There are 7 ways to get from Bengaluru to Parikkal by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem to Villupurambus
8h 20mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Villupuram Jntrain 11005
10h 47m₹368–2,824Train via Vellore
- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Katpadi Jntrain 12658 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Villupuram Jntrain 16853 / ...
9h 3m₹460–3,642Drive 265.6 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Parikkalcar 265.6 km
4h 5m₹2,980–4,304Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Parikkaltaxi 265.6 km
4h 5m₹6,500–8,000Bus, fly, train
- 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
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
7h 34m₹4,632–8,237Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bangalore to Tiruvannamalaibus Bangalore - Tiruvannamalai
- Take the train from Tiruvannamalai to Villupuram Jntrain 16853 / ...
8h 47m₹681–3,365
Bengaluru to Parikkal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Parikkal is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 10h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Parikkal is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Parikkal. However, there are services departing from Bangalore, Karnataka and arriving at Villupuram via Salem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Parikkal. However, there are services departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Parikkal via Katpadi Jn and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Parikkal is 384 km. The road distance is 265.6 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Parikkal without a car is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Bengaluru to Parikkal, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Parikkal bus services, operated by Aahhaa Tourist, depart from Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Bengaluru to Parikkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Parikkal is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Vellore, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,700 and takes 9h 3m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Parikkal, India?
You can take a bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Parikkal via Salem, Tamil Nadu, Salem, and Villupuram in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bangalore Cant to Parikkal via Katpadi Jn and Villupuram Jn in around 9h 3m.
- 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 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 Katpadi Jn to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Tiruvannamalai to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Salem to Villupuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–290
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- 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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Bangalore to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, and 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Bengaluru to Parikkal bus services, operated by Aahhaa Tourist, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Bengaluru to Parikkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Parikkal is 266 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Bengaluru to Parikkal.
There are 11+ hotels available in Parikkal.