How to Reach Tirupati from Pune

Pune to Tirupati by flight

Flight distance from Pune to Tirupati is approximately 830 km. The time taken to cover this distance is 1.5 hrs on an average. You will depart from Pune's International Airport located at Lohegaon and arrive at Tirupati's International Airport. Pune to Tirupati flight fares range from 4,100 to 4,500 INR. Multiple airlines operate their flights between Pune and Tirupati. Some of them being IndiGo, SpiceJet, AirAsia, GoAir and TruJet. To travel by flight is the most convenient of the three options as it is the fastest mode of transportation. However, it is also the most expensive. Therefore, feel free to explore your other choices.

Pune to Tirupati by train

There are 10 trains which connect Pune to Tirupati. All trains depart from Pune Junction Railway Station (Station Code: PUNE) and arrive at either Tirupati Railway Station (Station Code: TPTY) or Renigunta Junction Railway Station (Station Code: RU). Renigunta is a suburban area of Tirupati and you will easily find cabs and buses from the railway station to the exact location you wish to reach. The fastest Pune to Tirupati train is LTT Karaikal Express which covers the 952 km distance in approximately 16 hrs. However, the drawback is that this train departs only on Saturdays. The slowest of all the trains is the Chennai Mail which takes 20 hrs to complete the distance. There is only one train which operates directly from Pune to Tirupati, which is the Kanyakumari Express. You can expect the fares to range between 500 and 1,700 INR.

Pune to Tirupati by road

The road distance between Pune and Tirupati is approximately 1100 km. Naturally, travelling from Pune to Tirupati by road is not going to be a comfortable ride and the journey can last up to 20 hrs.

By bus: There are connecting buses between the route of Tirupati and Pune. You can a board a bus from Pune to Bangalore and then board a bus from Bangalore to Tirupati.

By car: You can travel directly via your private car and make stops along the way, whenever necessary.