There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Ballary by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY)plane MAA - VDY
- Take the taxi from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY) to Ballarytaxi
5h 51m₹5,713–17,872Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Hospet Jntrain 17314
10h 25m₹1,165–3,471Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalorebus Chennai - Bangalore
- Take the bus from Anand Rao Circle to Hospetebus
13h 58m₹1,517–3,455Drive 580 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ballarycar 580 km
8h 36m₹6,524–9,423Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Ballarytaxi 580 km
8h 36m₹12,000–16,000Fly to Shivamogga, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane MAA - RQY
- Take the bus from Shivamogga to Chitradurgabus
- Take the bus from Chitradurga to Hosapetebus
10h 55m₹5,438–7,272
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ballary is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,500 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ballary is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 51m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Ballary. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Budugumpa via Anand Rao Circle and Hosapete. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Ballary. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Hospet Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
The distance between Chennai and Ballary is 541 km. The road distance is 580 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ballary without a car is to train which takes 10h 25m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Chennai to Ballary, including transfers.
Chennai to Ballary bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Ballary train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ballary is to train which takes 10h 25m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,500 and takes 13h 58m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ballary, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Hospet Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Ballary via Bangalore, Anand Rao Circle, Hosapete, and Budugumpa in around 13h 58m.
- 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
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Shivamogga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–3,700
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Shivamogga via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Hospet Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- 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
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Anand Rao Circle to Hospete
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,300
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
- Sleeper
- ₹700–1,300
Bus from Chitradurga to Hosapete
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹290–360
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Shivamogga to Chitradurga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹500–700
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–16,000
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 Ballary bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Bangalore station.
Chennai to Ballary train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Hospet Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ballary is 580 km. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Chennai to Ballary.
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