There are 9 ways to get from Tamil Nādu to Bengaluru by train, bus, rideshare, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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 Bangalore Canttrain 12657 / ...
5h 5m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Bangalore, Karnataka
7hRideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Bengaluru326.4 km
5h 32m₹1,078Fly from Trichy International Airport, bus
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TRZ - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
3h 5m₹4,288–8,917Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu
- Take the bus from Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Stand to Shanthi Nagarbus
8h 9m₹268–1,627Drive 327 km
- Drive from Chennai to Bengalurucar 327 km
4h 32m₹3,689–5,328Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Bengalurutaxi 327 km
4h 32m₹7,500–9,500Fly from Chennai International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane MAA - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
3h 58m₹4,311–5,855Fly from Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane CJB - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Stationbus
4h₹4,521–6,931
Tamil Nādu to Bengaluru by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Bengaluru is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which costs ₹260 - ₹1,700 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Bengaluru is to fly and bus which takes 3h 5m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹9,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Bangalore, Karnataka. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Bangalore Cant. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Tamil Nādu and Bengaluru is 355 km. The road distance is 327 km.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Bengaluru without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800.
The train from Chennai Central to Bangalore Cant takes 5h 5m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Tamil Nādu to Bengaluru bus services, operated by Adithiya Airbus, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tamil Nādu to Bengaluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Bengaluru is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Tamil Nādu, India and Bengaluru, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Bangalore Cant every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, Adithiya Airbus operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnataka every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–11,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–6,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–21,000
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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Website
- Adithiya Airbus
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- Adithiya Airbus
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Shanthinagara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Stand to Shanthi Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹450–750
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Stand to Shanthi Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,078
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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
Tamil Nādu to Bengaluru bus services, operated by Adithiya Airbus, arrive at Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Tamil Nādu to Bengaluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bangalore Cant station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tamil Nādu to Bengaluru is 327 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Tamil Nādu to Bengaluru.
There are 2715+ hotels available in Bengaluru.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tamil Nādu and Bengaluru. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.