Bangalore to Chennai Distance & Taxi Fare
The distance from Bangalore to Chennai is 350 km by road, about 5.5 hrs by car. Book your Bangalore to Chennai taxi with HJ Cabs. One-way fare: Sedan ₹5,750, SUV ₹7,600, Innova Crysta ₹8,650, driver allowance included and confirmed upfront. No advance payment, no surge pricing, no night charge. Available 24/7 via WhatsApp or phone.
- Driver bata included
- No surge pricing
- Fixed upfront fare
- No advance needed
Bangalore to Chennai Distance & Taxi Fare: The distance from Bangalore to Chennai is 350 km by road. Travel time by car is approximately 5.5 hrs. One-way cab fare is ₹5,750 for a Sedan (₹15/km), with driver allowance included. Round trip is ₹10,300 (₹14/km). No advance payment required. 24/7 service with upfront fixed fare by HJ Cabs.
- Distance
- 350 km
- Duration
- ~5.5 hrs
- One-Way (Sedan)
- ₹5,750 · ₹15/km
- One-Way (SUV)
- ₹7,600 · ₹20/km
- Round Trip (Sedan)
- ₹10,300 · ₹14/km
- Advance Payment
- Not required
- Innova Crysta: ₹8,650 one-way · ₹16,000 round trip
- Minimum 130 km applies per trip
- Driver allowance (bata) included in all quoted fares
Cab Service from Bangalore to Chennai
Looking for a reliable Bangalore to Chennai taxi? HJ Cabs runs this 350 km outstation route daily, covering both one-way drops and round trips, with air-conditioned Sedans, SUVs, and Innova Crystas driven by commercially licensed, background-checked drivers. The drive from Bangalore to Chennai takes approximately 5.5 hrs under normal traffic, making it a convenient corridor for families, business travellers, pilgrims, and tourists across South India.
One-way cab fare from Bangalore to Chennai is ₹5,750 for Sedan, ₹7,600 for SUV, and ₹8,650 for Innova Crysta, with driver allowance (bata) included and fare quoted upfront before you confirm. For same-day returns, a round-trip cab from ₹10,300 (Sedan) keeps the same driver with you. The driver waits at Chennai for up to 4 hours at zero extra cost. No advance payment is required. Pay by cash or UPI only after reaching your destination.
- One-way fare: ₹5,750 (Sedan) · ₹7,600 (SUV) · ₹8,650 (Crysta)
- Round-trip fare: ₹10,300 (Sedan) · ₹13,900 (SUV) · ₹16,000 (Crysta). Driver waits up to 4 hrs free.
- Distance: 350 km · Estimated travel time: 5.5 hrs
- Vehicles: AC Sedan (4 pax) · AC SUV (6 pax) · AC Innova Crysta (6–7 pax)
- Pickup from home, hotel, railway station, or airport in Bangalore
- Drop in Chennai, near Chennai Airport (MAA) and Marina Beach
- 24/7 Available
- Fixed Fare, No Surge
- Verified Drivers
Pickup
Bangalore
12.9716, 77.5946
Drop
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707
Route Distance
350 km
Travel Time
~5.5 hrs
Availability
24/7
Booking Advance
Not Required
Cab Fare: Bangalore to Chennai
Total fare for the 350 km trip, driver allowance included. No surge, no advance. Toll, parking and permit charges extra where applicable.
Fare rates last updated: October 2026
Sedan
₹15/km × 350 km + ₹500 driver allowance
✓ Fixed fare · No meter · No surge
SUV
₹20/km × 350 km + ₹600 driver allowance
✓ Fixed fare · No meter · No surge
Innova Crysta
₹23/km × 350 km + ₹600 driver allowance
✓ Fixed fare · No meter · No surge
Available Vehicles & Fares
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios
SUV / MPV
Ertiga / Innova
Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta
Why Choose HJ Cabs?
Verified Drivers
Background-checked, commercially licensed drivers on every outstation trip.
Round-the-Clock Service
24/7 outstation cab service: early morning, midnight, weekends, and public holidays.
No Hidden Charges
Fixed upfront taxi fare quoted before you confirm. No meter, no surge, no night charge.
Pay on Arrival
No advance payment needed. Pay by cash or UPI only after reaching your destination.
