Tamil Nadu to Andhra Pradesh · 258 km · Compare trains, buses & driving options
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Expres #12645 · SF |
02:20 | 07:30 | 5h 10m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Swarna Jayanthi Express #12643 · SF |
02:20 | 07:30 | 5h 10m | 3A,SL |
| TIRUNELVELI - KATRA Exp #16787 · Exp |
04:05 | 09:08 | 5h 03m | 2A,SL |
| Navyug Express #16687 · Exp |
04:05 | 09:08 | 5h 03m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Gurudev Express #12659 · SF |
04:05 | 09:08 | 5h 03m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Himsagar Express #16317 · Exp |
04:05 | 09:08 | 5h 03m | 3A,SL |
| KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp #15905 · Exp |
04:20 | 2A,3A,SL | ||
| ERNAKULAM - PATNA Exp #16359 · Exp |
06:05 | 12:10 | 6h 05m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Rameswaram-Okha Express #16733 · Exp |
06:05 | 11:10 | 5h 05m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Coimbatore-Tirupati (Triweekly) SF Intercity Expre #12758 · SF |
08:30 | 13:30 | 5h 00m | CC |
| Tirunelveli Bilaspur SF Express #12788 · SF |
16:05 | 21:03 | 4h 58m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Ernakulam-Bilaspur Express #22816 · SF |
16:20 | 21:03 | 4h 43m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Sabari Express #17229 · Exp |
19:30 | 00:30 | 5h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kanniyakumari-Mumbai CST Express #16382 · Exp |
21:05 | 03:35 | 6h 30m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Kerala Express #12625 · SF |
23:00 | 03:55 | 4h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
The straight-line distance from Salem to Tirupati is approximately 258 km (160 miles). By road, the distance increases to about 297 km due to terrain, highways, and road networks connecting Tamil Nadu to Andhra Pradesh.
Indian Railways connects Salem and Tirupati with multiple daily services. The journey takes approximately 5 hrs 24 min. Rajdhani and Shatabdi express trains are faster, while mail and passenger trains make more stops but cost less.
Book in advance through IRCTC, especially during festivals and holidays when seats fill up quickly.
Check Trains on IRCTCBus travel is a popular and affordable option for the Salem to Tirupati route. The journey takes approximately 6 hrs 36 min covering ~297 km. Both government and private operators service this route.
A road trip from Salem to Tirupati covers approximately 297 km and takes around 4 hrs 5 min. Start early to make the most of daylight hours.
For official travel information, regulations, and booking services:
IRCTC — Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation — Book train tickets online
Airports Authority of India — Airport information and flight status
DGCA — Directorate General of Civil Aviation — Indian aviation regulator
Incredible India — Official tourism portal of India