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How to get fromBengaluru to Chennaiby train, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, bus, plane, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Bengaluru to Chennai by train, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, bus, plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Chennai Centraltrain train 12658 / ...
    5h 25m
    ₹230–1,900

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    7h 1m
    ₹480–1,600

  3. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from Bengaluru to Chennairideshare rideshare 325.4 km
    5h 31m
    ₹900–1,100

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane BLR - MAA
    3h 57m
    ₹4,001–5,827

  5. Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu

    1. Take the bus from Shanthi Nagar to Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Standbus bus
    7h 40m
    ₹288–868

  6. Drive  324.8 km

    1. Drive from Bengaluru to Chennaicar car 324.8 km
    4h 25m
    ₹3,630–5,243

  7. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Chennaitaxi taxi 324.8 km
    4h 25m
    ₹7,500–9,500

Bengaluru to Chennai by train

Calendar60Weekly Trains
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₹230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Chennai, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Ksr Bengaluru to Chennai Central every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹230–1,900 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Bengaluru to Chennai hourly, and the journey takes 7h 1m. Six other operators also service this route.

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