There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Chikkaballapur by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane MAA - BLR
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru-Airport-BLR to Chikkaballapurtaxi
3h 28m₹5,330–7,338Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain 12657 / ...
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Gidnahalitrain 16549
8h 51m₹869–3,562Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalorebus Chennai - Bangalore
- Take the bus from Kempegowda Bus Station to Chikkaballapurabus V-298Mn
9h 29m₹1,061–2,165Drive 313.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Chikkaballapurcar 313.3 km
4h 23m₹3,512–5,073Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Chikkaballapurtaxi 313.3 km
4h 23m₹7,500–9,500Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Kempegowda Bus Station to Chikkaballapurabus V-298Mn
10h 41m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Chikkaballapur is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,200 and takes 9h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Chikkaballapur is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 28m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Chikkaballapur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Chikkaballapura via Kempegowda Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Chikkaballapur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Gidnahali via Ksr Bengaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Chennai and Chikkaballapur is 335 km. The road distance is 313.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Chikkaballapur without a car is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Chennai to Chikkaballapur, including transfers.
Chennai to Chikkaballapur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Chikkaballapur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Chikkaballapur is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,200 and takes 9h 29m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Chikkaballapur, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Central to Chikkaballapur via Ksr Bengaluru and Gidnahali in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Chikkaballapur via Bangalore, Kempegowda Bus Station, and Chikkaballapura in around 9h 29m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–5,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–5,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–5,500
- 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 Ksr Bengaluru to Gidnahali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- 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 Bus Station to Chikkaballapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹30–50
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda Bus Station to Chikkaballapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹30–50
- Website
- BMTC
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- +91 7044090046
- Website
- Green Line
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Green Line
- Website
- Green Line
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–9,500
Best Ride
- Phone
- +91 996 427 3747
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 922 654 7777
- Website
- olacabs.com
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Chikkaballapur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Bangalore station.
Chennai to Chikkaballapur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ksr Bengaluru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Chikkaballapur is 313 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Chennai to Chikkaballapur.
There are 73+ hotels available in Chikkaballapur.













