There are 8 ways to get from Bengaluru to Mamallapuram by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Krishnagiri
best- Take the bus from Shanthinagar to Krishnagiribus
- Take the bus from Krishnagiri to Mahabalipurambus Krishnagiri - Mahabalipuram
5h 45m₹979–3,356Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bangalore to Mahabalipurambus Bangalore - Mahabalipuram
7h 30m₹480–1,400Train, bus
- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Katpadi Jntrain 12658 / ...
- Take the bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Mahabalipurambus Katpadi Tamil Nadu - Mahabalipuram
6h 31m₹600–2,842Drive 323.4 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Mamallapuramcar 323.4 km
4h 30m₹3,646–5,266Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Mamallapuramtaxi 323.4 km
4h 30m₹7,500–9,500Bus, fly to Chennai International Airport
- 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 59m₹5,382–7,987Train
- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Arakkonamtrain 12658 / ...
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chengalpattutrain 16111 / ...
6h 43m₹1,242–3,810Bus, fly to Pondicherry
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane BLR - PNY
- Take the bus from Kanachettikulam to Mamallapurambus
6h 36m₹4,997–15,257
Bengaluru to Mamallapuram by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Mamallapuram is to bus which costs ₹480 - ₹1,400 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Mamallapuram is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bangalore and arriving at Mahabalipuram. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Mamallapuram. However, there are services departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Chengalpattu via Arakkonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Mamallapuram is 357 km. The road distance is 323.4 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Mamallapuram without a car is to bus via Krishnagiri which takes 5h 45m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Bengaluru to Mamallapuram, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Mamallapuram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Shanthinagar station.
Bengaluru to Mamallapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Mamallapuram is to bus via Krishnagiri which takes 5h 45m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,900 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Mamallapuram, India?
You can take a bus from Shanthinagar to Mahabalipuram via Krishnagiri in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bangalore Cant to Mamallapuram via Arakkonam and Chengalpattu in around 6h 43m.
- 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
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–14,000
- 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 Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Bangalore Cant to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,700
Train from Arakkonam to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Shanthinagar to Krishnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Krishnagiri to Mahabalipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹450–650
Bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Mahabalipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
Bus from Bangalore to Mahabalipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–700
- 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
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 Kanachettikulam to Mamallapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Bengaluru to Mamallapuram bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Krishnagiri station.
Bengaluru to Mamallapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Mamallapuram is 323 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Bengaluru to Mamallapuram.
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