There are 6 ways to get from Bengaluru to IIT Madras by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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 / ...
6h 32m₹579–3,002Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Take the bus from Shanti Nagar to Chennai Koyambedubus
7h 49m₹738–1,533Drive 324.1 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to IIT Madrascar 324.1 km
4h 29m₹3,144–4,541Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to IIT Madrastaxi 324.1 km
4h 29m₹7,500–9,500Bus, 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
4h 10m₹4,264–5,666Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Ananda Rao Circle to FlixBus Chennai - Anna Universitybus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
7h 57m₹753–1,955
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to IIT Madras is to bus via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank which costs ₹700 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to IIT Madras is to bus and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to IIT Madras. However, there are services departing from Shanti Nagar and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Anna University via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to IIT Madras. However, there are services departing from Ksr Bengaluru and arriving at Taramani via Chennai Park Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Bengaluru and IIT Madras is 380 km. The road distance is 324.1 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to IIT Madras without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Bengaluru to IIT Madras, including transfers.
Bengaluru to IIT Madras bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Bengaluru - Ananda Rao Circle station.
Bengaluru to IIT Madras train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ksr Bengaluru station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to IIT Madras is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and IIT Madras, 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, KSRTC operates a bus from Shanti Nagar to Chennai Koyambedu hourly. Tickets cost ₹480–1,200 and the journey takes 6h 4m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–5,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–5,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Shanti Nagar to Chennai Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,200
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Ananda Rao Circle to FlixBus Chennai - Anna University
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Bengaluru to IIT Madras bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Anna University station.
Bengaluru to IIT Madras train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to IIT Madras is 324 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Bengaluru to IIT Madras.
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