There are 7 ways to get from Ballari to Chennai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Bellary Jn to Peramburtrain 17313
8h 53m₹280–2,200Bus
- Take the bus from Ballari to Kempegowda B.S.bus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
14h 44mDrive 486.9 km
- Drive from Ballari to Chennaicar 486.9 km
7h 16m₹5,488–7,927Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballari to Chennaitaxi 486.9 km
7h 16m₹10,000–13,000Train to Kempegowda International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bellary Jn to Yelahanka Jn.train
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BLR - MAA
9h 29m₹4,507–7,428Fly from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport
- Fly from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane VDY - MAA
6h 46m₹4,917–17,551Train, train to Shivamogga, fly
- Take the train from Bellary Jn to Birur Jntrain
- Take the train from Birur Jn to Shimogatrain
- Fly from Shivamogga (RQY) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane RQY - MAA
9h 38m₹6,499–17,412
Ballari to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballari to Chennai is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,200 and takes 8h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Ballari to Chennai is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹4,900 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballari to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Ballari and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Kempegowda Bus Station and Bangalore, Karnataka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bellary Jn and arriving at Perambur. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 8h 53m.
The distance between Ballari and Chennai is 492 km. The road distance is 486.9 km.
The best way to get from Ballari to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,200.
The train from Bellary Jn to Perambur takes 8h 53m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Ballari to Chennai bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Ballari station.
Ballari to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bellary Jn station.
The best way to get from Ballari to Chennai is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 44m, you could also fly, which costs ₹4,900 - ₹18,000 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Ballari, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Bellary Jn to Perambur twice a week. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballari to Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Kempegowda B.S., Kempegowda Bus Station, St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital, and Bangalore, Karnataka in around 14h 44m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
Flights from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–16,000
Flights from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport, Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport, Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
Flights from Shivamogga to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–4,900
Flights from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–18,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Shivamogga to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bellary Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Bellary Jn to Yelahanka Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Bellary Jn to Birur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Birur Jn to Shimoga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Ballari to Kempegowda B.S.
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,200
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Ballari to Chennai bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Kempegowda B.S. station.
Ballari to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballari to Chennai is 487 km. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Ballari to Chennai.
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