There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Saligrama by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Saligramabus
6h 7m₹6,593–13,592Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Mangaloretrain 12685 / ...
- Take the train from Mangalore to Barkurtrain 06602 / ...
18h 27m₹796–4,652Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalorebus Chennai - Bangalore
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A to Brahmavarabus
16h 51m₹1,122–3,295Drive 718.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Saligramacar 718.6 km
10h 37m₹8,106–11,709Fly Chennai International Airport to Shivamogga, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane MAA - RQY
- Take the taxi from Shivamogga (RQY) to Saligramataxi
5h 11m₹6,713–8,872Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Shivamogga, taxi
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane TIR - RQY
- Take the taxi from Shivamogga (RQY) to Saligramataxi
6h 57m₹9,627–44,409Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Manipal, Karnatakabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Manipal, Karnataka
17h 10m₹1,397–2,173Train, bus
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain 12657 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone to FlixBus Saligramabus FlixBus IN4520
17h 58m₹889–3,912
Chennai to Saligrama by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Saligrama is to bus which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200 and takes 17h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Saligrama is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 11m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Saligrama. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at FlixBus Saligrama via Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A and FlixBus Brahmavara - Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Saligrama. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Barkur via Mangalore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 27m.
The distance between Chennai and Saligrama is 680 km. The road distance is 718.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Saligrama without a car is to bus via Bengaluru which takes 16h 51m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Chennai to Saligrama, including transfers.
Chennai to Saligrama bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Saligrama train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Saligrama is to bus via Bengaluru which takes 16h 51m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹4,700 and takes 18h 27m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Saligrama, India?
You can take a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to FlixBus Saligrama via Bangalore, Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A, Brahmavara, and FlixBus Brahmavara - Bus Stand in around 16h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Central to Saligrama via Mangalore and Barkur in around 18h 27m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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 Bengaluru
- 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 Shivamogga via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–18,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Shivamogga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Shivamogga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–39,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹430–3,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹430–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
Train from Mangalore to Barkur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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
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 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Saligrama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–380
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone to FlixBus Saligrama
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- 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
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A to Brahmavara
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,800
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,800
- Phone
- +91 78389 86986
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Manipal, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,100
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Saligrama bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Bangalore station.
Chennai to Saligrama train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mangalore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Saligrama is 719 km. It takes approximately 10h 37m to drive from Chennai to Saligrama.
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