Bangalore to Chennai
Arrive in Chennai’s energetic streets and historic temples, a contrast to Bangalore’s tech-filled skyline. Whether you’re planning ahead or comparing last-minute options, this page covers all transport services between Bangalore and Chennai, including departure times, travel lengths and fares.
Travel options for Bangalore to Chennai
Move from Bangalore to Chennai by flight in 1 hour for the quickest journey, or take a bus for 378 INR to save on costs.
Bus from Bangalore to Chennai
Buses leave regularly from Bangalore, with the first departure at 00:55. If you’re traveling from Bangalore, you can plan your trip to Chennai at a time that works for you. The journey usually takes around 5 hours 15 minutes to reach Chennai, with fares starting from 378 INR. Check availability and book here to reserve your seat.
Prices: 378 INR
Duration: 5h 15m – 8h 35m ⏱
Train from Bangalore to Chennai
Board a train at New Bengaluru Terminal, Bangalore or KSR Bangalore for a journey from Bangalore to Chennai, arriving at Perambur, Chennai or Chennai Central. With multiple departures throughout the day, the ride typically lasts around 4 hours 30 minutes. Tickets start from 506 INR, reserve your seat in advance and check available times.
Prices: 506 INR
Duration: 4h 30m – 6h 40m ⏱
Flight from Bangalore to Chennai
Make your trip from Bangalore to Chennai effortless by flying from BLR Bangalore Airport and arriving at MAA Chennai Airport. With flights scheduled start at 05:50 and an average duration of 1 hour, you can travel quickly. Fares typically start at 3,846 INR, check availability and book your flight here today.
Prices: 3,846 INR
Duration: 1h – 1h 30m ⏱
Charter from Bangalore to Chennai
Get from Bangalore to Chennai with a private transfer, picked up at your preferred spot, whether hotel or station. The journey usually lasts 5 hours 26 minutes, with prices starting from 7,328 INR. Plan ahead and book your ride online.
Prices: 7,328 INR
Duration: 5h 26m – 9h ⏱
Combined from Bangalore to Chennai
To reach Chennai from Bangalore via combined transport, you can board at BLR Bangalore Airport. The total journey lasts about 3 hours 30 minutes, with tickets starting at 8,220 INR, and you’ll arrive at MAA Chennai Airport. Check available trips and secure your seat see combined travel options.
Prices: 8,220 INR
Duration: 3h 30m – 17h 10m ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Bangalore to Chennai
In Bangalore the starting point is Bangalore, where buses depart from 00:55 until 23:59 toward Chennai. Expect to spend about 5h 15m to 8h 35m on the road before the bus reaches Chennai. With fares from 378 to 5,794 INR you can compare mornings and evenings to find the most convenient departure. Review the bus timetable for Bangalore to Chennai to select your preferred run and secure your seat.
Cheapest Bus Bangalore to Chennai
378 INR, from Bangalore to Chennai, departure at 22:20, duration 7h 10m
Fastest Bus Bangalore to Chennai
812 INR, from Bangalore to Chennai, departure at 07:15, duration 5h 15mBus Timetable: Bangalore → Chennai
- 00:55 07:25 6h 30m 818 INR
- 01:05 08:40 7h 35m 818 INR
