There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Nandi Hill by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Chennai International Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane MAA - BLR
3h 10m₹5,263–7,572Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Bangalore Canttrain 12657 / ...
- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Nandi Halttrain 06387 / ...
7h 51m₹818–3,349Bus
- 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 Nandi Crossbus V-298Mn
9h 21m₹1,012–2,010Drive 332.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Nandi Hillcar 332.4 km
4h 58m₹3,747–5,412Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Nandi Hilltaxi 332.4 km
4h 58m₹8,000–10,000Train 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
5h 6m₹6,777–19,609Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Marathahalli Multiplexbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Marathahalli Multiplex to FlixBus Rest Stop - Udupi Sri Krishna Authanabus
11h 56m₹1,262–2,412
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Nandi Hill is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Nandi Hill is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Nandi Hill. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Nandi Cross via Kempegowda Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Nandi Hill. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Nandi Halt via Bangalore Cant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Chennai and Nandi Hill is 320 km. The road distance is 332.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Nandi Hill without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Chennai to Nandi Hill, including transfers.
Chennai to Nandi Hill bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Nandi Hill train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Nandi Hill is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹3,400 and takes 7h 51m, you could also bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,100 and takes 9h 21m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Nandi Hill, India?
Air India Express and IndiGo Airlines fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Central to Nandi Hill via Bangalore Cant and Nandi Halt in around 7h 51m.
- 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 Nandi Halt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- +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 Nandi Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹30–45
- 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 - Marathahalli Multiplex
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Marathahalli Multiplex to FlixBus Rest Stop - Udupi Sri Krishna Authana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–270
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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 Nandi Hill bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Bangalore station.
Chennai to Nandi Hill train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bangalore Cant station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Nandi Hill is 332 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Chennai to Nandi Hill.
There are 184+ hotels available in Nandi Hill.