Bangalore to Chennai Trains

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32 Direct Trains Running from Bangalore to Chennai

12291 YPR MAS SF EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
22:45
06h 10m
04:55
Bangalore (YPR)
12291 running status
Chennai (MAS)
16022 KAVERI EXPRESS
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
23:50
06h 55m
06:45
Bangalore (SBC)
16022 running status
Chennai (MAS)
20663 MAS VANDE BHARAT
M T W T F S S
EC, CC
07:45
04h 45m
12:30
Bangalore (SBC)
20663 running status
Chennai (MAS)
22626 MAS DOUBLE DECK
M T W T F S S
CC, 2S
13:30
06h 15m
19:45
Bangalore (SBC)
22626 running status
Chennai (MAS)
12295 SANGHAMITRA EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
09:15
05h 20m
14:35
Bangalore (SMVB)
12295 running status
chennai (PER)
16552 CHENNAI EXPRESS
M T W T F S S
CC, 2S
08:00
06h 30m
14:30
Bangalore (SBC)
16552 running status
Chennai (MAS)
20680 UBL MAS SF EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL
04:50
06h 20m
11:10
Bangalore (SMVB)
20680 running status
Chennai (MAS)
12658 SBC MAS SF MAIL
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, SL
22:40
05h 35m
04:15
Bangalore (SBC)
12658 running status
Chennai (MAS)
03260 SMVB DNR SPL
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
00:09
06h 26m
06:35
Bangalore (WFD)
03260 running status
chennai (PER)
20608 MAS VANDEBHARAT
M T W T F S S
EC, CC
14:50
04h 30m
19:20
Bangalore (SBC)
20608 running status
Chennai (MAS)
12608 LALBAGH SF EXP
M T W T F S S
CC, 2S
06:25
05h 55m
12:20
Bangalore (SBC)
12608 running status
Chennai (MAS)
12509 GUWAHATI EXP
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
23:40
05h 25m
05:05
Bangalore (SMVB)
12509 running status
chennai (PER)
12640 BRINDAVAN SF EX
M T W T F S S
CC, 2S
15:10
06h 05m
21:15
Bangalore (SBC)
12640 running status
Chennai (MAS)
12028 SHATABDI EXP
M T W T F S S
EC, CC
06:00
05h 00m
11:00
Bangalore (SBC)
12028 running status
Chennai (MAS)
12503 AGTL HUMSAFAR
M T W T F S S
3A
10:15
05h 15m
15:30
Bangalore (SMVB)
12503 running status
chennai (PER)
12008 SHATABDI EXP
M T W T F S S
EA, EC, CC
16:15
05h 15m
21:30
Bangalore (SBC)
12008 running status
Chennai (MAS)
12578 BAGMATI EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL
13:50
05h 40m
19:30
Bangalore (SBC)
12578 running status
chennai (PER)
12539 YPR LKO EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A, 2A
13:30
06h 00m
19:30
Bangalore (YPR)
12539 running status
chennai (PER)
12551 SMVB KYQ AC EXP
M T W T F S S
3A, 2A, 1A
08:50
05h 20m
14:10
Bangalore (SMVB)
12551 running status
chennai (PER)
12692 SMET MAS SF EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 2A, 3A, 3E, 1A
22:30
06h 25m
04:55
Bangalore (SMVB)
12692 running status
Chennai (MAS)
15227 MUZAFFARPUR EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3E, 3A, 2A, 1A
00:30
06h 20m
06:50
Bangalore (SMVB)
15227 running status
chennai (PER)
22305 SMVB JSME EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A, 1A, 2A
10:15
05h 35m
15:50
Bangalore (SMVB)
22305 running status
chennai (PER)
22352 PATLIPUTRA EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3E, 3A, SL
13:50
05h 40m
19:30
Bangalore (SMVB)
22352 running status
chennai (PER)
22354 HUMSAFAR EXP
M T W T F S S
3A
13:50
05h 40m
19:30
Bangalore (SMVB)
22354 running status
chennai (PER)
22501 NEWTINSUKIA EXP
M T W T F S S
1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL
03:10
06h 00m
09:10
Bangalore (SMVB)
22501 running status
chennai (PER)
22602 SNSI MAS SF EXP
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
03:25
06h 00m
09:25
Bangalore (KJM)
22602 running status
Chennai (MAS)
22681 MYS MAS SF EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A, 2A
23:00
05h 55m
04:55
Bangalore (SBC)
22681 running status
Chennai (MAS)
22697 UBL MAS SF EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3E, 3A, 2A
04:50
06h 20m
11:10
Bangalore (SMVB)
22697 running status
Chennai (MAS)
06509 SBCDNR HUMSAFAR
M T W T F S S
3A, SL
07:15
06h 55m
14:10
Bangalore (SBC)
06509 running status
chennai (PER)
03252 SMVB DNR SPL
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
23:50
06h 45m
06:35
Bangalore (SMVB)
03252 running status
chennai (PER)
05951 SMVB NTSK SPL
M T W T F S S
SL
23:50
06h 30m
06:20
Bangalore (SMVB)
05951 running status
chennai (PER)
04132 SMVB CNB SPL
M T W T F S S
3A, 2A, SL
07:10
07h 00m
14:10
Bangalore (SMVB)
04132 running status
chennai (PER)
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Weekly Trains from Bangalore to Chennai

