There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Kolār by train, car, taxi, subway, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Bangarapettrain 12657 / ...
4h 32m₹593–2,079Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Tirupatitrain 16203
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Kolarbus Tirupati - Kolar
8h 29m₹589–2,611Drive 264.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kolārcar 264.3 km
3h 37m₹2,569–3,711Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kolārtaxi 264.3 km
3h 37m₹5,500–7,000Subway, fly, bus
- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- 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 33m₹4,100–5,480
Chennai to Kolār by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kolār is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kolār is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kolār. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Bangarapet via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Chennai and Kolār is 307 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 4h 32m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Chennai to Kolār, including transfers.
Chennai to Kolār train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central 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 37m to drive from Chennai to Kolār.
There are seven+ hotels available in Kolār.
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.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–5,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–5,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
- 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
Train from Perambur to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Cmbt to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tirupati to Kolar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- 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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