There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Bagaluru by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Krishnarajapurmtrain 22625 / ...
6h 15m₹268–1,920Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain 12657 / ...
7h 33m₹261–1,847Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalorebus Chennai - Bangalore
7h 59m₹504–1,400Drive 319.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Bagalurucar 319.9 km
4h 28m₹3,599–5,198Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Bagalurutaxi 319.9 km
4h 28m₹7,500–9,500Fly from Chennai International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane MAA - BLR
- Take the bus from Beguru to Bagalurbus
4h 36m₹4,370–6,526Train via Yelahanka Jn.
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Baiyyapanahalli Yardtrain 20664
6h 28m₹363–2,709Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Kalyan Nagarbus FlixBus IN4302 / ...
9h 57m₹580–1,468Train to Tirupati Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TIR - BLR
6h 32m₹5,884–18,563
Chennai to Bagaluru by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Bagaluru is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Bagaluru is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Bagaluru. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Bagalur Santhe via Kempegowda Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Bagaluru. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Krishnarajapurm via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Chennai and Bagaluru is 367 km. The road distance is 319.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Bagaluru without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Chennai to Bagaluru, including transfers.
Chennai to Bagaluru bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Bagaluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Bagaluru is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,400 and takes 7h 59m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Bagaluru, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Krishnarajapurm every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 53m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹480–1,400 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- 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 Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- 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)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Chennai Central to Baiyyapanahalli Yard
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- 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)
- ₹1,400–1,800
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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–650
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Beguru to Bagalur
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹17–24
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–350
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Kalyan Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- 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 to Bagaluru bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Bangalore station.
Chennai to Bagaluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Krishnarajapurm station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Bagaluru is 320 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Chennai to Bagaluru.
There are 2693+ hotels available in Bagaluru.