There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Bengaluru by train, bus, rideshare, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Bangalore Canttrain 12657 / ...
5h 5m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Bangalore, Karnataka
7h₹480–1,400Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Bengaluru326.4 km
5h 32m₹1,061Fly from Chennai International Airport, 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 55m₹4,388–6,682Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu
- Take the bus from Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Stand to Shanthi Nagarbus
8h 13m₹268–1,627Drive 327 km
- Drive from Chennai to Bengalurucar 327 km
4h 32m₹3,676–5,310Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Bengalurutaxi 327 km
4h 32m₹7,500–9,500Train to Tirupati Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TIR - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
5h 51m₹5,902–18,719
Chennai to Bengaluru by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Bengaluru is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which costs ₹260 - ₹1,700 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Bengaluru is to fly and bus which takes 3h 55m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹7,000.
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 5m.
The distance between Chennai and Bengaluru is 355 km. The road distance is 327 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Bengaluru without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800.
The train from Chennai Central to Bangalore Cant takes 5h 5m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Chennai to Bengaluru bus services, operated by Adithiya Airbus, 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 5m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹480 - ₹1,400 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 5m. Alternatively, Adithiya Airbus operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnataka every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 7h. IntrCity SmartBus also services this route twice daily.
- 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 Bangalore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–700
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Stand to Shanthi Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹450–750
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Stand to Shanthi Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,061
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- 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 Bengaluru bus services, operated by Adithiya Airbus, 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 327 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Chennai to Bengaluru.
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