Buses from Chennai to Bangalore

Buses from Chennai to Bangalore

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Chennai to Bangalore Bus Schedule

Chennai to Bangalore Bus Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
TravelODesk India Comfort 3pax Any time₹ 13,894
Pmd Travels A/C Semi Sleeper 03:45 - 09:30₹ 687
T2D A/C Semi Sleeper 04:10 - 09:30₹ 1,154
Indian Railways EA - Anubhuti Class (EA) 06:00 - 10:40₹ 2,215
Jabbar Travels AC Sleeper 08:30 - 15:30₹ 633
Bharathi Travels AC Sleeper 10:00 - 17:50₹ 798
Asian Xpress AC Sleeper 12:30 - 20:15₹ 785
National Travels AC Sleeper 14:15 - 21:15₹ 1,149
YBM Travels A/C Semi Sleeper 16:00 - 22:45₹ 693
Starlink Travels AC Sleeper 19:00 - 02:05₹ 1,025
NueGo A/C Semi Sleeper 21:35 - 04:55₹ 738
Jabbar Travels Non-AC Seater 23:30 - 07:00₹ 405

Transportation from Chennai to Bangalore

Facts about the bus from Chennai to Bangalore

Cheapest Bus$7
Fastest Bus5h 5m
Earliest Bus1:45 AM
Latest Bus11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes123
Distance409 kilometers
Bus CompaniesAlaguthangam Travels, Bharathi Travels, BLM Transports, City Travels, DLTBUS, Dream Line Travels, Gee Pee Travels, Green Line Holidays, Highline Transports, Intrcity Smartbus, Jabbar Travels, Jayavin Travels, Jts Tours, KMRL Kalaimakal, Luxe Xpress, National Travels, National Travels NTA, NueGo, Orange Tours, Parveen Travels, Royal Travels, Sea Bird Tourist, Shama Sardar Travels Hpm, Sharma Transports, Sps Travels, SPT Tours and Travels, Sri Sugam Bus, SRS Travels, Swamy Ayyappa Travels, Thirumalaivasan Transports, Ust Bus, V2K Travels, Vetri Travels, Vkv Travels, YBM Travels, Yolo Bus

How to get from Chennai to Bangalore by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Chennai to Bangalore is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.

It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Chennai to Bangalore tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.

How far is it from Chennai to Bangalore?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Chennai to Bangalore depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.

To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Bangalore by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Chennai to Bangalore is about 5h 5m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Chennai and Bangalore may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.

Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.

Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.

How much does it cost to get from Chennai to Bangalore by Bus?

The ticket price from Chennai to Bangalore can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.

Chennai to Bangalore timetable

To help you plan your trip, here is the Chennai to Bangalore timetable of bus departure and arrival times.

Best Rated Companies for this Route

Bus companies differ a lot in quality and service they provide. When choosing a bus company for you travels, do some basic research before you buy your tickets.

Safety is one of the most important aspects to consider. We also recommend you checking reviews on overall service quality of the bus companies serving this route.

Our service only partners with reliable and trustworthy bus companies. We do our best to provide your a choice of the best operators available on each route.