There are 7 ways to get from Bengaluru to Anaikarai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Kutralamtrain 16232
11h 10m₹742–2,824Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bangalore to Thanjavurbus Bangalore - Thanjavur
12h 20m₹519–2,015Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
12h 10mDrive 347.4 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Anaikaraicar 347.4 km
5h 22m₹3,908–5,645Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Anaikaraitaxi 347.4 km
5h 22m₹8,000–10,000Bus, fly to Pondicherry, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane BLR - PNY
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Kutralamtrain
7h 1m₹5,742–16,587Bus, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BLR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Kutralamtrain
9h 45m₹5,012–8,787
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Anaikarai is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹2,100 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Anaikarai is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Anaikarai. However, there are services departing from Bangalore, Karnataka and arriving at Anaikarai via Salem, Tamil Nadu and Kumbakonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Anaikarai. However, there are services departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Kutralam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Anaikarai is 548 km. The road distance is 347.4 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Anaikarai without a car is to train which takes 11h 10m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Bengaluru to Anaikarai, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Anaikarai bus services, operated by Aahhaa Tourist, depart from Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Bengaluru to Anaikarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Anaikarai is to train which takes 11h 10m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Salem, which costs and takes 12h 10m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Anaikarai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Bangalore Cant to Kutralam once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 10h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Anaikarai via Salem, Tamil Nadu, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, and Kumbakonam in around 12h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–14,000
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
- ₹4,000–4,900
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bangalore Cant to Kutralam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Kutralam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Kutralam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Bangalore to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹490–700
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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 to Anaikarai bus services, operated by Aahhaa Tourist, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Bengaluru to Anaikarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kutralam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Anaikarai is 347 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Bengaluru to Anaikarai.
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