Where people take a driver from Tirupati
| Destination | Distance | Driving time | Good to know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirupati to Tirumala | about 10 km | about 30 min | Separate ghat roads are used for going up and coming down; vehicle entry follows TTD rules at the check post. | See live fare |
| Tirupati to Srikalahasti | about 40 km | about 1 hour | Vayu linga temple on the Swarnamukhi; many combine it with Tirupati in a day. | See live fare |
| Tirupati to Tiruttani | about 70 km | about 1.5 hours | A Murugan temple in Tamil Nadu, reached by a short highway drive. | See live fare |
| Tirupati to Kanchipuram | about 115 km | about 2.5 hours | A temple and silk town often visited with Tirupati. | See live fare |
| Tirupati to Chennai | about 140 km | about 3 hours | A well-used highway; airport transfers from Chennai to Tirupati are common. | See live fare |
| Tirupati to Vellore | about 105 km | about 2 hours | Used by pilgrims who also visit the Golden Temple at Sripuram. | See live fare |
| Tirupati to Bangalore | about 265 km | about 5.5 hours | A long drive; start early to avoid the city traffic at the end. | See live fare |
| Tirupati to Nellore | about 135 km | about 2.5 hours | Along 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.
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By the hour
A driver for a few hours: a function, a hospital visit, a shopping day.
Full day
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Outstation
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Driver hire in Tirupati
Acting driver
A driver for your own car, the way most people here ask for one.
Call driver
Book a driver when you need one, for the hours you need.
Night and party drives
A driver to bring you and your car home safely.
Outstation trips
A driver for long drives so you can rest on the way.
Airport and station runs
Reach early flights and trains without driving yourself.
Family and hospital visits
A calm driver for older people and long waits.
Serving the whole city, including Tirupati Airport, Renigunta (TIR); Tirupati, Renigunta Junction; Tirupati Central Bus Station, Alipiri, Tirumala bus stands.
When people hire a driver in Tirupati
- Driver on call for your own car on the ghat road to Tirumala
- Acting driver for the long run back to Chennai or Bangalore after darshan
- Driver for family temple days when you want to rest between queues
- Driver for airport runs at odd hours around Renigunta
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
Also from Tirupati
Cab hire in Tirupati
Drop taxi, outstation cab, airport taxi and hourly rental.
Bus hire in Tirupati
Tempo traveller, mini bus and tourist coach for your group.
Bus tickets
Book seats on regular buses from Tirupati and across South India.
Hire a full bus
See photos and amenities and ask the operator for a price.
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
- Set the date, the start time and the hours
- Choose a manual or an automatic driver
- Confirm with an OTP
- The driver arrives at your pickup point
Questions about hiring a driver in Tirupati
Can I hire a driver for the ghat road to Tirumala in my own car?
Yes. An acting driver can drive your car up and down, and the booking shows the charges before you confirm.
Is there a driver on call who can take my car to Chennai or Bangalore?
Yes. Choose outstation, and say whether your car is manual or automatic.
Can I book a driver for one day of temple visits?
Yes. A day booking covers the visits and the waiting time at each place.
Read before you travel
Chennai to Tirupati in One Day by Cab: A Practical Plan
Going from Chennai to Tirupati for darshan in a day? See how to time the start, plan the hill road, handle the border, and what to carry for the temple visit.
Hyderabad to Tirupati Overnight by Cab: What to Know Before You Go
Taking an overnight cab from Hyderabad to Tirupati? Learn how long the drive is, why driver rest matters, how to plan stops, and how to time your darshan.
Tirupati Darshan and Kanchipuram by Bus on Rent: A Group Pilgrimage Plan
Taking a group from Chennai or Bangalore to Tirupati and Kanchipuram? How to plan the bus, the darshan day, the halts and the return for a calm pilgrimage.
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