There are 6 ways to get from Kolār to Chennai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Bangarapet to Peramburtrain 12658 / ...
4h 17m₹595–2,055Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kolar to Tirupatibus Kolar - Tirupati
- Take the train from Tirupati to Peramburtrain 16054 / ...
6h 42m₹579–2,665Bus
- Take the bus from Kondaranjanahalli Kolar bypass to Chitoorbus
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavarambus
7h 14m₹715–1,700Drive 264.6 km
- Drive from Kolār to Chennaicar 264.6 km
3h 38m₹2,573–3,716Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolār to Chennaitaxi 264.6 km
3h 38m₹5,500–7,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Kolar to Yelahanka Jn.train
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BLR - MAA
6h 29m₹4,139–6,424
Kolār to Chennai by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kolār to Chennai is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kolār to Chennai is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolār to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Kondaranjanahalli Kolar bypass and arriving at Chennai Madhavaram via Chittoor and Tirupati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Kolār to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Bangarapet and arriving at Perambur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Kolār and Chennai is 302 km. The road distance is 264.6 km.
The best way to get from Kolār to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Kolār to Chennai, including transfers.
Kolār to Chennai bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Kondaranjanahalli Kolar bypass station.
Kolār to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangarapet station.
The best way to get from Kolār to Chennai is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Kolār, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Bangarapet to Perambur every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kondaranjanahalli Kolar bypass to Chennai Madhavaram via Chitoor, Chittoor, Vellore, and Tirupati in around 7h 14m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–5,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai 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 Bangarapet to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tirupati to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Kolar to Yelahanka Jn.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Kolar to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Kondaranjanahalli Kolar bypass to Chitoor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹500–750
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–340
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kolār to Chennai bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Chitoor station.
Kolār to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolār to Chennai is 265 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Kolār to Chennai.
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