There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Chikkaballapur by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Chennai International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane MAA - BLR
- Take the bus from Sadahalli Gate to Chikkaballapurabus
4h 26m₹4,378–6,557Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain 12657 / ...
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Chik Ballapurtrain 16549 / ...
8h 14m₹369–2,812Bus
- 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 3m₹512–1,415Drive 320.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Chikkaballapurcar 320.3 km
4h 26m₹3,614–5,219Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Chikkaballapurtaxi 320.3 km
4h 26m₹7,500–9,500Train to Tirupati Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TIR - BLR
6h 22m₹5,892–18,594Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Airportbus FlixBus IN4302
11h 32m₹617–1,677
Chennai to Chikkaballapur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Chikkaballapur is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,500 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Chikkaballapur is to fly and bus which takes 4h 26m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹7,000.
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 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Chikkaballapur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Chik Ballapur via Ksr Bengaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Chennai and Chikkaballapur is 330 km. The road distance is 320.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Chikkaballapur without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 4h 26m 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 14m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,500 and takes 9h 3m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Chikkaballapur, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Central to Chik Ballapur via Ksr Bengaluru in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Chikkaballapura via Bangalore and Kempegowda Bus Station in around 9h 3m.
- 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 Ksr Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,900
- 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)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Chik Ballapur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
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
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Sadahalli Gate to Chikkaballapura
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹25–35
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
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
- +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
- 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
- 4h 26m
- 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 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 320 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Chennai to Chikkaballapur.
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