There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to AreKere by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Ksr Bengalurutrain 12657 / ...
6h 44m₹257–1,838Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
8h 15mDrive 333.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to AreKerecar 333.4 km
4h 34m₹3,726–5,382Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to AreKeretaxi 333.4 km
4h 34m₹8,000–10,000Fly, 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 33m₹4,022–5,872Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu
- Take the bus from Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Stand to Shanthi Nagarbus
8h 46m₹275–1,651
Chennai to AreKere by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to AreKere is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which costs ₹270 - ₹1,700 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to AreKere is to fly and bus which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to AreKere. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Bpl via KR Market. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to AreKere. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Ksr Bengaluru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Chennai and AreKere is 374 km. The road distance is 333.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to AreKere without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs ₹250 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Chennai to AreKere, including transfers.
Chennai to AreKere bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to AreKere train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to AreKere is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs ₹250 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and AreKere, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengaluru every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹230–1,900 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Bengaluru hourly, and the journey takes 7h 25m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–5,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–5,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–5,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- +91 7044090046
- Website
- Green Line
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Green Line
- Website
- Green Line
- 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
- 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
- ₹250–800
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to AreKere bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Bengaluru station.
Chennai to AreKere train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ksr Bengaluru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to AreKere is 333 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Chennai to AreKere.
There are 2821+ hotels available in AreKere.