- 01:15 07:30 6h 15m 1323 INR
- 02:05 07:45 5h 40m 1512 INR
- 02:30 08:15 5h 45m 1449 INR
- 03:00 08:55 5h 55m 1888 INR
- 03:25 10:05 6h 40m 1321 INR
- 03:30 11:10 7h 40m 3780 INR
- 04:00 09:40 5h 40m 1258 INR
- 04:45 11:15 6h 30m 1321 INR
- 05:00 11:00 6h 875 INR
- 05:15 12:30 7h 15m 1238 INR
- 05:25 11:25 6h 1001 INR
- 06:00 13:25 7h 25m 495 INR
- 06:15 12:15 6h 749 INR
- 06:45 12:30 5h 45m 756 INR
- 07:00 14:30 7h 30m 1071 INR
- 07:15 12:30 5h 15m 812 INR
- 07:30 15:10 7h 40m 1321 INR
- 07:45 13:45 6h 875 INR
- 07:55 15:20 7h 25m 992 INR
- 08:00 16:30 8h 30m 1113 INR
- 08:20 15:20 7h 1764 INR
- 09:00 16:20 7h 20m 1006 INR
- 09:45 17:15 7h 30m 992 INR
- 10:20 17:35 7h 15m 806 INR
- 10:30 17:55 7h 25m 849 INR
- 10:40 18:00 7h 20m 1258 INR
- 11:00 18:00 7h 1260 INR
- 11:30 19:15 7h 45m 666 INR
- 11:45 19:10 7h 25m 799 INR
- 11:50 18:30 6h 40m 492 INR
- 13:00 20:15 7h 15m 509 INR
- 13:15 19:45 6h 30m 1321 INR
- 13:20 20:30 7h 10m 818 INR
- 13:30 20:15 6h 45m 1575 INR
- 14:00 21:20 7h 20m 1510 INR
- 14:30 21:35 7h 5m 945 INR
- 14:45 21:50 7h 5m 882 INR
- 15:00 22:10 7h 10m 3780 INR
- 16:00 22:30 6h 30m 1258 INR
- 16:45 23:25 6h 40m 1001 INR
- 16:50 00:30 7h 40m 818 INR
- 17:05 23:15 6h 10m 818 INR
- 17:20 23:50 6h 30m 1213 INR
- 17:30 01:00 7h 30m 1258 INR
- 18:25 01:40 7h 15m 756 INR
- 18:30 01:40 7h 10m 807 INR
- 18:40 03:00 8h 20m 818 INR
- 18:45 01:35 6h 50m 2268 INR
- 19:00 02:30 7h 30m 1447 INR
- 19:10 02:40 7h 30m 1074 INR
- 19:40 03:30 7h 50m 1637 INR
- 19:45 03:55 8h 10m 724 INR
- 19:55 02:40 6h 45m 724 INR
- 20:00 03:40 7h 40m 1074 INR
- 20:15 03:00 6h 45m 1001 INR
- 20:30 03:00 6h 30m 1447 INR
- 20:40 03:30 6h 50m 1260 INR
- 21:00 04:20 7h 20m 1074 INR
- 21:10 04:10 7h 2770 INR
- 21:15 04:25 7h 10m 1258 INR
- 21:25 04:00 6h 35m 2564 INR
- 21:30 05:05 7h 35m 1260 INR
- 21:35 05:00 7h 25m 1197 INR
- 21:40 04:55 7h 15m 818 INR
- 21:45 04:30 6h 45m 1001 INR
- 21:50 05:25 7h 35m 918 INR
- 21:55 04:25 6h 30m 693 INR
- 22:00 04:50 6h 50m 1474 INR
- 22:05 04:40 6h 35m 2520 INR
- 22:10 05:25 7h 15m 956 INR
- 22:13 05:45 7h 32m 1334 INR
- 22:15 06:00 7h 45m 2520 INR
- 22:20 05:30 7h 10m 378 INR
- 22:25 06:00 7h 35m 1132 INR
- 22:30 05:20 6h 50m 2041 INR
- 22:35 06:30 7h 55m 869 INR
- 22:40 07:15 8h 35m 2419 INR
- 22:45 05:30 6h 45m 693 INR
- 22:50 06:35 7h 45m 867 INR
- 22:55 06:30 7h 35m 995 INR
- 23:00 06:00 7h 1764 INR
- 23:05 06:15 7h 10m 1636 INR
- 23:10 05:25 6h 15m 3780 INR
- 23:15 05:30 6h 15m 1764 INR
- 23:20 06:40 7h 20m 1296 INR
- 23:25 07:30 8h 5m 993 INR
- 23:30 06:20 6h 50m 1965 INR
- 23:35 05:30 5h 55m 4410 INR
- 23:40 06:15 6h 35m 2457 INR
- 23:45 07:00 7h 15m 1512 INR
- 23:50 05:20 5h 30m 5794 INR
- 23:55 07:30 7h 35m 3274 INR
- 23:59 06:30 6h 31m 1397 INR
Train Routes & Schedules from Bangalore to Chennai
- From New Bengaluru Terminal, Bangalore, you can take a train to Perambur, Chennai, traveling for about 6h 20m. Services run at 00:30 with fares starting at 1,052 INR.
- Board the train at KSR Bangalore bound for Chennai Central. The ride takes roughly 4h 30m to 6h 40m. Departures run from 06:00 until 15:15, and fares begin at 506 to 1,588 INR.
