There are 7 ways to get from Bengaluru to Chennai by train, bus, rideshare, plane, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Peramburtrain 12658 / ...
4h 41m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6h 55m₹480–1,400Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Bengaluru to Chennai327 km
5h 31m₹900–1,100Bus, fly
- 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
3h 55m₹4,382–6,687Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu
- Take the bus from Shanthi Nagar to Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Standbus
7h 40m₹288–868Drive 326.4 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Chennaicar 326.4 km
4h 31m₹3,670–5,300Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Chennaitaxi 326.4 km
4h 31m₹7,500–9,500
Bengaluru to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Chennai is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which costs ₹280 - ₹900 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Chennai is to bus and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹7,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bangalore, Karnataka and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Perambur. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Chennai is 349 km. The road distance is 326.4 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800.
The train from Bangalore Cant to Perambur takes 4h 41m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Bengaluru to Chennai bus services, operated by Sri Sugam Travels, depart from Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Bengaluru to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Chennai is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹480 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Bangalore Cant to Perambur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 41m. Alternatively, Sri Sugam Travels operates a bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 55m. IntrCity SmartBus also services this route twice daily.
- 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
- ₹4,000–4,900
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bangalore Cant to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- srisugamtravels.in
Bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.srisugamtravels.in/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–700
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Shanthi Nagar to Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹270–850
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹450–750
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bengaluru to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹900–1,100
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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 to Chennai bus services, operated by Sri Sugam Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Bengaluru to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Chennai is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Bengaluru to Chennai.
Book your Bengaluru to Chennai bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 1068+ hotels available in Chennai.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bengaluru and Chennai. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.