There are 9 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Bengaluru by train, bus, rideshare, plane, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Bangalore Canttrain 12657 / ...
5h 11m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Bangalore, Karnataka
7h 9mRideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Bengaluru326.4 km
5h 46m₹1,079Fly from Chennai International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane MAA - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
4h₹4,388–6,682Train via Ksr Bengaluru
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain 12657 / ...
5h 51m₹230–1,900Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu
- Take the bus from Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Stand to Shanthi Nagarbus
8h 11m₹268–1,626Drive 325.7 km
- Drive from Chennai Central Station to Bengalurucar 325.7 km
4h 30m₹3,676–5,309Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai Central Station to Bengalurutaxi 325.7 km
4h 30m₹7,500–9,500Train to Tirupati Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TIR - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
5h 58m₹7,402–19,719
Chennai Central Station to Bengaluru by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Bengaluru is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which costs ₹260 - ₹1,700 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Bengaluru is to fly and bus which takes 4h and costs ₹4,300 - ₹7,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Bangalore, Karnataka. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Bangalore Cant. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Chennai Central Station and Bengaluru is 355 km. The road distance is 325.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Bengaluru without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800.
The train from Chennai Central to Bangalore Cant takes 5h 5m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Chennai Central Station to Bengaluru bus services, operated by Adithiya Airbus, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai Central Station to Bengaluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Bengaluru is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Bengaluru, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Bangalore Cant every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, Adithiya Airbus operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnataka every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–18,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–4,900
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Bangalore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- 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
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Website
- Adithiya Airbus
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- Adithiya Airbus
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Stand to Shanthi Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹450–750
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Stand to Shanthi Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,079
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai Central Station to Bengaluru bus services, operated by Adithiya Airbus, arrive at Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Chennai Central Station to Bengaluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bangalore Cant station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Bengaluru is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Bengaluru.
There are 2718+ hotels available in Bengaluru.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chennai Central Station and Bengaluru. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.