Bangalore to Chennai: the basics
The road distance from Bangalore to Chennai is about 350 km, and the drive usually takes around 6 hrs 22 mins without long stops. A one-way drop taxi picks you up at your address in Bangalore and drops you at your address in Chennai; you pay for that one direction only.
Which road does the taxi take?
The usual route is NH 48 (Chennai - Bengaluru Highway via Sriperumbudur, Vellore, Hosur). Toll plazas on this corridor include Attibele Toll, Vaniyambadi Toll, Pallikonda Toll, Chennasamudram (Walajah) Toll, Nemili (Sriperumbudur) Toll. Tolls are paid at actuals by FASTag and are shown separately from the fare; plazas and amounts can change.
Best time to start
Depart by 5:00 AM to beat Sriperumbudur industrial traffic and enter Bangalore before peak Silk Board / Electronic City rush.
Towns you pass or pass near
Picked from the straight line between the two cities, so the exact highway can differ a little. Distances are approximate, measured from Bangalore.
- Ambur — about 120 km from Bangalore (drop taxi from Ambur)
- Vellore — about 165 km from Bangalore (drop taxi from Vellore)
- Ranipet — about 190 km from Bangalore (drop taxi from Ranipet)
- Kanchipuram — about 230 km from Bangalore (drop taxi from Kanchipuram)
- Thiruvallur — about 250 km from Bangalore (drop taxi from Thiruvallur)
Interstate trip: what to know
This trip leaves Karnataka and enters Tamil Nadu. For interstate drops, the state border / permit charge of the state you enter, tolls and parking are paid at actuals and are shown separately from the base fare, so nothing is hidden at the end of the trip. Keep your ID and the booking ID handy, and tell us at booking if you plan extra stops.
Fare estimate
A sedan one-way drop from Bangalore to Chennai starts from about ₹5,650 for roughly 350 km. SUV, Innova and Crysta are priced higher per km; the exact fare for your vehicle and date is shown in the booking form before you confirm. Tolls, parking and permits are not included in this estimate.
Choosing a vehicle
- Sedan (Dzire, Etios or similar): up to 4 passengers with a few bags.
- SUV (Ertiga or similar): families of up to 6.
- Innova / Innova Crysta: more luggage and long-distance comfort for 6-7 people.
Tips for a smooth trip
- Book as early as you can, especially for festival and weekend dates.
- Share exact pickup and drop addresses so the driver can plan the route.
- Start early for long drives and take a short break every 2-3 hours.
- Driver and cab details are sent by SMS and WhatsApp before pickup; you can also check the Track Booking page.
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