There are 7 ways to get from Bengaluru to Tambaram 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 35m₹4,372–6,637Bus
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 30m₹349–2,712Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7h 57mDrive 307.2 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Tambaramcar 307.2 km
4h 19m₹3,455–4,991Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Tambaramtaxi 307.2 km
4h 19m₹7,500–9,000Bus via Chennai Koyambedu
- Take the bus from Shanti Nagar to Chennai Koyambedubus
8h 1m₹588–1,306
Bengaluru to Tambaram by train and foot
Questions & Answers
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 35m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹7,000.
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 30m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Tambaram is 320 km. The road distance is 307.2 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Tambaram without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Bengaluru to Tambaram, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Tambaram bus services, operated by Sri Sugam Travels, depart from Bangalore, Karnataka 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 30m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu, which costs and takes 7h 57m.
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 35m. Alternatively, Sri Sugam Travels operates a bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- 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 Ksr Bengaluru to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 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
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- srisugamtravels.in
Bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.srisugamtravels.in/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Shanthi Nagar to Chennai Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–850
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹450–750
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from Shanthi Nagar to Chennai Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- 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 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Bengaluru to Tambaram bus services, operated by Sri Sugam Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Bengaluru to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Tambaram is 307 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Bengaluru to Tambaram.
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