There are 7 ways to get from Bengaluru to Sowcarpet by train, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, bus, plane, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Chennai Centraltrain 12658 / ...
5h 25m₹230–1,900Bus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6h 55m₹500–1,600Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Bengaluru to Chennai325.4 km
5h 31m₹900–1,100Bus, 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 54m₹4,107–5,832Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu
- Take the bus from Shanthi Nagar to Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Standbus
7h 40m₹288–868Drive 325.3 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Sowcarpetcar 325.3 km
4h 27m₹3,713–5,363Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Sowcarpettaxi 325.3 km
4h 27m₹7,500–9,500
Bengaluru to Sowcarpet by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Sowcarpet is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which costs ₹280 - ₹900 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Sowcarpet is to bus and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bangalore, Karnataka and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ksr Bengaluru and arriving at Chennai Central. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Sowcarpet is 359 km. The road distance is 325.3 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Sowcarpet without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,900.
The train from Ksr Bengaluru to Chennai Central takes 5h 25m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Bengaluru to Sowcarpet bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Bengaluru to Sowcarpet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ksr Bengaluru station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Sowcarpet is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Sowcarpet, 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, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 55m. FlixBus India also services this route once daily.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–5,500
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Bengaluru to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹900–1,100
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Bengaluru to Sowcarpet bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Bengaluru to Sowcarpet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Sowcarpet is 325 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Bengaluru to Sowcarpet.
Book your Bengaluru to Sowcarpet bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 1039+ hotels available in Sowcarpet.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bengaluru and Sowcarpet. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.