Chennai to Bangalore

Chennai to Bangalore

Chennai
Bangalore
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Chennai to Bangalore Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
SUV 6pax
Any time
+5h 13m
$286.40
Bus
Flixbus
AC Sleeper
00:20
08:20
$6.89
Flight
Air India Express
Economy
00:45
07:55
$114.97
Bus
National Travels NTA
AC Sleeper
01:05
07:00
$12.29
Bus
National Travels NTA
AC Sleeper
01:45
09:00
$20.89
Flight
Air India
Economy
02:05
03:20
$36.96
Flight
Air India
Economy
02:25
23:45
$305.09
Bus
National Travels NTA
AC Sleeper
02:55
09:00
$6.76
Train
Indian Railways
2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
03:15
10:00
$11.07
Bus
Kbs Travels
AC Sleeper
03:35
10:05
$11.11
Bus
NueGo
A/C Semi Sleeper
04:00
10:35
$6.16
Bus
RKK Travels
A/C Semi Sleeper
04:30
10:45
$11.00
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
04:50
09:05
$74.53
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
05:10
11:40
$57.20
Bus
RKK Travels
A/C Semi Sleeper
05:30
11:30
$7.31
Train
Indian Railways
CC - AC Chair Class
05:50
10:00
$12.06
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Bus
KMS Travels
AC Sleeper
06:10
12:00
$12.41
Bus
Jabbar Travels
AC Sleeper
06:30
14:00
$7.37
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
06:50
07:55
$31.66
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
07:10
12:10
$88.60

Transportation from Chennai to Bangalore

Facts about the transport from Chennai to Bangalore

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport45m
Earliest Departure12:30 AM
Latest Departure11:59 PM
Departures per day142
Distance638 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAbrar Travels, Air India, Air India, Air India Express, Air India Express, 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

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 Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 121.68. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 5.41.

How far is Chennai from Bangalore?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Chennai to Bangalore. Your trip will be a total of 397 miles (638 km). The flying distance is 397 miles (638 km).

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

The travel time from Chennai to Bangalore can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 12 hours.

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 National Travels NTA: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 5.41 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 121.68.

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

  • Train tickets - USD 5.01 to USD 27.16;
  • Bus tickets - USD 5.41 to USD 121.68;
  • Plane tickets - USD 29.72 to USD 186.83;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 98.01 to USD 252.82.

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

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

  • Buses start plying the route from 00:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:59. There are 142 available bus trips every 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 29.72.

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, Air India Express, Air India Express, 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 98.01.

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:

  • 81% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 15% decided to go for a bus.
  • 4% users took a plane.