There are 7 ways to get from Bengaluru to Chennai Port by train, bus, rideshare, plane, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Chennai Centraltrain 12658 / ...
5h 35m₹230–1,900Bus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7h 24mRideshare
- 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 58m₹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 42m₹288–868Drive 328.4 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Chennai Portcar 328.4 km
4h 33m₹3,698–5,342Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Chennai Porttaxi 328.4 km
4h 33m₹8,000–9,500
Bengaluru to Chennai Port by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Chennai Port is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which costs ₹280 - ₹900 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Chennai Port is to bus and fly which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Chennai Port. However, there are services departing from Bangalore, Karnataka and arriving at Broadway via Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ksr Bengaluru and arriving at Chennai Central. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Chennai Port is 359 km. The road distance is 328.4 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Chennai Port without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,900.
The train from Ksr Bengaluru to Chennai Central takes 5h 35m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Bengaluru to Chennai Port bus services, operated by Sri Sugam Travels, depart from Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Bengaluru to Chennai Port train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ksr Bengaluru station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Chennai Port is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Chennai Port, 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 35m. Alternatively, Sri Sugam Travels operates a bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- 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 Ksr Bengaluru to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,900
- 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)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- 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
- +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 33m
- 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 to Chennai Port bus services, operated by Sri Sugam Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Bengaluru to Chennai Port train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Chennai Port is 328 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Bengaluru to Chennai Port.
There are 1067+ hotels available in Chennai Port.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bengaluru and Chennai Port. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.