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 to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
8h 15m₹486–1,279Drive 333.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to AreKerecar 333.4 km
4h 34m₹3,243–4,684Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to AreKeretaxi 333.4 km
4h 34m₹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 33m₹4,022–5,372Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu
- Take the bus from Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Stand to Shanthi Nagarbus
8h 47m₹275–1,651Train 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 32m₹6,419–19,743
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 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to AreKere is to fly and bus which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹5,500.
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 Sri Sugam 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 ₹480 - ₹1,300 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, Sri Sugam Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Bengaluru hourly, and the journey takes 7h 25m. 18 other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–5,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–5,500
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–18,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,000
- 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
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Phone
- 9888528882
- [email protected]
- Website
- Adithiya Airbus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Adithiya Airbus
- Website
- KMRL kalaimakal Road Lines
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- KMRL kalaimakal Road Lines
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- RKK Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- RKK Travels
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Phone
- +91 93422 22241
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Shri Abinesh Roadways
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shri Abinesh Roadways
- Website
- Evolte Bus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Evolte Bus
- Website
- National City Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- National City Travels
- Website
- Jabbar Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Jabbar Travels
- Phone
- +91 73055 90999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
- Phone
- 0804151123
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels NTA
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- National Travels NTA
- Schedules at
- National Travels NTA
- +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
- +91 707 5511 729
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fresh Bus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Fresh Bus
- Website
- Ya2 Connect
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Ya2 Connect
- 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
- ₹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
- 8h 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 Sri Sugam 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 2819+ hotels available in AreKere.





