Cheapest Train Bangalore to Chennai
506 INR, from KSR Bangalore to Chennai Central, departure at some times, duration 6hFastest Train Bangalore to Chennai
1555 INR, from KSR Bangalore to Chennai Central, departure at 14:50, duration 4h 30mTrain Timetable: KSR Bangalore → Chennai Central
- 06:00 11:00 5h 1588 INR
- 06:25 12:20 5h 55m 506 INR
- 07:55 14:35 6h 40m 1121 INR
- 08:00 14:30 6h 30m 506 INR
- 13:30 19:45 6h 15m 1121 INR
- 14:50 19:20 4h 30m 1555 INR
- 15:10 21:15 6h 5m 506 INR
- 15:15 21:15 6h 506 INR
Train Timetable: New Bengaluru Terminal, Bangalore → Perambur, Chennai
- 00:30 06:50 6h 20m 1052 INR
Flight Routes & Schedules from Bangalore to Chennai
Board your flight at BLR Bangalore Airport, the only nonstop service to Chennai. Flights operate from 05:50 until 21:25, and you’ll spend about 1h to 1h 30m in the air before landing at MAA Chennai Airport. Fares start from 3,846 to 7,542 INR, and you can check the full timetable for flights between Bangalore and Chennai to choose the departure that fits your schedule and reserve your seat in advance.
Cheapest Flight Bangalore to Chennai
3846 INR, from BLR Bangalore Airport to MAA Chennai Airport, departure at some times, duration 1h 15mFastest Flight Bangalore to Chennai
4325 INR, from BLR Bangalore Airport to MAA Chennai Airport, departure at some times, duration 1hFlight Timetable: BLR Bangalore Airport → MAA Chennai Airport
- 05:50 07:15 1h 25m 3846 INR
- 06:45 07:50 1h 5m 4325 INR
- 09:25 10:25 1h 4325 INR
- 10:35 11:50 1h 15m 3846 INR
- 14:40 15:45 1h 5m 4325 INR
- 16:45 17:55 1h 10m 4325 INR
- 17:35 18:50 1h 15m 3846 INR
- 17:45 18:50 1h 5m 4325 INR
- 18:40 19:40 1h 4325 INR
- 20:00 21:30 1h 30m 7501 INR
- 21:25 22:30 1h 5m 7542 INR
Charter Routes & Schedules from Bangalore to Chennai
- Start your journey with a charter ride from Bangalore Hotel Transfer to Chennai Central, lasting approximately 6h. Services run frequently throughout the day with fares starting at 15,605 INR.
- Set off on a luxury ride toward Chennai Hotel Transfer, departing Bangalore Hotel Transfer with the trip taking around 9h. You can choose your preferred departure time, with ticket prices from 7,328 INR.
- Take a VIP car transfer at Bangalore heading toward Chennai Hotel Transfer, with the journey lasting roughly 5h 26m. With flexible departures available, you can secure tickets starting from 7,807 INR.
Cheapest Charter Bangalore to Chennai
7328 INR, from Bangalore Hotel Transfer to Chennai Hotel Transfer, departure at --:--, duration 9hFastest Charter Bangalore to Chennai
7807 INR, from Bangalore to Chennai Hotel Transfer, departure at --:--, duration 5h 26mCharter Timetable: Bangalore → Chennai Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 5h 26m 7807 INR
Charter Timetable: Bangalore Hotel Transfer → Chennai Central
- --:-- --:-- 6h 15605 INR
Charter Timetable: Bangalore Hotel Transfer → Chennai Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 9h 7328 INR
Combined Routes & Schedules from Bangalore to Chennai
Board at BLR Bangalore Airport for a flexible route toward Chennai, combining buses, ferries, or trains. Travel for roughly 3h 30m to 17h 10m before arriving at MAA Chennai Airport. Departures run from 02:00 until 23:40, and ticket prices begin at 8,220 to 21,078 INR. Reviewing the timetable for connections from Bangalore lets you plan your trip efficiently.
