There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Bengaluru City Station by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain 12657 / ...
5h 45m₹230–1,900Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalorebus Chennai - Bangalore
6h 33m₹480–1,400Drive 329.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Bengaluru City Stationcar 329.3 km
4h 33m₹3,716–5,367Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Bengaluru City Stationtaxi 329.3 km
4h 33m₹8,000–9,500Fly from Chennai International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane MAA - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
4h 5m₹4,383–6,672Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zonebus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
9h 28m₹532–1,442Train 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 Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
6h 1m₹7,397–19,709
Chennai to Bengaluru City Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Bengaluru City Station is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,900 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Bengaluru City Station is to fly and bus which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹7,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Bangalore. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Ksr Bengaluru. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Chennai and Bengaluru City Station is 359 km. The road distance is 329.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Bengaluru City Station without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,900.
The train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengaluru takes 5h 45m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Chennai to Bengaluru City Station bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Bengaluru City Station train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Bengaluru City Station is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹480 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Bengaluru City Station, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengaluru every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹230–1,900 and the journey takes 5h 45m. 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
- ₹7,000–18,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–4,900
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
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 Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–300
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–300
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–300
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–300
- 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 Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–9,500
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 City Station bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Bangalore station.
Chennai to Bengaluru City Station train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ksr Bengaluru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Bengaluru City Station is 329 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Chennai to Bengaluru City Station.
There are 2723+ hotels available in Bengaluru City Station.



















