Chennai to Bangalore by train, bus, flight, taxi from INR 423

Chennai to Bangalore Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	TravelODesk India	Comfort 3pax	Any time	+7h 30m	$155.00
Bus	Kbs Travels	A/C Semi Sleeper	00:20	06:45	$7.19
Bus	National Travels NTA	AC Sleeper	00:40	07:10	$13.20
Bus	National Travels NTA	AC Sleeper	01:00	08:20	$13.20
Bus	Kbs Travels	A/C Semi Sleeper	01:30	06:45	$7.80
Flight	Air India	Economy	03:00	12:35	$387.34
Bus	Vkv Travels	AC Sleeper	03:20	11:30	$11.28
Bus	JaiSai Roadlinks	A/C Semi Sleeper	03:55	09:40	$7.80
Bus	RKK Travels	A/C Semi Sleeper	04:15	09:15	$13.14
Flight	IndiGo	Economy	04:35	09:35	$123.97
Flight	Air India	Economy	04:55	21:20	$75.50	5.0
Bus	RKK Travels	AC Sleeper	05:20	11:00	$7.14	5.0
Bus	National Travels	AC Sleeper	05:40	12:10	$8.40
Train	Indian Railways	CC - AC Chair Class	06:00	10:30	$9.20	4.0
Bus	National Travels	AC Sleeper	06:20	13:15	$7.80
Bus	RKK Travels	A/C Semi Sleeper	06:40	13:30	$9.54
Bus	NueGo	AC Seater	07:00	15:05	$5.51
Train	Indian Railways	CC - AC Chair Class	07:25	13:10	$6.86	4.0
Bus	Kbs Travels	AC Sleeper	07:45	16:00	$6.60
Flight	Air India	Economy	08:05	17:50	$189.44

Transportation from Chennai to Bangalore

Facts about the transport from Chennai to Bangalore

Cheapest Transport	$5
Fastest Transport	55m
Earliest Departure	12:30 AM
Latest Departure	11:59 PM
Departures per day	158
Distance	351 kilometers
Transport Companies	Abrar Travels, Air India, Air India, Cab Expresso, City Travels, DLTBUS, Dream Line Travels, FlixBus, Gee Pee Travels, Go Link, Green Line Holidays, GRS Travels, Highline Transports, Indian Railways, IndiGo, 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 NTA, NueGo, Olive Travels Lines, Parveen Travels, RKK Travels, Royal Travels, Sharma Transports, Shri Abinesh Roadways, 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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How to get from Chennai to Bangalore

When you want to get from Chennai to Bangalore, 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 taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 344.45. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 4.83.

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

The cost of the trip from Chennai to Bangalore 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 4.83 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 344.45.

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

Train tickets - USD 4.83 to USD 28.80;
Bus tickets - USD 5.28 to USD 118.78;
Plane tickets - USD 19.63 to USD 185.45;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 87.36 to USD 344.45.

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

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

Flights from Chennai to Bangalore depart during the day - there are approximately 104 departures a day.
Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 43 trains per day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Chennai to Bangalore 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 Chennai to Bangalore. 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 19.63.

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 Chennai to Bangalore

Air India, Air India, IndiGo, IndiGo, IndiGo

Buses

Taking a bus from Chennai to Bangalore 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 Chennai to Bangalore. 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 87.36.

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 Chennai to Bangalore

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Chennai to Bangalore? 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:

83% users enjoyed a train ride.
15% decided to go for a bus.
2% users took a plane.

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