Bangalore to Chennai by train, bus, flight, taxi from INR 473

Bangalore to Chennai Destination Reviews

Gordon M

Train was newish and clean

Bangalore to Chennai, Train #20663 CC - AC Chair Class, Indian Railways, Jun 4, 2025

4.4

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Bangalore to Chennai Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	TravelODesk India	Comfort 3pax	Any time	+7h	$155.00
Bus	Shama Sardar Travels Hpm	AC Sleeper	00:20	07:25	$17.13
Bus	Kbs Travels	A/C Semi Sleeper	00:40	06:30	$6.85
Bus	Bharathi Travel	AC Sleeper	01:05	06:45	$6.86
Bus	Bharathi Travel	AC Sleeper	01:35	07:15	$6.86
Bus	Vkv Travels	AC Sleeper	02:00	07:15	$9.03
Bus	Vkv Travels	AC Sleeper	02:30	07:45	$10.51
Bus	Vkv Travels	AC Sleeper	02:50	07:45	$8.46
Train	Indian Railways	3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper	03:10	09:10	$7.62
Bus	Vkv Travels	AC Sleeper	03:30	08:45	$7.89
Flight	Air India	Economy	03:55	15:10	$182.35
Bus	Vkv Travels	AC Sleeper	04:30	10:50	$45.60
Train	Indian Railways	1A - AC First Class Sleeper	04:50	11:10	$17.26
Flight	Air India	Economy	05:10	06:15	$31.44
Bus	Kbs Travels	A/C Semi Sleeper	05:30	12:00	$6.40
Flight	IndiGo	Economy	05:50	11:45	$79.51
Flight	IndiGo	Economy	06:10	09:15	$160.41
Bus	Sri Sugam Bus	AC Sleeper	06:30	13:20	$22.86
Train	Indian Railways	CC - AC Chair Class	06:51	12:20	$6.53
Flight	IndiGo	Economy	07:10	12:25	$69.09

How to get from Bangalore to Chennai

When you want to get from Bangalore to Chennai, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Train
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 283.05. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 5.14.

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

The cost of the trip from Bangalore to Chennai varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Indian Railways: travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 5.14 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 283.05.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Bangalore to Chennai:

Train tickets - USD 5.15 to USD 26.99;
Bus tickets - USD 5.41 to USD 62.84;
Plane tickets - USD 31.35 to USD 283.05;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 73.87 to USD 230.71.

How many trips per day are there between Bangalore and Chennai?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Flights from Bangalore to Chennai depart during the day - there are approximately 60 departures a day.
Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 27 trains per day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Bangalore to Chennai any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Bangalore to Chennai. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 31.35.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Bangalore to Chennai

Air India, Air India, Air India Express, Air India Express, Akasa Air, Akasa Air, IndiGo, IndiGo, SpiceJet, SpiceJet

Buses

Taking a bus from Bangalore to Chennai is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Bangalore to Chennai. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 73.87.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Bangalore to Chennai

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Bangalore to Chennai? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

87% users enjoyed a train ride.
12% decided to go for a bus.
1% Other

Transportation from Bangalore to Chennai

Facts about the transport from Bangalore to Chennai

Cheapest Transport	$6
Fastest Transport	1h
Earliest Departure	2:00 ص
Latest Departure	11:59 م
Departures per day	96
Distance	351 kilometers
Transport Companies	Air India, Air India, Air India Express, Air India Express, Akasa Air, Akasa Air, Cab Expresso, DLTBUS, Dream Line Travels, FlixBus, Gee Pee Travels, Go Link, Green Line Holidays, GRS Travels, Highline Transports, Indian Railways, IndiGo, IndiGo, Intrcity Smartbus, Jabbar Travels, Jayavin Travels, Jts Tours, Kgn India, KMRL Kalaimakal, KMRL Kalaimakalsk, KMS Travels, Krish Travels, Mettur Supers Mss , National Travels, National Travels NTA, NueGo, Olive Travels Lines, Parveen Travels, RKK Travels, Royal Travels K, Sharma Transports, Shri Abinesh Roadways, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , SpiceJet, SpiceJet, Sps Travels, SPT Tours and Travels, Sri Krishna Travels, Sri Sugam Bus, SST Limoliner, Swamy Ayyappa Travels, TaxiBazaar, TravelODesk India, Ust Bus, V2K Travels, Vetri Travels, VJS Travels, Vkv Travels, YBM Travels, Yolo Bus, Zingbus

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