There are 11 ways to get from Chennai to Karnātaka by train, bus, rideshare, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train via Krishnarajapuram
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Krishnarajapurmtrain 22625 / ...
5h 22m₹269–1,824Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain 12657 / ...
6h 11m₹254–1,834Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Bangalore, Karnataka
7hRideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Bengaluru326.4 km
5h 32m₹1,070Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane MAA - BLR
- Take the bus from Hebbala to MG Statuebus
4h 5m₹4,394–6,655Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Madiwalabus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
8h 37m₹538–1,365Drive 327 km
- Drive from Chennai to Bengalurucar 327 km
4h 32m₹3,692–5,333Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Bengalurutaxi 327 km
4h 32m₹7,500–9,500Fly to Shivamogga
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane MAA - RQY
3h 7m₹4,113–5,772Fly to Bajpe Airport
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
3h 19m₹6,293–13,092Fly to Mysore
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Mysore (MYQ)plane MAA - MYQ
3h 9m₹5,613–21,522
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Karnātaka is to train which costs ₹250 - ₹1,900 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Karnātaka is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Bangalore, Karnataka. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Karnātaka. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Vidhana Souda via Krishnarajapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Chennai and Karnātaka is 357 km. The road distance is 327 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Karnātaka without a car is to train via Krishnarajapuram which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹260 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Chennai to Karnātaka, including transfers.
Chennai to Karnātaka bus services, operated by Adithiya Airbus, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Karnātaka train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Karnātaka is to train via Krishnarajapuram which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹260 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h, you could also fly, which costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,000 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Karnātaka, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Krishnarajapurm every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 53m. Alternatively, Adithiya Airbus operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnataka every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 7h.
- 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 Chennai International Airport to Shivamogga via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Mysore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–19,000
- 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
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Shivamogga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- 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 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
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Hebbala to MG Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹16–23
- 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 - Madiwala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹360–1,000
- 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
- ₹1,070
- 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 Karnātaka bus services, operated by Adithiya Airbus, arrive at Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Chennai to Karnātaka train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Krishnarajapurm station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Karnātaka is 327 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Chennai to Karnātaka.
There are 2725+ hotels available in Karnātaka.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chennai and Karnātaka. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.