There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Chikkaballapur by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Chennai International Airport, 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 24m₹5,713–8,172Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Bangalore Canttrain 12657 / ...
- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Gidnahalitrain 06387
8h 8m₹868–3,549Bus
- 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₹1,062–2,165Drive 313.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Chikkaballapurcar 313.3 km
4h 23m₹3,525–5,091Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Chikkaballapurtaxi 313.3 km
4h 23m₹7,500–9,500Train to Tirupati Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TIR - BLR
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru-Airport-BLR to Chikkaballapurtaxi
5h 20m₹7,227–20,209Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Airportbus FlixBus IN4302
11h 59m₹1,167–2,427
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) flights
Questions & Answers
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 24m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
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 Bangalore Cant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Chennai and Chikkaballapur is 340 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 8m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 3h 24m 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 8m 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 Bangalore Cant and Gidnahali in around 8h 8m. 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
- ₹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 Bangalore Cant to Gidnahali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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 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
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–650
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Kempegowda Bus Station to Chikkaballapura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹30–50
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–350
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,300
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- 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
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
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Chikkaballapur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Bangalore station.
Chennai to Chikkaballapur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bangalore Cant station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Chikkaballapur is 313 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Chennai to Chikkaballapur.
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