About Chennai, Your Drop Point
Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu and a major destination for business, healthcare, education, and leisure travel. Common pickup and drop areas include Chennai Airport (MAA), Chennai Central, Chennai Egmore, OMR, Guindy, T Nagar, Adyar, Anna Nagar, and Marina Beach. This page brings together local taxi options, airport-trip information, and popular outstation routes from Chennai so travellers can review the relevant fare option before requesting a booking.
- Drop near Chennai Airport (MAA) and Marina Beach
- Chennai is in Chennai district
- Pickup in Bangalore, near Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
- Bangalore is in Bangalore Urban district
Distance from Bangalore to Chennai and Nearby Places
| From Bangalore to | Distance | Time | Sedan one-way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai (this route) | 350 km | 5.5 hrs | ₹5,750 |
| Krishnagiri | 95 km | 2 hrs | ₹2,450 |
| Tirupattur | 140 km | 3 hrs | ₹2,600 |
| Dharmapuri | 170 km | 3 hrs | ₹3,050 |
| Vellore | 210 km | 3.5 hrs | ₹3,650 |
| Salem | 230 km | 4 hrs | ₹3,950 |
| Tiruvannamalai | 230 km | 4 hrs | ₹3,950 |
Bangalore to Chennai Distance by Road and Travel Time
The distance from Bangalore to Chennai by road is 350 km, and the drive takes around 5.5 hrs by car under normal traffic. The return distance from Chennai to Bangalore is the same 350 km, so a round trip covers about 700 kilometres. Early morning departures from Bangalore usually reach Chennai before peak-hour traffic. HJ Cabs drivers know this route and take the fastest road for the time of travel. For a same-day return, a round-trip cab is recommended: the driver waits up to 4 hours at Chennai at no extra charge. Chennai is a coastal town known for Chennai Airport (MAA) and Marina Beach. This 350 km route from Bangalore takes approximately 5.5 hrs.
- Bangalore to Chennai distance: 350 km by road
- Round-trip distance: about 700 km
- Travel time by car: 5.5 hrs
- Experienced drivers on this route
- Early morning & late night departures available
- Chennai — known for Chennai Airport (MAA) and Marina Beach
One Way Cab Bangalore to Chennai
Book a one-way outstation cab from Bangalore to Chennai and pay only for the 350 km you travel, with no return charge and no waiting charge. The one-way fare is ₹5,750 for Sedan, ₹7,600 for SUV, and ₹8,650 for Innova Crysta (₹15, ₹20 and ₹23/km), with driver allowance (bata) included and fare quoted upfront before you confirm. No surge pricing, no meter running, no hidden charges. What you see is what you pay.
- No return charge: you pay only for 350 km
- Sedan ₹5,750 · SUV ₹7,600 · Crysta ₹8,650
- Min 130 km applies · Driver allowance (bata) included
- Fare quoted upfront · No advance · Pay on arrival
Bangalore to Chennai Taxi Fare
The one-way taxi fare from Bangalore to Chennai is ₹5,750 for a Sedan, including driver allowance. Fares are charged on a per-km basis, starting from ₹15/km for Sedan, ₹20/km for SUV, and ₹23/km for Innova Crysta. Driver allowance (bata) is included in every quoted fare. For round trips, the rate drops to ₹14/km for Sedan and ₹22/km for Crysta, making round trips more economical on longer routes. All rates are fixed with no surge, no meter, and no night charges. Your fare is confirmed upfront before you accept the booking.
- Sedan ₹15/km one-way · ₹14/km round trip
- SUV ₹20/km one-way · ₹19/km round trip
- Innova Crysta ₹23/km one-way · ₹22/km round trip
- Min 130 km applies · Driver bata included · No surge pricing
Round Trip Cab Bangalore to Chennai and Back
Planning a same-day return from Bangalore to Chennai? Our round-trip cab keeps the same driver with you for the entire journey. The driver waits at Chennai for up to 4 hours at zero extra cost, with no separate cab needed for the return leg. The round-trip fare is ₹10,300 for Sedan, ₹13,900 for SUV, and ₹16,000 for Innova Crysta (₹14, ₹19 and ₹22/km, minimum 250 km), driver allowance included. The lower per-km rate makes round trips more economical than booking two separate one-ways. Perfect for temple visits, medical appointments, business meetings, and family outings.
