Key hubs
Srikalahasti airport and railway station
- Airport
- Tirupati Airport (TIR) at Renigunta, roughly 25 km away by road; Chennai (MAA) is the larger alternative and a longer drive
- Railway station
- Srikalahasti (KHT) on the Gudur-Katpadi line, about 3 km from the temple; Tirupati and Renigunta are the main railheads nearby
- Getting around
- Autos and local taxis within town; a hired car from Tirupati is simplest for day trips
How to reach Srikalahasti by air
Tirupati Airport (TIR), at Renigunta, is the closest, roughly 25 km from Srikalahasti by road; Chennai (MAA) is a larger alternative with a longer drive. Check current flights.
How to reach Srikalahasti by train
Srikalahasti station (KHT) is on the Gudur-Katpadi line, about 3 km from the temple. Many pilgrims use Tirupati or Renigunta junctions and continue by road.
How to reach Srikalahasti by road
Srikalahasti is about 36-38 km from Tirupati by road, and APSRTC buses run from Tirupati, Chittoor and Nellore. A hired car from Tirupati is the easiest way.
Getting around Srikalahasti
Autos and local taxis cover the town; the temple is walkable from nearby lanes. For day trips hire a car from Tirupati.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Srikalahasti
- Plan for long queues and standing; carry water and a hat for the outside approach.
- Confirm priority or wheelchair arrangements with the temple before you go.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.