About Tirumala Express
Tirumala Express is a South Indian express train shuttling between the two cities of Visakhapatnam and Tirupati, both of which are favourite tourist spots in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The train has derived its name from Tirupati, the holy city.
The Tirumala Express’s maiden voyage took place 47 years from now, in the year 1970, on 5th April. The South Central Railway of the Indian Railways administers this train.
The Tirumala Express train number is 17487 when it carries passengers from Tirupati to Visakhapatnam. The Tirumala Express train number while carrying passengers from Visakhapatnam to Tirumala is 17488.
The Tirumala Express train speed
The Tirumala Express speed is 48 km per hour. It is the average speed at which the train runs. By running at this speed, the train reaches from its starting point to its final destination in 15 hours and 5 minutes.
The Tirumala Express train route
The Tirumala Express route is from Tirupati Main to Visakhapatnam. The total distance that the train covers every day is 457 miles or 736 km. It stops 32 times in between Tirupati Main and Visakhapatnam. Some of the stations from where you can board the Tirumala Express are Tuni, Pithapuram, Rajamundry, Samalkot Junction, Annavaram, Kavali, Gudur Junction, Tenali Junction, Ongole, Bapatla, Nellore, Chirala, Venkatagiri, Eluru, and Duvvada.
Advantages of traveling in the Tirumala Express
The Tirumala Express takes care of the comfort of its passengers. The train has clean toilets. The seats are standard. There is ample space under the seats to keep your luggage. Catering services take care of the fact that travellers are given tasty and fresh food on time. All carriages of the train contain large windows that allow passengers to admire the scenic beauty from inside the train.
Additional information for the advantage of the traveler
If you intend to travel on this amazing train, you have to consider booking your ticket beforehand. The booking of tickets for the Tirumala Express starts beforehand. In the festive seasons or during vacations, it can be a problem to get tickets at the last minute. Therefore, it is advisable that you book the ticket before the date of your journey to avoid any risk. You can also book your ticket very easily via Meramaal and enjoy your trip to the seaside city of Visakhapatnam.
17487/17488 Tirumala Express Train Timings
It departs from the Visakhapatnam station at 14:00 and arrives at Tirupati Main on the next day, early morning at 5:20.
17487/17488 Tirumala Express Fare Information
| Class | 2A | 3A | SL |
| Base Fare | 1378 | 950 | 360 |
| Reservation Charges | 50 | 40 | 20 |
| Superfast charges | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel Charges | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GST | 72 | 50 | 0 |
| Other Charges | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Catering Charges | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dynamic Fare | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Fare | 1500 | 1040 | 380 |
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17487 Tirumala Express from Tirupati Main to Visakhapatnam, Timetable, Schedule and Route
| Train Code | Station Name | Arrives | Departs | Platform No. |
