Chennai to Bangalore by Cab: Distance, Fare & Travel Time
Chennai to Bangalore is South India's busiest intercity corridor — IT commuters, business day-trips and weekend travellers keep it moving around the clock. At roughly 350 km, it is a comfortable 6 to 6.5 hour drive when timed right, and one of the routes where a one-way drop saves the most money.
Route and realistic travel time
The standard run follows NH48 through Vellore, Krishnagiri and Hosur, entering Bangalore via Electronic City. The highway stretch is fast; the two bottlenecks are exiting Chennai and the Hosur Road entry into Bangalore. Leave before 6 AM and you can be in central Bangalore by lunch — leave at 9 AM on a weekday and add 60 to 90 minutes.
What the fare looks like
A one-way sedan drop runs at roughly ₹4,550 at our published per-km rate of ₹13, before tolls. SUVs and Innovas price proportionally higher. Flying into Bangalore and driving back, or returning by train? One-way pricing means you never fund the empty return. Coming back the same day or next? A round-trip package with the daily kilometre slab usually wins.
Good to know before you book
- Early morning departures (before 6 AM) save up to 90 minutes end-to-end
- The Krishnagiri–Hosur stretch has reliable food and fuel stops
- Interstate permits are handled by us — no paperwork on you
- For teams above 5, one tempo traveller beats two sedans on cost and comfort
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