There are 7 ways to get from Bengaluru to Thandalam by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Arakkonamtrain 12658 / ...
4h 49m₹822–3,160Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Amburtrain 12608 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Saveetha Medical Collegebus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
5h 46m₹470–2,047Drive 294.1 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Thandalamcar 294.1 km
4h 3m₹3,309–4,779Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Thandalamtaxi 294.1 km
4h 3m₹7,000–8,500Bus, 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
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Chennai - Saveetha Medical Collegebus
5h 17m₹4,401–5,967Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Ananda Rao Circle to FlixBus Chennai - Saveetha Medical Collegebus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
6h 40m₹500–1,600Bus via Kanchipuram
- Take the bus from Shanti Nagar to Kanchipurambus
- Take the bus from Kanchipuram Bypass to Rajalakshmi Collegebus
6h 43m₹1,043–2,622
Bengaluru to Thandalam by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Thandalam is to train and bus which costs ₹470 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Thandalam is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Bengaluru - Ananda Rao Circle and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Saveetha Medical College. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Thandalam. However, there are services departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Tiruvallur via Arakkonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Thandalam is 333 km. The road distance is 294.1 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Thandalam without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Bengaluru to Thandalam, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Thandalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Bengaluru - Ananda Rao Circle station.
Bengaluru to Thandalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Thandalam is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Thandalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Bangalore Cant to Arakkonam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Ananda Rao Circle to FlixBus Chennai - Saveetha Medical College every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹500–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- 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 Bangalore Cant to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,700
Train from Bangalore Cant to Ambur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Saveetha Medical College
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹300–750
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Chennai - Saveetha Medical College
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100–140
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Ananda Rao Circle to FlixBus Chennai - Saveetha Medical College
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- 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
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Shanti Nagar to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,100
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- vetritravels.com
Bus from Kanchipuram Bypass to Rajalakshmi College
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,600
- Schedules at
- vetritravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Bengaluru to Thandalam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Saveetha Medical College station.
Bengaluru to Thandalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Thandalam is 294 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Bengaluru to Thandalam.
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