How far is Bangalore from Chennai?

Bangalore and Chennai are 181 miles (291 km) apart.

Bus Bangalore to Chennai from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Bangalore to Chennai on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:59pm	Bengaluru Madiwala (Flixbus Boarding Zone)	7h 36m	7:35am	Chennai (Koyambedu)	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Bengaluru Madiwala (Flixbus Boarding Zone)	7h 46m	7:45am	Chennai	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Bengaluru Madiwala (Flixbus Boarding Zone)	8h 16m	8:15am	Chennai	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Bengaluru Madiwala (Flixbus Boarding Zone)	7h 1m	7:00am	Chennai	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Bengaluru Madiwala (Flixbus Boarding Zone)	8h 6m	8:05am	Chennai	No tags

Get from Bangalore to Chennai

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

628bus per day

7h 50mAverage Duration

169 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

IN bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Trenitalia, Sindbad, Ecolines, Infobus

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bangalore to Chennai by bus

How far is Bangalore from Chennai?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$5

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$10

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$8

The cheapest trip from Bangalore to Chennai was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bangalore to Chennai, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $10 for a bus ticket from Bangalore to Chennai based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-20.