- Same driver for return: no rebooking needed
- Free waiting up to 4 hours at Chennai
- Sedan ₹10,300 · SUV ₹13,900 · Crysta ₹16,000
- Driver allowance included · More economical than two one-ways
Popular routes from Bangalore
Top picks from Bangalore
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- BangaloreKrishnagiri95 km · ~2 hrsBangalore to Krishnagiri taxi
- BangaloreDharmapuri170 km · ~3 hrsBangalore to Dharmapuri taxi
- BangaloreSalem230 km · ~4 hrsBangalore to Salem taxi
- BangaloreVellore210 km · ~3.5 hrsBangalore to Vellore taxi
- ChennaiPuducherry170 km · ~3 hrsChennai to Puducherry taxi
- ChennaiBangalore350 km · ~5.5 hrsChennai to Bangalore taxi
- ChennaiTirupati140 km · ~2.5 hrsChennai to Tirupati taxi
Distances are approximate. Call or WhatsApp for a confirmed fare.
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Bangalore to Chennai: FAQs
The distance from Bangalore to Chennai by road is 350 km, and a round trip covers about 700 km. By car, the journey takes approximately 5.5 hrs depending on traffic and route taken. You can book a one-way cab from Bangalore to Chennai starting at ₹5,750 (Sedan).
The one-way fare is ₹5,750 for Sedan, ₹7,600 for SUV, and ₹8,650 for Innova Crysta (₹15, ₹20 and ₹23/km), with driver allowance (bata) included. A round trip is ₹10,300 for Sedan. All fares are fixed, quoted upfront, with no hidden charges.
The journey is about 350 km and takes approximately ~5.5 hrs. Times may vary slightly with traffic.
Yes. The round-trip fare is ₹10,300 for Sedan, ₹13,900 for SUV, and ₹16,000 for Innova Crysta, at ₹14, ₹19 and ₹22/km, which is lower than the one-way per-km rate. The driver waits up to 4 hours at Chennai at no extra cost, with no need to book a separate return cab.
No advance payment is needed. Simply book your cab and pay the driver at the end of the trip using cash or UPI.
Hourly packages start at 5 hrs/50 km: Sedan ₹1,500, SUV ₹2,000, Crysta ₹2,500. Longer packages: 8 hrs/80 km from ₹2,400, 12 hrs/120 km from ₹3,600. Per-day packages include 250 km, starting from ₹4,000 for a Sedan.
We offer Sedans (4 passengers), SUVs (6 passengers), and premium Innova Crystas (7 passengers). All cars are air-conditioned, inspected, and operated by commercially licensed drivers.
Base per km rates are ₹15/km for Sedan, ₹20/km for SUV, and ₹23/km for Innova Crysta. These rates are used to calculate the total trip fare, which also includes a driver allowance (bata). The total fare is quoted upfront before you confirm the booking.
Yes. HJ Cabs operates the reverse route from Chennai to Bangalore at the same per-km rates, starting from ₹15/km for Sedan. Alternatively, book a round trip from Bangalore so the same driver returns you, saving you the hassle of rebooking.
Yes. HJ Cabs applies a minimum of 130 km per one-way trip. For short routes, the fare is calculated on this minimum even if the actual distance is less. The 350 km Bangalore to Chennai route is above the minimum, so the full route distance is billed at the per-km rate.
Yes. Innova Crysta is available for this route at ₹8,650 one-way (₹23/km) and ₹16,000 round trip (₹22/km), with driver allowance included. The Crysta seats up to 7 passengers comfortably, making it ideal for family trips and groups. Fare is quoted upfront before you confirm.
HJ Cabs does not charge a cancellation fee for bookings cancelled before the driver is dispatched. Once the driver is en route to your pickup in Bangalore, a nominal fee may apply. Since no advance payment is required, there is no deposit to forfeit. You only pay at the end of a completed journey by cash or UPI.
Yes. HJ Cabs operates 24/7 including early morning (2 AM, 3 AM, 4 AM) and midnight departures from Bangalore to Chennai at the same fixed per-km fare with no night surcharge. WhatsApp or call +91-9042657398 to confirm your pickup time and the driver is dispatched accordingly.
The road distance is approximately 350 km, taking around 5.5 hrs by car under normal traffic conditions.
Chennai is known for Chennai Airport (MAA) and Marina Beach.