There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to MG Rd by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Krishnarajapuram
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Krishnarajapurmtrain 22625 / ...
5h 19m₹264–1,824Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain 12657 / ...
6h 19m₹255–1,835Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalorebus Chennai - Bangalore
6h 46m₹498–1,388Drive 324.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to MG Rdcar 324.4 km
4h 28m₹3,542–5,116Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to MG Rdtaxi 324.4 km
4h 28m₹7,500–9,500Fly from Chennai International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane MAA - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
4h 7m₹3,908–6,707Bus via Payaigada
- Take the bus from Chennai Koyambedu to Kempegowda B.S.bus
9h 21m₹513–1,261Train to Tirupati Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TIR - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
6h 18m₹6,452–15,784
Chennai to MG Rd by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to MG Rd is to bus via Payaigada which costs ₹500 - ₹1,300 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to MG Rd is to fly and bus which takes 4h 7m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to MG Rd. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Mayohall via Kempegowda Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to MG Rd. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Mahatma Gandhi Road via Krishnarajapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Chennai and MG Rd is 355 km. The road distance is 324.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to MG Rd without a car is to train via Krishnarajapuram which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹260 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Chennai to MG Rd, including transfers.
Chennai to MG Rd bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to MG Rd train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to MG Rd is to train via Krishnarajapuram which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹260 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹490 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and MG Rd, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Krishnarajapurm every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 53m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹480–1,400 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–12,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–11,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–11,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–6,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- 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)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- 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 Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–650
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–300
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–300
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Chennai Koyambedu to Kempegowda B.S.
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,200
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 94 99 97 36 69
- Website
- tenride.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to MG Rd bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Bangalore station.
Chennai to MG Rd train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Krishnarajapurm station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to MG Rd is 324 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Chennai to MG Rd.
There are 2280+ hotels available in MG Rd.