Mumbai to Tirupati Trains

About Mumbai City

Mumbai, the financial capital of India, is a much-visited destination that has numerous flights and trains connecting it to the rest of the country, as well as efficient bus services within Maharashtra and to various neighbouring states. Many airline companies offer cheap air travel between Mumbai and the other metropolises of the country, with a variety of discounted air tickets being offered by even full-service airlines, apart from the low-cost carriers. If you prefer to travel in the comfort of trains, the ease with which you can buy a railway ticket on online reservations systems is an added advantage, as is the reliability of the Indian Railways. Bus tickets are readily available as well, with both government tourism boards and private operators offering bus bookings through a variety of means. Additionally in Mumbai, there are several cheap packages available from budget to luxury and star rated hotels, and you can make reservations for most of these via online booking.

There are many popular places near Mumbai that serve as weekend getaway destinations, easily accessible by either buses or trains. Surrounded by the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, Mumbai spoils visitors for choice between hills or the coast, and everything in between. Popular spots include Lonavala and Khandala (100 km), Alibaug (100 km), Murud Janjira (135 km), Ajanta and Ellora Caves near Aurangabad (388 km). There are plenty of bus services to these places, with sleeper and AC bus tickets available through online bus bookings and enquiries systems. The Indian Railways also offers excellent connectivity between Mumbai and the aforementioned destinations, and reservations can be made online.

About Tirupati City

Located at the foothills of the Tirumala Hills, Tirupathi is a quaint town housing the revered Temple of Lord Venkateshwara. Devotees throng this temple town at least once in their life time. Air travel to Tirupathi is the most convenient way to get here with regular flights operating from Hyderabad, Chennai and Bengaluru. Book your air tickets online to get the best deal/ discount on your airfare. If not keen to travel by flights, make reservations in numerous trains of the Indian Railways. You may also choose bus services to get to Tirupathi. Bus tickets are easily available at the ticket counters of the state run bus depots. Bus bookings on private buses are another option on road. Tirupathi also offers cheap hotel packages ranging from budget to luxury hotels.

Besides being the revered temple town, Tirupathi offers an opportunity to visit Chandragiri (12 km), Sri Kalahasti, Kanipakam, Kalahasthi (40 km), Kancheepuram (110 km), Thiruthani (60 km), and Vellore (185 km). Most of these places can be covered through bus or trains. Bus services are available from Tirupati to nearby places that include inter state buses like sleeper and luxury bus. Besides these, you can book bus tickets for Volvo or AC bus through online bus bookings. Alternatively, travel on trains after making reservations through Indian Railways online system. It is advisable to check train availability and railway booking status after a thorough train enquiry.