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How to get fromBengaluru to Somangalamby train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bengaluru to Somangalam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, bus, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Chennai Centraltrain train 12658 / ...
    7h 33m
    ₹358–2,741

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shanthi Nagar to Chennai Tambarambus bus
    9h 19m
    ₹282–833

  3. Bus via Ambur

    1. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Amburbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - East Tambarambus bus FlixBus IN4314 / ...
    8h 51m
    ₹718–1,724

  4. Drive  295.6 km

    1. Drive from Bengaluru to Somangalamcar car 295.6 km
    4h
    ₹2,873–4,150

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Somangalamtaxi taxi 295.6 km
    4h
    ₹7,000–8,500

  6. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane BLR - MAA
    4h 49m
    ₹4,081–6,166

Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar105Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹3,942Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Somangalam, 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, you can take a bus from Bengaluru to Somangalam Road / Nv road Junction via Ambur, FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand, FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram, and Tambaram in around 8h 51m.

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