Karnataka to Chennai

Karnataka to Chennai

Karnataka
Chennai
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Karnataka to Chennai Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Train
Indian Railways
CC - AC Chair Class
07:06
14:30
$6.44
Train
Indian Railways
2S - Second Sitting Class
07:06
14:30
$1.91
Train
Indian Railways
2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
12:25
19:30
$10.10
Train
Indian Railways
3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
12:25
19:30
$7.38
Train
Indian Railways
3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper
12:25
19:30
$6.49
Train
Indian Railways
SL - Sleeper Class
12:25
19:30
$2.91
Train
Indian Railways
1A - AC First Class Sleeper
12:25
19:30
$16.54
Bus
Psr Travels
AC Sleeper
18:00
06:30
$20.33
Bus
Meenakshi Travels RR Group
AC Sleeper
18:15
07:00
$15.38

How to get from Karnataka to Chennai

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 252.16 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.00.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 23 hours to travel between Karnataka and Chennai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Karnataka and Chennai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Flight does a much slower job and take about 22h 10m to reach Chennai.

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

Travelling between Karnataka and Chennai can be as cheap as USD 5.00 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 252.16 if you buy a TravelODesk India taxi 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 Karnataka and Chennai ?

  • 96 from Karnataka to Chennai starting from 04:00 Bangalore Airport until 23:15 Bangalore Airport
  • 24 from Karnataka to Chennai starting from 06:00 KSR Bangalore until 16:15 KSR Bangalore
  • 12 from Karnataka to Chennai starting from 00:00 Bangalore Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Bangalore Hotel Transfer

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

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 Karnataka to Chennai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 30.55.

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 Karnataka and Chennai

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

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 Karnataka and Chennai

Cab Expresso, TaxiBazaar, 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 Karnataka to Chennai?

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

  • 99% took a train
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Karnataka to Chennai

Facts about the transport from Karnataka to Chennai

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure4:00 AM
Latest Departure11:15 PM
Departures per day132
Distance851 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Air India, Air India Express, Air India Express, Akasa Air, Akasa Air, Indian Railways, IndiGo, IndiGo, IndiGo, SpiceJet, SpiceJet, TaxiBazaar, TravelODesk India