There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Kolār by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Bangarapettrain 12657 / ...
5h 33m₹323–2,519Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Naidupetabus Chennai - Naidupeta
- Take the bus from Naidupet to Kondarajanahalli Kolar Bypassbus
7h 41m₹1,106–2,365Drive 264.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kolārcar 264.3 km
3h 38m₹2,984–4,310Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kolārtaxi 264.3 km
3h 38m₹5,500–7,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane MAA - BLR
- Take the bus from Budigere Cross to Hosakote High Schoolbus
- Take the bus from Hoskote to Kolar Bypassbus
6h 29m₹4,483–6,814
Chennai to Kolār by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kolār is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kolār is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kolār. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Kondarajanahalli Kolar Bypass via Naidupet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kolār. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Kolar via Bangarapet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Chennai and Kolār is 306 km. The road distance is 264.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kolār without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Chennai to Kolār, including transfers.
Chennai to Kolār bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Kolār train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kolār is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,400 and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kolār, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Bangarapet every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kondarajanahalli Kolar Bypass via Naidupeta and Naidupet in around 7h 41m.
- 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
- 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 Bangarapet
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Naidupeta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹400–550
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Naidupet to Kondarajanahalli Kolar Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,000
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Budigere Cross to Hosakote High School
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–22
- Website
- BMTC
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Hoskote to Kolar Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–200
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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 Kolār bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Naidupeta station.
Chennai to Kolār train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bangarapet station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kolār is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Chennai to Kolār.
There are 10+ hotels available in Kolār.