Cheapest Combined Bangalore to Chennai
8220 INR, from BLR Bangalore Airport to MAA Chennai Airport, departure at 05:40, duration 9h 30mFastest Combined Bangalore to Chennai
10282 INR, from BLR Bangalore Airport to MAA Chennai Airport, departure at 08:55, duration 3h 30mCombined Timetable: BLR Bangalore Airport → MAA Chennai Airport
- 02:00 15:40 13h 40m 10040 INR
- 05:20 12:25 7h 5m 9784 INR
- 05:35 12:05 6h 30m 10690 INR
- 05:40 15:10 9h 30m 8220 INR
- 06:30 15:40 9h 10m 10040 INR
- 07:20 11:25 4h 5m 8230 INR
- 07:25 16:50 9h 25m 13592 INR
- 08:05 12:05 4h 9593 INR
- 08:55 12:25 3h 30m 10282 INR
- 09:15 18:35 9h 20m 9327 INR
- 09:45 15:10 5h 25m 9515 INR
- 10:30 15:40 5h 10m 18015 INR
- 12:00 20:10 8h 10m 18609 INR
- 12:40 22:45 10h 5m 9156 INR
- 13:05 21:15 8h 10m 18058 INR
- 14:20 23:40 9h 20m 8745 INR
- 15:15 22:45 7h 30m 8422 INR
- 15:30 00:25 8h 55m 11084 INR
- 16:10 22:45 6h 35m 8975 INR
- 17:55 01:00 7h 5m 17619 INR
- 18:45 00:25 5h 40m 10833 INR
- 19:00 01:00 6h 21078 INR
- 19:05 23:40 4h 35m 9692 INR
- 20:15 00:25 4h 10m 15279 INR
- 20:30 08:45 12h 15m 19494 INR
- 21:30 08:45 11h 15m 17912 INR
- 22:30 15:40 17h 10m 17318 INR
- 23:40 15:40 16h 17318 INR
Frequently Asked Questions Bangalore to Chennai
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bangalore to Chennai.
How long does the Bangalore to Chennai route usually take?
Travel time on the Bangalore to Chennai route depends on the transport type and the specific service. Trains take about 4 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours 40 minutes, buses about 5 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 35 minutes, and flights about 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Bangalore to Chennai?
The cheapest option on the Bangalore to Chennai route is usually the bus, with fares starting at INR 378. Train tickets start at INR 506, while flights start at INR 3,846. Prices vary by service type and availability.
How much does a Bangalore to Chennai trip cost overall?
Costs on the Bangalore to Chennai route vary widely by transport. Buses range from INR 378 to INR 5,794, trains from INR 506 to INR 1,588, flights from INR 3,846 to INR 7,542, and charter services from INR 7,328 to INR 15,605.
Which transport is the fastest on the Bangalore to Chennai route?
Flights are the fastest option on the Bangalore to Chennai route, taking about 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes between BLR Bangalore Airport and MAA Chennai Airport. Train and bus services take several hours longer, depending on the specific service.
Where do Bangalore to Chennai services usually depart from and arrive?
Buses on the Bangalore to Chennai route depart from Bangalore and arrive in Chennai. Trains depart from New Bengaluru Terminal, Bangalore or KSR Bangalore and arrive at Perambur, Chennai or Chennai Central. Flights use BLR Bangalore Airport and MAA Chennai Airport.
How many Bangalore to Chennai departures are there, and when is the first one?
This route has frequent service across transport types, with 95 bus trips, 28 combined flight listings, 11 flight departures, and 9 train trips. The earliest departure is 00:30 for trains, 00:55 for buses, and 05:50 for flights.
What is the last departure time for Bangalore to Chennai travel?
The latest listed departure on the Bangalore to Chennai route is 23:59 for buses. Flights run until 21:25, the combined air listings show departures until 23:40, and trains currently list departures only up to 15:15.
How do train options differ on the Bangalore to Chennai route?
Train fares on the Bangalore to Chennai route start at INR 506 and go up to INR 1,588. Travel time ranges from about 4 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours 40 minutes. Departures are from New Bengaluru Terminal, Bangalore or KSR Bangalore, with arrivals at Perambur, Chennai or Chennai Central.
What should I know about bus travel from Bangalore to Chennai?
Bus fares on the Bangalore to Chennai route range from INR 378 to INR 5,794. The trip usually takes about 5 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 35 minutes. Buses depart from Bangalore and arrive in Chennai, with 95 listed trips.
What are the flight details for Bangalore to Chennai?
Flights on the Bangalore to Chennai route operate between BLR Bangalore Airport and MAA Chennai Airport. Fares start at INR 3,846 and go up to INR 7,542. The flight time is about 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes, with 11 listed departures.
Are there charter services on the Bangalore to Chennai route, and how do they work?
Charter services are listed on the Bangalore to Chennai route, with prices from INR 7,328 to INR 15,605. Durations range from about 5 hours 26 minutes to 9 hours. They can use Bangalore Hotel Transfer or Bangalore, and arrive at Chennai Central or Chennai Hotel Transfer.
If I want to book Bangalore to Chennai tickets, where should I look?
For Bangalore to Chennai bookings, TicketRoutes.com is the place to check. It lists the available route options, including buses, trains, flights, and charter services, along with current fares and departure details for planning.
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