There are 5 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 45m₹290–2,200Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalorebus Chennai - Bangalore
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Ballaribus
12h 40m₹922–2,565Drive 486.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ballaricar 486.2 km
7h 14m₹5,468–7,899Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Ballaritaxi 486.2 km
7h 14m₹10,000–13,000Fly
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY)plane MAA - VDY
6h 35m₹4,693–17,422
Chennai to Ballari by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ballari is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,200 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ballari is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Ballari. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Ballari via Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
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 45m.
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 45m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,200.
The train from Chennai Central to Bellary Jn takes 8h 45m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Chennai to Ballari bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) 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 45m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹2,600 and takes 12h 40m, you could also fly, which costs ₹4,600 - ₹18,000 and takes 6h 35m.
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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Ballari via Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand in around 12h 40m.
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Bellary Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- 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
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Ballari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,200
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Ballari bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Bangalore 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 14m to drive from Chennai to Ballari.
There are seven+ hotels available in Ballari.