Chennai to Bangalore

Chennai to Bangalore

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Chennai to Bangalore Schedule

Chennai to Bangalore Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
National Travels AC Sleeper 01:45 - 08:00₹ 924
Pmd Travels A/C Semi Sleeper 03:45 - 09:25₹ 976
Jabbar Travels AC Sleeper 05:30 - 13:00₹ 693
Indian Railways EC - Extended AC Chair Class 06:00 - 10:45₹ 1,860
National Travels NTA AC Sleeper 09:30 - 16:50₹ 693
Bharathi Travels AC Sleeper 10:00 - 17:50₹ 798
Indian Railways CC - AC Chair Class 13:35 - 19:45₹ 965
National Travels NTA AC Sleeper 14:15 - 22:05₹ 751
MaNa Travels A/C Semi Sleeper 16:30 - 22:45₹ 809
Starlink Travels AC Sleeper 19:00 - 02:00₹ 1,025
Intrcity Smartbus AC Sleeper 21:15 - 05:25₹ 1,872
Jabbar Travels Non-AC Seater 23:30 - 07:00₹ 405

Transportation from Chennai to Bangalore

Facts about the transport from Chennai to Bangalore

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure1:45 AM
Latest Departure11:59 PM
Departures per day120
Distance434 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Alaguthangam Travels, Bharathi Travels, City Travels, DLTBUS, Dream Line Travels, Gee Pee Travels, Green Line Holidays, Highline Transports, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Intrcity Smartbus, J J Yatra, Jabbar Travels, JaiSai Roadlinks, Jayavin Travels, Jts Tours, Kgn India, 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, Starlink Travels, Swamy Ayyappa Travels, Thirumalaivasan Transports, TravelODesk India, Ust Bus, V2K Travels, Vetri Travels, Vkv Travels, YBM Travels, Yolo Bus

How to get from Chennai to Bangalore

Travelling between Chennai and Bangalore is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 22.17 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 4.37.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 9 hours to travel between Chennai and Bangalore depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chennai and Bangalore. Flight will bring you to your destination in 55m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 8h 40m to reach Bangalore.

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

Travelling between Chennai and Bangalore can be as cheap as USD 4.37 if you opt for a Kgn India bus and as expensive as USD 22.17 if you buy a Sharma Transports Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

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

  • 120 from Chennai to Bangalore starting from 01:45 Chennai until 23:59 Chennai

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chennai to Bangalore.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Chennai to Bangalore, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 24.32.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Chennai and Bangalore

Air India, IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Chennai to Bangalore overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Chennai and Bangalore

Alaguthangam Travels, Bharathi Travels, City Travels, DLTBUS, Dream Line Travels, Gee Pee Travels, Green Line Holidays, Highline Transports, Intrcity Smartbus, J J Yatra, Jabbar Travels, JaiSai Roadlinks, Jayavin Travels, Jts Tours, Kgn India, 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, Starlink Travels, Swamy Ayyappa Travels, Thirumalaivasan Transports, Ust Bus, V2K Travels, Vetri Travels, Vkv Travels, YBM Travels, Yolo Bus

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Chennai and Bangalore

TravelODesk India

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Chennai to Bangalore?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 76% took a train
  • 20% opted for a bus
  • 4% decided to fly