There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Ballari by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Bellary Jntrain 17314
8h 20m₹290–2,200Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Ballaribus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
10h 45mDrive 486.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ballaricar 486.2 km
7h 15m₹5,413–7,819Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Ballaritaxi 486.2 km
7h 15m₹10,000–13,000Fly to Kadapa Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kadapa Airport (CDP)plane MAA - CDP
- Take the train from Cuddapah to Bellary Jntrain
8h 17m₹5,680–25,088Fly to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY)plane MAA - VDY
6h 42m₹5,010–16,538
Chennai to Ballari by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ballari is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,200 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ballari is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹17,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai and arriving at Ballari. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Bellary Jn. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Chennai and Ballari is 497 km. The road distance is 486.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ballari without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,200.
The train from Chennai Central to Bellary Jn takes 8h 20m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Chennai to Ballari bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Ballari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ballari is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 45m, you could also fly, which costs ₹5,000 - ₹17,000 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ballari, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Bellary Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹290–2,200 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Alternatively, Hans Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Ballari 3 times a day, and the journey takes 10h 45m. Choudhary travels and cargo also services this route once a week.
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–19,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kadapa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Bellary Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Cuddapah to Bellary Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Ballari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Chennai to Ballari
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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 Ballari bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Ballari station.
Chennai to Ballari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bellary Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ballari is 486 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Chennai to Ballari.
Book your Chennai to Ballari bus tickets online with Omio.
There are eight+ hotels available in Ballari.