There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Bangalore East by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train via Baiyyapanahalli Yard
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Baiyyapanahalli Yardtrain 20664
5h 3m₹251–1,806Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Bangalore Easttrain 12609 / ...
5h 45m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalorebus Chennai - Bangalore
6h 56m₹499–1,389Drive 323.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Bangalore Eastcar 323.3 km
4h 27m₹3,650–5,272Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Bangalore Easttaxi 323.3 km
4h 27m₹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 Military Dairy Farm to Coles Parkbus
4h 28m₹4,394–6,655Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - KR Puram Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN4302 / ...
8h 58m₹569–1,466Train 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 24m₹5,908–18,692
Chennai to Bangalore East by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Bangalore East is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Bangalore East is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Bangalore East station. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at East station via Kempegowda Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Bangalore East. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Chennai and Bangalore East is 353 km. The road distance is 323.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Bangalore East without a car is to train via Baiyyapanahalli Yard which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹250 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Chennai to Bangalore East, including transfers.
Chennai to Bangalore East bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Bangalore East train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Bangalore East is to train via Baiyyapanahalli Yard which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹250 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹490 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Bangalore East, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Baiyyapanahalli Yard 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 30m. 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 Baiyyapanahalli Yard
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Bangalore East
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–650
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Military Dairy Farm to Coles Park
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹16–23
- Website
- BMTC
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–350
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - KR Puram Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- 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 Bangalore East bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Bangalore station.
Chennai to Bangalore East train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Baiyyapanahalli Yard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Bangalore East is 323 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Chennai to Bangalore East.
There are 2712+ hotels available in Bangalore East.