There are 18 trains running weekly from Bangalore to Chennai. Below is a list of trains running weekly from Bangalore to Chennai.
Train NameDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationStarting Ticket Price
YPR MAS SF EXP (12291)22:4504:5506 hrs 10 mins₹265
UBL MAS SF EXP (20680)04:5011:1006 hrs 20 mins-
SMVB DNR SPL (03260)00:0906:3506 hrs 26 mins-
BAGMATI EXP (12578)13:5019:3005 hrs 40 mins₹260
YPR LKO EXP (12539)13:3019:3006 hrs 00 mins₹265
SMVB KYQ AC EXP (12551)08:5014:1005 hrs 20 mins₹660
SMET MAS SF EXP (12692)22:3004:5506 hrs 25 mins-
MUZAFFARPUR EXP (15227)00:3006:5006 hrs 20 mins₹225
SMVB JSME EXP (22305)10:1515:5005 hrs 35 mins₹255
PATLIPUTRA EXP (22352)13:5019:3005 hrs 40 mins₹255
HUMSAFAR EXP (22354)13:5019:3005 hrs 40 mins₹745
NEWTINSUKIA EXP (22501)03:1009:1006 hrs 00 mins₹255
SNSI MAS SF EXP (22602)03:2509:2506 hrs 00 mins₹255
MYS MAS SF EXP (22681)23:0004:5505 hrs 55 mins-
UBL MAS SF EXP (22697)04:5011:1006 hrs 20 mins-
SBCDNR HUMSAFAR (06509)07:1514:1006 hrs 55 mins-
SMVB NTSK SPL (05951)23:5006:2006 hrs 30 mins₹385
SMVB CNB SPL (04132)07:1014:1007 hrs 00 mins₹385

Daily Trains from Bangalore to Chennai

There are 7 trains running daily from Bangalore to Chennai. Below is a list of trains running daily from Bangalore to Chennai.
Train NameDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationCheapest Ticket Price
KAVERI EXPRESS (16022)23:5006:4506 hrs 55 mins₹235
MAS DOUBLE DECK (22626)13:3019:4506 hrs 15 mins₹160
SANGHAMITRA EXP (12295)09:1514:3505 hrs 20 mins₹255
CHENNAI EXPRESS (16552)08:0014:3006 hrs 30 mins-
SBC MAS SF MAIL (12658)22:4004:1505 hrs 35 mins₹265
LALBAGH SF EXP (12608)06:2512:2005 hrs 55 mins₹160
BRINDAVAN SF EX (12640)15:1021:1506 hrs 05 mins₹160
Chennai to Bangalore trains

Bangalore to Chennai Train Overview

Are you looking for Bangalore to Chennai trains? You must check out some important train-related information for your desired route. Find out the ticket price, distance, duration and other key details of trains running from Bangalore to Chennai. 

Bangalore to Chennai Distance 

353 kms

Bangalore to Chennai Duration

 05h 55m

Total number of trains running from Bangalore to Chennai 

32

Number of trains running daily from Bangalore to Chennai 

7

Number of trains running weekly from Bangalore to Chennai 

18 

Fastest train from Bangalore to Chennai 

MAS VANDEBHARAT (20608)

Cheapest train from Bangalore to Chennai 

22626 (MAS DOUBLE DECK)

Departure timing of the first train from Bangalore

00:09

Departure timing of the last train from Bangalore

23:50

First train from Bangalore to Chennai

SMVB DNR SPL,(03260)

Last train from Bangalore to Chennai 

KAVERI EXPRESS (16022)

Number of Major railway stations in Bangalore

25

Number of Major railway stations in Chennai 

16 

Bangalore to Chennai Train Timings

The first train running from Bangalore to Chennai is at 00:09, while the last train is at 23:50. Based on your preferred timings, you can choose the train available for the Bangalore to Chennai route.

Bangalore to Chennai Distance

The distance between Bangalore and Chennai is about 353 kms. To cover this route, you will need about 05h 55m. The duration might vary depending on whether you travel in a passenger, express, or superfast train. 

Bangalore to Chennai Train Ticket Price

The average train ticket price from Bangalore to Chennai is ₹160.0, while the maximum ticket price from Bangalore to Chennai is ₹1975.0.  The train price will depend on the type of train and travel class you choose. 

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FAQs on Bangalore to Chennai Train

How to book Tatkal tickets from Bangalore to Chennai?

As per the new Tatkal booking rules, users must link their IRCTC account with their Aadhaar number to make successful booking.

How many days in advance can I book a train from Bangalore to Chennai?

As per IRCTC rules, you can book train tickets 60 days in advance.

How can I reach redRail’s customer support for help with booking issues?

For any train ticket booking queries from Bangalore to Chennai, call redRail customer support at 9902977777.

What is the best way to travel to Chennai from Bangalore?

Travelling by train is the most convenient option for passengers commuting frequently. You can book train tickets from Bangalore to Chennai in your preferred travel class and enjoy your travel.

How many trains run from Bangalore to Chennai?

There are 32 trains that run from Bangalore to Chennai route. Some trains run on a daily basis. On the other hand, some trains run weekly and can be booked in advance.

Which is the fastest train running from Bangalore to Chennai?

MAS VANDEBHARAT (20608) is the fastest among the Bangalore to Chennai Trains. It departs from Bangalore (SBC) at 14:50 and arrives at Chennai (MAS) at 19:20, covering the distance in just 04 hrs 30 mins.

What are the first and last train timings from Bangalore to Chennai?

The first train departs from Bangalore to Chennai is at 00:09 while, the last train depart at 23:50

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