There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Bengaluru by train, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, plane, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Bangalore Canttrain 12657 / ...
5h 6m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Bangalore, Karnataka
7h₹480–1,600Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Bengaluru325.5 km
5h 32m₹1,045Fly, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane MAA - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
3h 59m₹4,105–5,848Bus via Chennai Koyambedu
- Take the bus from Chennai Koyambedu to Shanti Nagarbus
9h 3m₹488–1,226Drive 326.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Bengalurucar 326.1 km
4h 26m₹3,721–5,374Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Bengalurutaxi 326.1 km
4h 26m₹7,500–9,500
Chennai to Bengaluru by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Bengaluru is to bus via Chennai Koyambedu which costs ₹480 - ₹1,300 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Bengaluru is to fly and bus which takes 3h 59m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Bangalore, Karnataka. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Bangalore Cant. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Chennai and Bengaluru is 355 km. The road distance is 326.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Bengaluru without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800.
The train from Chennai Central to Bangalore Cant takes 5h 6m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Chennai to Bengaluru bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Bengaluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Bengaluru is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹480 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Bengaluru, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Bangalore Cant every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 6m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnataka every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 7h. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–5,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–5,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Bangalore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,045
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Bengaluru bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Chennai to Bengaluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bangalore Cant station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Bengaluru is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Chennai to Bengaluru.
Book your Chennai to Bengaluru bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 2823+ hotels available in Bengaluru.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chennai and Bengaluru. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.