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How to get fromChennai to Bagaluruby train, bus, car, taxi, subway, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Bagaluru by train, bus, car, taxi, subway, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train via Bangalore East

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Bangalore Easttrain train 12657 / ...
    6h 6m
    ₹257–1,820

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    9h 22m
    ₹491–1,289

  3. Drive  319 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Bagalurucar car 319 km
    4h 21m
    ₹3,101–4,479

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Bagalurutaxi taxi 319 km
    4h 21m
    ₹7,500–9,500

  5. Subway to Chennai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane MAA - BLR
    4h 40m
    ₹3,987–5,192

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Yelahanka Jn.train train 22601
    6h 41m
    ₹257–1,840

  7. Bus via Vellore

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Kalyan Nagarbus bus FlixBus IN4302 / ...
    9h 41m
    ₹580–1,468

  8. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane TIR - BLR
    6h 39m
    ₹6,384–19,563

Chennai to Bagaluru by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket₹257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 370.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Bagaluru, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Bangalore East twice daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 57m. 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.

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