There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to AreKere by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain 12657 / ...
6h 44m₹257–1,838Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Bangalore, Karnataka
7h 48mDrive 334.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to AreKerecar 334.3 km
4h 40m₹3,760–5,432Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to AreKeretaxi 334.3 km
4h 40m₹8,000–10,000Fly 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 29m₹4,405–6,706Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu
- Take the bus from Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Stand to Shanthi Nagarbus
8h 47m₹285–1,651Train 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
6h 25m₹5,919–18,743
Chennai to AreKere by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to AreKere is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which costs ₹280 - ₹1,700 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to AreKere is to fly and bus which takes 4h 29m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to AreKere. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Bpl via St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital and Shanthinagara Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
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 334.3 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 Adithiya Airbus, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu 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 7h 48m.
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, 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
- ₹5,500–17,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
- 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
- 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
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- 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
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Stand to Shanthi Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹450–750
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Stand to Shanthi Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to AreKere bus services, operated by Adithiya Airbus, arrive at Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Chennai to AreKere train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ksr Bengaluru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to AreKere is 334 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Chennai to AreKere.
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