There are 6 ways to get from Bengaluru to Chettinad by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Krishnarajapuram
best- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Tiruchchirapalitrain 20672 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyurtrain 16849
9h 20m₹706–3,420Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16232 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyurtrain 16849
11h 13m₹690–3,436Bus
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Karaikudibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
9h 52mDrive 395.3 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Chettinadcar 395.3 km
5h 50m₹4,430–6,399Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Chettinadtaxi 395.3 km
5h 50m₹9,500–12,000Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BLR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyurtrain
6h 24m₹4,402–13,357
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Chettinad is to train via Krishnarajapuram which costs ₹700 - ₹3,500 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Chettinad is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Chettinad. However, there are services departing from Bengaluru and arriving at Karaikudi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Chettinad. However, there are services departing from Vidhana Souda and arriving at Kottaiyur via Krishnarajapurm and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Chettinad is 472 km. The road distance is 395.3 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Chettinad without a car is to train via Krishnarajapuram which takes 9h 20m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Bengaluru to Chettinad, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Chettinad bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Bengaluru station.
Bengaluru to Chettinad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Krishnarajapurm station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Chettinad is to train via Krishnarajapuram which takes 9h 20m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 52m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Chettinad, India?
You can take a subway from Vidhana Souda to Chettinad via Krishnarajapuram, Krishnarajapurm, Tiruchchirapali, and Kottaiyur in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Bengaluru to Karaikudi 5 times a day, and the journey takes 9h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–11,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Bangalore Cant to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Bengaluru to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Bengaluru to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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 Chettinad bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Karaikudi station.
Bengaluru to Chettinad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Chettinad is 395 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Bengaluru to Chettinad.
There are 43+ hotels available in Chettinad.