There are 6 ways to get from Bengaluru to Tambaram by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), 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.
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 38m₹4,072–6,137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shanthi Nagar to Chennai Tambarambus
8h₹270–1,700Train
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Chennai Centraltrain 12658 / ...
6h 24m₹349–2,712Drive 304.7 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Tambaramcar 304.7 km
4h 10m₹3,419–4,939Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Tambaramtaxi 304.7 km
4h 10m₹7,000–9,000Bus via Koyambedu Market
- Take the bus from Shanti Nagar to Chennai Koyambedubus
8h 40m₹508–1,263
Bengaluru to Tambaram by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Tambaram is to bus which costs ₹270 - ₹1,700 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Tambaram is to bus and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shanthi Nagar and arriving at Chennai Tambaram. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Ksr Bengaluru and arriving at Tambaram Sntrm via Chennai Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Tambaram is 320 km. The road distance is 304.7 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Tambaram without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Bengaluru to Tambaram, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Tambaram bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Shanthi Nagar station.
Bengaluru to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ksr Bengaluru station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Tambaram is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹270 - ₹1,700 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Tambaram, 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 Tambaram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹270–850 and the journey takes 8h. FlixBus India also services this route once daily.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–5,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–5,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- 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
- ₹4,300–4,900
- 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 Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹450–750
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from Shanthi Nagar to Chennai Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,700
- Website
- FlixBus India
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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
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Booking & Getting There
Bengaluru to Tambaram bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Tambaram station.
Bengaluru to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Tambaram is 305 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Bengaluru to Tambaram.
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