There are 5 ways to get from Bengaluru to Athanur by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Jolarpettaitrain 12658 / ...
- Take the train from Jolarpettai to Salem Jntrain 22639 / ...
4h 11m₹958–3,259Bus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Salem, Tamil Nadu
4h 24mDrive 203.5 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Athanurcar 203.5 km
3h 2m₹2,296–3,316Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Athanurtaxi 203.5 km
3h 2m₹4,900–6,000Bus via FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Ananda Rao Circle to FlixBus Salem - AVR Circlebus FlixBus IN4340 / ...
5h 14m₹1,021–1,788
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Athanur is to bus via FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Athanur is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Athanur. However, there are services departing from Bangalore, Karnataka and arriving at Salem, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Athanur. However, there are services departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Salem Jn via Jolarpettai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Athanur is 284 km. The road distance is 203.5 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Athanur without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Bengaluru to Athanur, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Athanur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Bengaluru to Athanur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Athanur is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Athanur, India?
You can take a train from Bangalore Cant to Athanur via Jolarpettai and Salem Jn in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Salem, Tamil Nadu every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 4h 2m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bangalore Cant to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Jolarpettai to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Bengaluru to Athanur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Bengaluru to Athanur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Jolarpettai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Athanur is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Bengaluru to Athanur.
There are 223+ hotels available in Athanur.






