Bangalore to Chennai Cab
Book a Bangalore to Chennai cab with BLR Cabs for business travel, airport connections, family visits and one-way drops. Doorstep pickup anywhere in Bangalore with drop at Chennai city, the airport or your exact address.
Distance & Travel Time
The Bangalore to Chennai distance by road is approximately 345 km via NH44, one of the best-maintained national highways in South India. Travel time is roughly 6–6.5 hours depending on traffic and stops.
The commonly used route is Bangalore → Hosur → Krishnagiri → Vellore → Kanchipuram → Chennai, entirely on NH44/NH48 corridors with good fuel, food and rest-stop coverage throughout.
- Bangalore city traffic near Electronic City/Hosur Road
- Krishnagiri and Vellore bypass traffic
- Chennai city entry traffic (especially evenings)
- Toll plazas en route
- Rest and meal stops
Cab Fare & Vehicle Options
A Bangalore to Chennai cab fare is calculated as distance (km) × per-km rate, plus driver bata (allowance) for overnight/outstation trips. Tolls, state-entry permits/interstate tax and parking are charged extra, actuals as applicable.
| Vehicle | Rate | Min. Billing | Driver Bata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan (Swift Dzire / Etios) | ₹13/km | 300 km/day | ₹350/day |
| Ertiga | ₹18/km | 300 km/day | ₹400/day |
| Innova Crysta | ₹20/km | 300 km/day | ₹400/day |
| Tempo Traveller (12-seater) | ₹26/km (AC) | 300 km/day | ₹500/day |
Sedan (Swift Dzire / Etios)
- Rate
- ₹13/km
- Min. Billing
- 300 km/day
- Driver Bata
- ₹350/day
Ertiga
- Rate
- ₹18/km
- Min. Billing
- 300 km/day
- Driver Bata
- ₹400/day
Innova Crysta
- Rate
- ₹20/km
- Min. Billing
- 300 km/day
- Driver Bata
- ₹400/day
Tempo Traveller (12-seater)
- Rate
- ₹26/km (AC)
- Min. Billing
- 300 km/day
- Driver Bata
- ₹500/day
| Vehicle | Estimated Round-Trip KM | Estimate (excl. tolls/permits) |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan @ ₹13/km | ~690 km | Distance × ₹13 + ₹350/day bata |
| Ertiga @ ₹18/km | ~690 km | Distance × ₹18 + ₹400/day bata |
| Innova Crysta @ ₹20/km | ~690 km | Distance × ₹20 + ₹400/day bata |
| Tempo Traveller @ ₹26/km (AC) | ~690 km | Distance × ₹26 + ₹500/day bata (min 300 km/day) |
Sedan @ ₹13/km
- Estimated Round-Trip KM
- ~690 km
- Estimate (excl. tolls/permits)
- Distance × ₹13 + ₹350/day bata
Ertiga @ ₹18/km
- Estimated Round-Trip KM
- ~690 km
- Estimate (excl. tolls/permits)
- Distance × ₹18 + ₹400/day bata
Innova Crysta @ ₹20/km
- Estimated Round-Trip KM
- ~690 km
- Estimate (excl. tolls/permits)
- Distance × ₹20 + ₹400/day bata
Tempo Traveller @ ₹26/km (AC)
- Estimated Round-Trip KM
- ~690 km
- Estimate (excl. tolls/permits)
- Distance × ₹26 + ₹500/day bata (min 300 km/day)
These figures are an ESTIMATE for planning only, based on published per-km rates. Final fare depends on exact pickup point, route taken, number of days, sightseeing detours and vehicle availability. Tolls, parking, forest/interstate permits and state tax are additional and paid actuals.
Which Cab Should You Choose for Chennai?
Chennai trips are mostly single-day highway drives, so most travellers prefer a comfortable Sedan or Innova Crysta rather than a multi-day vehicle.
Sedan
Best for: 1–4 passengers, couples, light luggage, budget-focused one-way or round trips.
Ertiga
Best for: 4–6 passengers, small families, moderate luggage.
Innova Crysta
Best for: families wanting extra cabin space, senior travellers, multi-day trips, more luggage.
Tempo Traveller (9–12 seater)
Best for: groups larger than six, corporate teams, joint families and group tours.
