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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Ballari by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Bellary Jntrain train 17314
    8h 20m
    ₹290–2,200

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Ballaribus bus redbusIndia_VE A/C Sleeper
    11h 15m

  3. Drive  486.1 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Ballaricar car 486.1 km
    7h 15m
    ₹4,715–6,811

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Ballaritaxi taxi 486.1 km
    7h 15m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kadapa Airport (CDP)plane plane MAA - CDP
    2. Take the train from Cuddapah to Bellary Jntrain train
    8h 27m
    ₹5,480–24,088

  6. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Ballaribus bus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
    13h 41m

Chennai to Ballari by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket₹290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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, Sri Balaji Transports operates a bus from Chennai to Ballari once daily, and the journey takes 11h 15m. P S R Travels also services this route 6 times a week.

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