There are 7 ways to get from Bengaluru to Sowcarpet by train, bus, rideshare, plane, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Chennai Central12658 / ...
5h 35m₹230–1,900Bus
- Take the bus from Shanti Nagar to Chennai Koyambedu
6h 58m₹498–1,226Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Bengaluru to Chennai327 km
5h 31m₹850–1,000Bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)BLR - MAA
3h 59m₹2,752–4,787Drive 326.9 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Sowcarpet326.9 km
4h 33m₹3,455–4,991Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Sowcarpet326.9 km
4h 33m₹7,500–9,500Train to Mysore, fly
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Mysore Jn
- Fly from Mysore (MYQ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)MYQ - MAA
5h 21m₹5,642–16,946
Bengaluru to Sowcarpet by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Sowcarpet is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,900 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Sowcarpet is to bus and fly which takes 3h 59m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Sowcarpet. However, there are services departing from Shanti Nagar and arriving at Payaigada via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ksr Bengaluru and arriving at Chennai Central. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Sowcarpet is 359 km. The road distance is 326.9 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Sowcarpet without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,900.
The train from Ksr Bengaluru to Chennai Central takes 5h 35m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Bengaluru to Sowcarpet bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Shanti Nagar station.
Bengaluru to Sowcarpet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ksr Bengaluru station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Sowcarpet is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹490 - ₹1,300 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Sowcarpet, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ksr Bengaluru to Chennai Central every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹230–1,900 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, KSRTC operates a bus from Shanti Nagar to Chennai Koyambedu hourly. Tickets cost ₹480–1,200 and the journey takes 6h 4m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,700
Flights from Mysore to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–15,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–6,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–6,500
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–7,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Mysore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Shanti Nagar to Chennai Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,200
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹210–250
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–250
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bengaluru to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹850–1,000
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- 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
Bengaluru to Sowcarpet bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Chennai Koyambedu station.
Bengaluru to Sowcarpet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Sowcarpet is 327 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Bengaluru to Sowcarpet.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bengaluru and Sowcarpet. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.