One-Way & Round Trip Options
Book a one-way cab from Bangalore to Chennai when you only need the drop. Most Chennai bookings are one-way — for business meetings, airport transfers, college drops or visiting family.
A round-trip cab keeps the same vehicle and driver for the return journey and any sightseeing in between. Round trips work well for same-day business visits where the cab waits or returns the next day.
Multi-day round trips are billed on total kilometres run plus driver bata per night halt (minimum daily km applies as per the vehicle chosen) — request a specific quotation for your dates.
Suggested Chennai Trip Plan
Chennai is usually a one-way or same-day trip rather than a multi-day holiday itinerary.
- 1
Same-Day Business Trip
Leave Bangalore early morning, reach Chennai by early afternoon, complete meetings, and either return the same night or stay over.
- 2
One-Way Drop
Direct drop to your Chennai address, office or the airport — no return leg needed.
Places to Visit in & En Route to Chennai
Vellore Fort & Golden Temple
A popular detour near Vellore, roughly midway on the route.
Kanchipuram Temples
Known for the Kailasanathar and Ekambareswarar temples and silk sarees, just before Chennai.
Marina Beach
One of the longest urban beaches in the country, in the heart of Chennai.
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
A landmark Dravidian-style temple in Mylapore.
Fort St. George & Government Museum
Colonial-era fort and one of India's oldest museums.
Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)
UNESCO shore temples and rock-cut monuments, a short drive south of Chennai.
Route via Hosur, Krishnagiri & Vellore
- Hosur
- Krishnagiri
- Vaniyambadi
- Vellore
- Kanchipuram
- Chennai city entry (Poonamallee High Road / Chennai Bypass)
This NH44 corridor is a well-lit, well-serviced national highway with regular dhabas and fuel stations, making early-morning or late-evening travel comfortable.
Bangalore Airport to Chennai Cab
BLR Cabs can arrange a Bangalore Airport to Chennai cab directly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), useful if you're arriving by flight and continuing straight onward without entering the city. Share the following at the time of booking:
- Passenger name
- Flight number
- Arrival date & time
- Terminal
- Passenger count
- Luggage count
- Exact Chennai destination
Why Book Bangalore to Chennai Cab with BLR Cabs?
Doorstep Pickup
Start directly from your Bangalore home, hotel, apartment or office.
Multiple Vehicle Options
Choose Sedan, Ertiga, Innova Crysta or a Tempo Traveller for larger groups.
Professional Drivers
Drivers experienced with long outstation and highway routes.
One-Way & Round-Trip Options
Choose the booking type that fits your schedule.
Transparent Fare Quote
Trip-specific pricing shared before you confirm.
Bangalore Airport Pickup
Continue directly from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai.
How to Book a Bangalore to Chennai Cab
- 1
Step 1 — Share Trip Details
Bangalore pickup point, Chennai destination, travel date, return date, passenger count, luggage and one-way or round-trip requirement.
- 2
Step 2 — Choose Your Vehicle
Select a Sedan, Ertiga, Innova Crysta or Tempo Traveller based on group size.
- 3
Step 3 — Receive Your Fare
Get a quotation based on distance, days and route.
- 4
Step 4 — Confirm Your Booking
Review fare conditions and confirm the trip.
- 5
Step 5 — Receive Driver Details
Driver and vehicle details are shared ahead of pickup.
Best Time to Travel to Chennai
Chennai can be visited year-round for business travel; for leisure, October to February is more comfortable with lower humidity, while peak summer (April–June) is very hot. An early-morning start from Bangalore avoids both city traffic and daytime heat on the highway.
Pickup Areas in Bangalore
- South Bangalore — HSR Layout, Koramangala, BTM Layout, JP Nagar, Jayanagar, Banashankari, Electronic City, Bannerghatta Road
- East Bangalore — Whitefield, Marathahalli, Bellandur, Sarjapur Road, Indiranagar, KR Puram, Mahadevapura
- North Bangalore — Hebbal, Yelahanka, Manyata Tech Park, Hennur, Thanisandra, Jakkur
- Central & West Bangalore — MG Road, Majestic, Malleshwaram, Rajajinagar, Vijayanagar, Yeshwanthpur
- Bangalore Airport pickup can also be arranged.
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