Chennai to Tirupati by Urbania
The Tirumala Venkateswara temple is one of the most visited shrines on earth. Our Urbania darshan runs leave Chennai before dawn and have the whole family back home the same night.
A glimpse from our recent trips across this route.
01The Route
Getting there
Via NH716 through Tiruvallur and Puttur — an early 4 AM start beats both traffic and darshan queues.
Top highlights
- Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple darshan
- Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanur
- Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple & waterfall
- Silathoranam rock arch
- Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple
02Suggested Itinerary
The 1-day plan we recommend
A starting point — swap halts, add temples, extend a day.
Pre-dawn pickup across Chennai, breakfast halt en route
Morning: ghat road up to Tirumala, darshan (carry your e-darshan tickets)
Afternoon: Tiruchanur Padmavathi temple, lunch
Evening: relaxed drive back, doorstep drop at night
Andhra Pradesh inter-state permit applies for Tirupati — we arrange it; the charge is billed at actuals.
03Fare Estimate
Chennai to Tirupati — all five variants
Estimates at minimum billing. Final quote in writing before you pay.
| Urbania variant | Seats | Rate | Billed kms* | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Urbania | 12 / 14 / 16 Seater | ₹38/km | 300 km | ₹11,400 |
| Premium Urbania | 12 / 15 Seater | ₹45/km | 300 km | ₹13,500 |
| Luxury Urbania | 9 / 10 Seater | ₹55/km | 300 km | ₹16,500 |
| Luxury Urbania — Massage Seats | 9 / 10 Seater | ₹60/km | 300 km | ₹18,000 |
| Ultra Luxury Urbania | 8 / 9 Seater | ₹65/km | 300 km | ₹19,500 |
*Billed kilometres = actual round-trip distance or 300 km × 1 day, whichever is higher (≈270 km round trip). Driver bata, toll, parking and permits extra at actuals. Final quote shared in writing before booking.
04Nearby Routes