There are 10 ways to get from Tamil Nādu to Karnātaka by train, bus, rideshare, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train via Krishnarajapuram
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Krishnarajapurmtrain 22625 / ...
5h 22m₹269–1,824Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain 12657 / ...
6h 11m₹254–1,834Bus
- 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₹1,073Fly from Trichy International Airport, bus
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TRZ - BLR
- Take the bus from Hebbala to MG Statuebus
3h 14m₹4,294–9,890Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu
- Take the bus from Chennai Pt. Dr.M.G.R. Bus Stand to Shanthi Nagarbus
8h 20m₹277–1,897Drive 327 km
- Drive from Chennai to Bengalurucar 327 km
4h 32m₹3,670–5,302Taxi
- 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 Hebbala to MG Statuebus
4h 8m₹4,317–5,828Fly from Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane CJB - BLR
- Take the bus from Hebbala to MG Statuebus
4h 9m₹4,527–6,404
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Karnātaka is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which costs ₹270 - ₹1,900 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Karnātaka is to fly and bus which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹10,000.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Tamil Nādu to Karnātaka. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Vidhana Souda via Krishnarajapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Tamil Nādu and Karnātaka is 357 km. The road distance is 327 km.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Karnātaka without a car is to train via Krishnarajapuram which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹260 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Tamil Nādu to Karnātaka, including transfers.
Tamil Nādu to Karnātaka bus services, operated by Adithiya Airbus, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tamil Nādu to Karnātaka train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Karnātaka is to train via Krishnarajapuram which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹260 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Tamil Nādu, India and Karnātaka, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Krishnarajapurm every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 53m. 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
- ₹4,700–12,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–12,000
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
- ₹4,400–6,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–20,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–4,900
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- 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
Train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- 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 Hebbala to MG Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹16–23
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Hebbala to MG Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹16–23
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Hebbala to MG Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹16–23
- Website
- BMTC
- 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 4 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
- ₹1,073
- 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 Karnātaka bus services, operated by Adithiya Airbus, arrive at Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Tamil Nādu to Karnātaka train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Krishnarajapurm station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tamil Nādu to Karnātaka is 327 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Tamil Nādu to Karnātaka.
There are 2724+ hotels available in Karnātaka.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tamil Nādu and Karnātaka. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















