Delhi to Tirupati travel guide
India is known for the rich and vast culture it embodies. Throughout the history the reign of different dynasties, their beliefs have left many footprints on the sands of time in the form of temples and historical artifacts that help a lot in assessing the true identity and beliefs of our forefathers. One such legendary temple is the Tirupati Balaji temple situated at the foothills of Eastern Ghats near the city of Tirumala which acts like a gateway to the temple. The significance of this temple is such that on a daily basis it receives donations upto 22 million INR. The flux of tourism in this region is immense mainly due to pilgrimage value and an enchanting impromptu with the nature. However today in this article we are going to assess various modes of transportation from New Delhi to Tirupati.
| Mode of transport | Roadways | Airways | Railways |
| Distance (in Km) | 2115 | 1550 | 2130 |
| Time taken | 32-35 hrs | 4-10 hrs | 35 hrs |
| Cost | High | Very high | cheapest |
| Direct conveyance | Only by private vehicle | Available | available |
Roadways
New Delhi (Delhi) to Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) driving directions for the distance of 2115 kilometers. It will take at least 1 day 8 hours 9 minutes by road and will cost you at least Rs.10525 of fuel! Beautiful weather for sightseeing and other outdoor activity. There are several options available such as you can drive to Hyderabad and from there to Tirupati.
Railways and airways
There are direct flights and trains for this journey. New Delhi (Delhi) to Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) distance is 1550 km and you can get there by flight in just over 3 hours and 50 minutes or by train fares starting from 630. The heat there will make you sweat, but it’s surely bearable!!
| Flight | Airlines | Stops | Duration | Fare (Rs) | Fare (early bird) |
| SG-236 &SG-1021 | SpiceJet | 1 at Hyderabad | 9.5hrs | 13300 | 11000 |
| AI-542 | Air India | Non – stop | 3.5hrs | 11000 | 5500 |
| AI-839 | Air India | 1 at Hyderabad | 17.5hrs | 15300 | 9000 |
| AI-560 | Air India | 1 at Hyderabad | 6.5hrs | 15700 | 10500 |
| AI-126 | Air India | 1 at Hyderabad | 20.5hrs | 20000 | 17000 |
| 9W-643 & AI – 542 | Air India &Jet airways | 1 at Hyderabad | 17.5hrs | 22700 | 15300 |
New Delhi (Delhi) to Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) trains are available with fares starting from 630 and shortest train journey duration from 33 hours and 10 minutes.
| Train name | Class | Timings | Duration | Fare |
| Kerala Express
(12626) |
3A/2A/SL | 11:30am – 8:10pm | 33hr 10min | 1600/2500/600 |
| Swarna Jayanti
(12644) |
3A/2A/SL | 5:55am – 4:45pm | 34hrs | 1700/2450/630 |
| ERS Millennium express(12646) | 3A/2A/SL | 5:55am – 4:45pm | 34hrs | 1750/2350/630 |
| Himsagar express(16318) | 3A/2A/SL | 12:25pm – 12:50am | 36.5hrs | 1700/2450/630 |
| AP Sampark Kranti(12708) | 3A/2A/SL | 7:20am – 9:35pm | 38.5hrs | 1675/2500/630 |