Drop Taxi & Cab Hire in Tirupati: One-Way, Outstation and Airport

Tirupati is the base for pilgrims going to the Sri Venkateswara temple at Tirumala, with Renigunta airport and railway junction close by. Most people here need a cab for the ghat road up the hill, for temple circuits around Srikalahasti and Tiruchanur, and for the long drives to Chennai and Bangalore.

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Popular drop taxi routes from Tirupati

DestinationDistanceDriving timeGood to know
Tirupati to Tirumalaabout 10 kmabout 30 minSeparate ghat roads are used for going up and coming down; vehicle entry follows TTD rules at the check post.See live fare
Tirupati to Srikalahastiabout 40 kmabout 1 hourVayu linga temple on the Swarnamukhi; many combine it with Tirupati in a day.See live fare
Tirupati to Tiruttaniabout 70 kmabout 1.5 hoursA Murugan temple in Tamil Nadu, reached by a short highway drive.See live fare
Tirupati to Kanchipuramabout 115 kmabout 2.5 hoursA temple and silk town often visited with Tirupati.See live fare
Tirupati to Chennaiabout 140 kmabout 3 hoursA well-used highway; airport transfers from Chennai to Tirupati are common.See live fare
Tirupati to Velloreabout 105 kmabout 2 hoursUsed by pilgrims who also visit the Golden Temple at Sripuram.See live fare
Tirupati to Bangaloreabout 265 kmabout 5.5 hoursA long drive; start early to avoid the city traffic at the end.See live fare
Tirupati to Nelloreabout 135 kmabout 2.5 hoursAlong 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

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

  1. Enter the pickup and the drop
  2. Pick a car and see the fare
  3. Confirm with an OTP
  4. 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.

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