There are 7 ways to get from Bengaluru to Saint Thomas Mount by bus, plane, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, fly
best- 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 30m₹3,994–5,316Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Chennai Centraltrain 12658 / ...
6h₹269–1,852Bus
- Take the bus from Shanthi Nagar to Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Standbus
7h 16m₹303–843Drive 315 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Saint Thomas Mountcar 315 km
4h 18m₹3,068–4,431Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Saint Thomas Mounttaxi 315 km
4h 18m₹7,500–9,500Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Vadapalani
- Take the bus from Shanti Nagar to Chennai Koyambedubus
7h 40m₹511–1,403Bus #2 (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Shanti Nagar to FlixBus Chennai - Alandurbus FlixBus IN4307
7h 45m₹550–1,700
Bengaluru to Saint Thomas Mount by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Saint Thomas Mount is to bus which costs ₹300 - ₹850 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Saint Thomas Mount is to bus and fly which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹5,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Bengaluru - Shanti Nagar and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Alandur. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Saint Thomas Mount. However, there are services departing from Ksr Bengaluru and arriving at Nanganallur Road via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Bengaluru and Saint Thomas Mount is 316 km. The road distance is 315 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Saint Thomas Mount without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs ₹260 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Bengaluru to Saint Thomas Mount, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Saint Thomas Mount bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Bengaluru - Shanti Nagar station.
Bengaluru to Saint Thomas Mount train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ksr Bengaluru station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Saint Thomas Mount is to train which takes 6h and costs ₹260 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹300 - ₹850 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Saint Thomas Mount, 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, SETC operates a bus from Shanthi Nagar to Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Stand hourly. Tickets cost ₹270–850 and the journey takes 7h.
- 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
- 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
- +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 Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹270–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹450–750
- 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 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Shanti Nagar to FlixBus Chennai - Alandur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,700
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- 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 Saint Thomas Mount bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Alandur station.
Bengaluru to Saint Thomas Mount train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Saint Thomas Mount is 315 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Bengaluru to Saint Thomas Mount.
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