Chennai to Bangalore: the basics
The road distance from Chennai to Bangalore 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 Chennai and drops you at your address in Bangalore; 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 Nemili (Sriperumbudur) Toll, Chennasamudram (Walajah) Toll, Pallikonda Toll, Vaniyambadi Toll, Attibele 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 Chennai.
- Thiruvallur — about 40 km from Chennai (drop taxi from Thiruvallur)
- Kanchipuram — about 65 km from Chennai (drop taxi from Kanchipuram)
- Ranipet — about 100 km from Chennai (drop taxi from Ranipet)
- Vellore — about 125 km from Chennai (drop taxi from Vellore)
- Ambur — about 170 km from Chennai (drop taxi from Ambur)
Interstate trip: what to know
This trip leaves Tamil Nadu and enters Karnataka. 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 Chennai to Bangalore 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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