Tirupati is a popular pilgrimage destination visited by devotees year-round. With a regular schedule and multiple departure options, the bus service connecting Pondicherry to Tirupati offers pilgrims a convenient and reliable way to visit the temple town for darshan.
The Pondicherry to Tirupati bus route covers approximately 225 kms and takes about 6 hrs 19 mins. A total of 13 direct buses operated by 7 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 14:00, and the last bus leaves at 21:00.
Major boarding points in Pondicherry include East Coast Road (Ecr), Indira Gandhi Statue, Jipmer, Kalapet, Kalapet University, New Bus Stand, Others, Rajiv Gandhi Statue, while common drop locations in Tirupati are Korramenugunta, Leela Mahal Circle, Others, RTC Bus Stand, Tiruchanur.
RTC and private operators such as Sri Vaari Travels, APSRTC, Balaji Cabs, IRA Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 282 - INR 5000.00 depending on the bus type and features.



