There are 8 ways to get from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chennai by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BLR - MAA
1h 34m₹4,366–6,097Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus Kia-8 / ...
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Peramburtrain 12608 / ...
6h 55m₹307–2,109Bus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus Kia-9
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8h 25mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bengaluru-BLR to Chennai326 km
4h 35mDrive 326 km
- Drive from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chennaicar 326 km
4h 35m₹3,659–5,285Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chennaitaxi 326 km
4h 35m₹8,000–9,500Train
- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Peramburtrain 12658 / ...
7h 41m₹394–2,894Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - KR Puram Railway Station to FlixBus Vellore - Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavarambus
10h 28m₹627–1,749
Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chennai by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chennai is to bus and train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,200 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chennai is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Kempegowda International Airport and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Kempegowda Bus Station and Bangalore, Karnataka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Yelahanka Jn. and arriving at Perambur via Bangalore Cant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Bengaluru Airport (BLR) and Chennai is 286 km. The road distance is 326 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chennai without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 55m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chennai, including transfers.
Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chennai bus services, operated by BMTC, depart from Kempegowda International Airport station.
Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chennai is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 25m, you could also train, which costs ₹390 - ₹2,900 and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru Airport (BLR), India and Chennai, India?
Air India Express and IndiGo Airlines fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Kempegowda Bus Station, St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital, and Bangalore, Karnataka in around 8h 25m.
- 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
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–4,900
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Bangalore Cant to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–300
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–300
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - KR Puram Railway Station to FlixBus Vellore - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–340
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bengaluru-BLR to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–9,500
Best Ride
- Phone
- +91 996 427 3747
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 922 654 7777
- Website
- olacabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chennai bus services, operated by BMTC, arrive at Kempegowda Bus Station.
Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chennai is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Chennai.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bengaluru Airport (BLR) and Chennai. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.