There are 6 ways to get from Bengaluru to Kolathur, Chennai by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, bus, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Arakkonamtrain 12658 / ...
4h 52m₹1,172–3,610Bus via Padappai
cheapest- Take the bus from Shanthi Nagar to Padappaibus
7h 43m₹913–1,596Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Ananda Rao Circle to FlixBus Chennai - Sriperambadur Tollbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
6h 42m₹1,209–2,359Drive 291.3 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Kolathur, Chennaicar 291.3 km
4h 2m₹3,288–4,750Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Kolathur, Chennaitaxi 291.3 km
4h 2m₹7,000–8,500Bus, 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
3h 47m₹5,122–6,887
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Kolathur, Chennai is to bus via Padappai which costs ₹900 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Kolathur, Chennai is to bus and fly which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Kolathur, Chennai. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Bengaluru - Ananda Rao Circle and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Sriperambadur Toll via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Kolathur, Chennai. However, there are services departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Tiruvallur via Arakkonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Kolathur, Chennai is 338 km. The road distance is 291.3 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Kolathur, Chennai without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Bengaluru to Kolathur, Chennai, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Kolathur, Chennai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Bengaluru - Ananda Rao Circle station.
Bengaluru to Kolathur, Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Kolathur, Chennai is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Kolathur, Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Bangalore Cant to Arakkonam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Ananda Rao Circle to FlixBus Chennai - Sriperambadur Toll hourly. Tickets cost ₹500–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- 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 Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Ananda Rao Circle to FlixBus Chennai - Sriperambadur Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Website
- FlixBus India
- 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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Shanthi Nagar to Padappai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹450–750
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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 Kolathur, Chennai bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Sriperambadur Toll station.
Bengaluru to Kolathur, Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Kolathur, Chennai is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Bengaluru to Kolathur, Chennai.
There are 1022+ hotels available in Kolathur, Chennai.