| TPTY | Tirupati Main | Starts | 20:30 | 1 |
| RU | Renigunta Junction | 20:50 | 20:52 | 00:00 |
| KHT | Sri Kalahasti | 21:11 | 21:12 | 00:00 |
| VKI | Venkatagiri | 21:29 | 21:30 | 00:00 |
| VDD | Vendodu | 21:49 | 21:50 | 00:00 |
| GDR | Gudur Junction | 22:30 | 22:32 | 00:00 |
| NLR | Nellore | 23:03 | 23:05 | 00:00 |
| BTTR | Bitragunta | 23:28 | 23:30 | 00:00 |
| KVZ | Kavali | 23:49 | 23:50 | 00:00 |
| OGL | Ongole | 00:51 | 00:53 | 00:00 |
| CLX | Chirala | 01:27 | 01:29 | 00:00 |
| BPP | Bapatla | 01:40 | 01:42 | 00:00 |
| NDO | Nidubrolu | 01:59 | 02:01 | — |
| TEL | Tenali Junction | 02:16 | 02:18 | — |
| BZA | Vijayawada Junction | 03:10 | 03:25 | 00:00 |
| NZD | Nuzvid | 03:58 | 04:00 | — |
| EE | Eluru | 04:18 | 04:20 | 00:00 |
| BMD | Bhimadolu | 04:38 | 04:39 | — |
| TDD | Tadepalligudem | 04:58 | 05:00 | 00:00 |
| NDD | Nidadavolu Junction | 05:18 | 05:20 | 00:00 |
| KVR | Kovvur | 05:32 | 05:33 | 00:00 |
| RJY | Rajahmundry | 05:55 | 06:00 | 00:00 |
| KYM | Kadiyam | 06:09 | 06:10 | 00:00 |
| DWP | Dwarapudi | 06:19 | 06:20 | 00:00 |
| APT | Anaparti | 06:29 | 06:30 | 00:00 |
| BVL | Bikkavolu | 06:40 | 06:41 | 00:00 |
| MPU | Medapadu | 06:49 | 06:50 | — |
| SLO | Samalkot Junction | 06:53 | 06:55 | 00:00 |
| PAP | Pithapuram | 07:11 | 07:12 | 00:00 |
| ANV | Annavaram | 07:29 | 07:30 | 3 |
| TUNI | Tuni | 07:49 | 07:50 | 2 |
| NRP | Narsipatnam Road | 08:05 | 08:06 | — |
| YLM | Elamanchili | 08:21 | 08:22 | 3 |
| AKP | Anakapalle | 09:28 | 09:30 | 3 |
| DVD | Duvvada | 10:48 | 10:50 | 4 |
| VSKP | Visakhapatnam Junction | 11:30 | Ends | 2 |
17487 Tirumala Express from Visakhapatnam to Tirupati Main, Timetable, Schedule and Route
| Train Code | Station Name | Arrives | Departs | Platform No. |
| VSKP | Visakhapatnam Junction | Starts | 14:00 | 2 |
| DVD | Duvvada | 14:30 | 14:32 | 00:00 |
| AKP | Anakapalle | 14:44 | 14:45 | 00:00 |
| YLM | Elamanchili | 15:04 | 15:05 | 00:00 |
| NRP | Narsipatnam Road | 15:19 | 15:20 | 00:00 |
| TUNI | Tuni | 15:35 | 15:36 | 00:00 |
| ANV | Annavaram | 15:49 | 15:50 | 00:00 |
| PAP | Pithapuram | 16:08 | 16:09 | 00:00 |
| SLO | Samalkot Junction | 16:21 | 16:22 | 00:00 |
| APT | Anaparti | 16:41 | 16:42 | 00:00 |
| DWP | Dwarapudi | 16:47 | 16:48 | 00:00 |
| RJY | Rajahmundry | 17:15 | 17:20 | 00:00 |
| KVR | Kovvur | 17:32 | 17:33 | 00:00 |
| NDD | Nidadavolu Junction | 17:46 | 17:47 | 00:00 |
| TDD | Tadepalligudem | 18:04 | 18:05 | 00:00 |
| BMD | Bhimadolu | 18:28 | 18:29 | 00:00 |
| EE | Eluru | 18:41 | 18:42 | 00:00 |
| NZD | Nuzvid | 19:02 | 19:03 | 00:00 |
| BZA | Vijayawada Junction | 21:00 | 21:15 | 00:00 |
| TEL | Tenali Junction | 21:44 | 21:45 | 00:00 |
| NDO | Nidubrolu | 22:05 | 22:06 | 00:00 |
| BPP | Bapatla | 22:25 | 22:26 | 00:00 |
| CLX | Chirala | 22:36 | 22:37 | 00:00 |
| OGL | Ongole | 23:21 | 23:22 | 00:00 |
| KVZ | Kavali | 00:06 | 00:07 | 00:00 |
| BTTR | Bitragunta | 00:21 | 00:22 | 00:00 |
| NLR | Nellore | 01:29 | 01:30 | 00:00 |
| GDR | Gudur Junction | 02:58 | 03:00 | 00:00 |
| VDD | Vendodu | 03:24 | 03:25 | 00:00 |
| VKI | Venkatagiri | 03:34 | 03:35 | 2 |
| KHT | Sri Kalahasti | 03:49 | 03:50 | 1 |
| RU | Renigunta Junction | 04:38 | 04:40 | 2 |
| TPTY | Tirupati Main | 05:20 | Ends | 5 |
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