There are 6 ways to get from Bengaluru to Ponneri by plane, train, bus, taxi or car
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Recommended option
Fly, line 42419 train • 3h 16m
Cheapest option
Train • 6h 26m
4 alternative options
Bus via Vellore • 8h 51m
Bus • 8h 55m
Taxi • 4h 38m
Drive • 4h 38m
Bengaluru to Ponneri by train
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Last updated: 15 Mar 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Ponneri is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,700 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Ponneri is to fly and line 42419 train which takes 3h 16m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Ponneri. However, there are services departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Ponneri via Perambur and Basin Bridge Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Ponneri is 285 km. The road distance is 315.9 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Ponneri without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Bengaluru to Ponneri, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Ponneri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Ponneri is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Vellore, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,900 and takes 8h 51m.
The quickest flight from Bengaluru Airport to Madras Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Bengaluru to Ponneri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
- Distance: 284.6 km
- Duration: 3h 16m
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Ponneri, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Bangalore Cant to Perambur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹210 - ₹1,100 and the journey takes 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bengaluru to Ponneri via Tirupati and Chennai Madhavaram in around 8h 51m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bengaluru to Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600 - ₹4,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Bengaluru to Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700 - ₹4,100
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Bengaluru to Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500 - ₹3,800
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Bengaluru to Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900 - ₹10,000
India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneri
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹90 - ₹600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹90 - ₹120
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340 - ₹420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460 - ₹600
Train from Bangalore Cant to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210 - ₹1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210 - ₹270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600 - ₹800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850 - ₹1,100
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
Bus from Bangalore kempegowda Bus Station to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹270 - ₹700
- Schedules at
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹140 - ₹310
- Schedules at
- apsrtconline.in
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Bengaluru Shanti Nagar to Chennai Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹400 - ₹1,100
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Standard
- ₹400 - ₹850
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500 - ₹9,500
Ola Cabs
- Website
- olacabs.com
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 96 96 00 09 99
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Ponneri is 316 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Bengaluru to Ponneri.
Air India Limited, AirAsia India, Starlight Airline and IndiGo Airlines offer flights from Bengaluru Airport to Madras Airport.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Bengaluru Airport is to taxi which takes 33 min and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,300.