and Papavinasam if time allows.
4. AfternoonKanipakam Vinayaka TempleAbout 2 hours from Tirumala, on the way home.
5. NightBack in ChennaiDrop at your door.

Tickets and rules

How to Book Tirupati Darshan

Pick your darshan type₹300 Special Entry Darshan gives you a fixed time slot. Free Sarva Darshan needs a token from the Tirupati counters and usually a longer wait.
Book ₹300 tickets onlineOn TTD's official site, ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in. Each month's quota opens about three months ahead, usually around the 23rd to 25th, and sells out fast.
Add every pilgrim's IDName, age and photo ID (Aadhaar) for each person. Carry the same ID on the day.
Or get free SSD tokensAt Srinivasam (near the bus stand), Vishnu Nivasam (opposite the railway station) or Bhudevi Complex (Alipiri), usually from 4 PM the day before. Aadhaar is needed; children under 12 don't need a token.
Send us your slot timeWe set the pickup so you reach Tirumala at least an hour early, with time for the Alipiri check and the deposit counter.
Dress and depositWear traditional dress. Phones, cameras and bags go to the free deposit counters before the queue.

Plan my trip around the slot Open TTD's booking site

Darshan rules and quotas change during festivals. Check TTD's current notice before you travel. Not sure how to book? Choose "Need help" for darshan tickets in the fare form and our travel desk will tell you when the quota opens and walk you through it.

What to carry

Darshan ticket (printout or SMS)
The original photo ID used for booking
Traditional dress for everyone
Cash or UPI for laddus and offerings
A light shawl for early mornings in Tirumala
Water and any regular medicines

Travelling with KMS

Why Families Choose Us for Tirumala

Timed to Your Slot
We count back from your darshan time, with spare time for the Alipiri check and the ghat climb.
Ghat-Road Drivers
Drivers who climb to Tirumala every week, never rushed, and rested after a night drive.
Room for the Whole Family
From a 4-seater car to a 55-seat bus, on one booking and one invoice.
Clear Fare Upfront
The fare for the whole vehicle with driver bata. Tolls and parking at actuals, with receipts.

Booking for a temple group or an office trip?

Bringing a temple committee, an office team or two families together? Give us the headcount and darshan slots; we size the fleet, stagger pickups if needed and bill it as one trip.

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Asked by pilgrims

Tirupati Darshan Trip: Your Questions Answered

How much is a Tirupati trip from Chennai by tempo traveller?

A same-day trip in a 12-seater AC tempo traveller costs ₹9,100 for the vehicle, about ₹760 each for 12 people, with driver bata included. Tolls, parking and any Andhra Pradesh entry tax are paid at actuals.

Fares for every vehicle

How far is Tirupati from Chennai and how long does it take?

Tirupati is about 150 km from Chennai, 3½ to 4 hours by road. Tirumala, where the Venkateswara temple is, is 22 km further up the ghat road, about 40 minutes.

Can we do Tirupati darshan from Chennai in one day?

Yes, with a ₹300 Special Entry Darshan slot. Leave Chennai 4 to 5 hours before the slot and you are home the same night. For free Sarva Darshan, plan 2 days, because tokens are given out in Tirupati the day before.

How do I book the ₹300 Special Entry Darshan?

Online on TTD's official site, ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in, with each pilgrim's photo ID. The quota for a month opens about three months ahead, usually around the 23rd to 25th, and sells out quickly.

Darshan booking, step by step

Where do we get free Sarva Darshan (SSD) tokens?

At the Srinivasam, Vishnu Nivasam and Bhudevi Complex counters in Tirupati, usually from 4 PM the day before darshan. Each pilgrim needs Aadhaar; children under 12 don't need a token.

What is the dress code for Tirumala darshan?

Traditional dress for ticketed darshan: dhoti or kurta-pyjama with an upper cloth for men, and saree, half-saree or churidar with dupatta for women.

Are mobile phones allowed in Tirumala temple?

No. Phones, cameras and bags are left at the free deposit counters near the queue entry and collected after darshan.

Can you add Sri Kalahasti, Kanipakam or Padmavathi temple?

Yes. Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple at Tiruchanur fits into the same-day trip. Sri Kalahasti and Kanipakam fit best into a 2-day plan, from ₹16,200 in a 12-seater tempo traveller. Sri Kalahasti is the Pancha Bhoota temple for air; the one for fire, at Tiruvannamalai, makes a good day trip of its own.

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When is Tirumala most crowded?

Weekends, school holidays, Vaikunta Ekadasi (December–January) and Brahmotsavam (September–October). Book tickets early and allow extra time on those days.

Is the Tirumala ghat road open at night?

The ghat roads close from midnight to 3 AM, so a late darshan may mean waiting to come down. We plan the return so the group isn't stuck at the top.

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