Chennai to Bengaluru bus timings & fare
Returning from Chennai, KSRTC's 28 daily services leave Koyambedu (CMBT) through the afternoon and evening and drop at Shantinagar, Mysuru Road Satellite Bus Stand and Majestic. Premium Airavat Club Class and Ambaari sleeper services fill the 8 PM to 10 PM band.
Sample timetable
Representative reservable services with arrival time and fare. Times and fares are indicative.
- 01:15 PMarr 08:30 PMAiravat Club Class₹7647 h 15 m journey
- 03:05 PMarr 10:00 PMAiravat Club Class₹7906 h 55 m journey
- 04:05 PMarr 11:00 PMAiravat Club Class₹7906 h 55 m journey
- 07:44 PMarr 03:29 AMAiravat Club Class 2.0₹9957 h 45 m journey
- 08:05 PMarr 03:30 AMRajahamsa Executive₹6107 h 25 m journey
- 09:00 PMarr 04:30 AMAiravat Club Class₹8747 h 30 m journey
- 09:16 PMarr 04:30 AMRajahamsa Executive₹6087 h 14 m journey
- 09:30 PMarr 04:45 AMAiravat Club Class₹1,0467 h 15 m journey
- 09:34 PMarr 04:27 AMPallakki (Non-AC Sleeper)₹1,0446 h 53 m journey
- 09:43 PMarr 04:30 AMAiravat Club Class₹1,0776 h 47 m journey
Bus classes & fares
- Rajahamsa Executive₹608 – ₹610
- Non-AC Sleeper₹707 – ₹1,000
- Pallakki (Non-AC Sleeper)₹707 – ₹1,044
- Airavat Club Class₹764 – ₹1,077
- AC Sleeper₹927
- Airavat Club Class 2.0₹995
- Ambaari Dream Class₹1,160
- Ambaari Utsav₹1,105 – ₹1,379
Boarding & dropping points
Koyambedu Bus Stand (CMBT) · Chennai KMBD Bus Stand · Dr Ambedkar Statue, Poonamallee Bypass · Walajapet Toll Junction · Kanchipuram Bypass
Kempegowda BS (Majestic) · Shantinagar BS (Double Road) · Mysuru Road Satellite BS
Poonamallee → Sriperumbudur → Walajapet → Krishnagiri → Hosur → Electronic City
Getting the most out of the Chennai to Bangalore bus
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Premium sleepers leaving between 8 PM and 9:30 PM reach Bengaluru around 4:30 AM, before the Hosur Road rush.
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Daytime Airavat departures complete the trip in under seven hours.
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Reserve premium classes several days ahead for weekends.
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Some services run via Chittoor and others via Krishnagiri–Hosur–Electronic City; both take similar time.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Chennai to Bangalore KSRTC bus fare?
Fares range from ₹608 on Rajahamsa Executive to ₹1,379 on Ambaari Utsav. Non-AC Sleeper ₹707 – ₹1,000; Pallakki (Non-AC Sleeper) ₹707 – ₹1,044; Airavat Club Class ₹764 – ₹1,077; AC Sleeper ₹927; Airavat Club Class 2.0 ₹995; Ambaari Dream Class ₹1,160.
How many KSRTC buses run from Chennai to Bengaluru daily?
About 28 reservable KSRTC services run daily on this route, and the Chennai (KSRTC services) departure sheet lists 31 services to Bengaluru.
How long does the Chennai to Bangalore bus journey take?
The 346 km trip takes 6 h – 7 h 45 m depending on the class and time of day. Route: NH-48 via Chittoor or Krishnagiri, then Hosur.
From which bus stand does the Chennai to Bangalore bus depart?
Main boarding points are Koyambedu Bus Stand (CMBT), Chennai KMBD Bus Stand, Dr Ambedkar Statue, Poonamallee Bypass, Walajapet Toll Junction and others. Buses drop at Kempegowda BS (Majestic), Shantinagar BS (Double Road), Mysuru Road Satellite BS.
Is an AC bus available from Chennai to Bengaluru?
Yes. AC options include Non-AC Sleeper, Pallakki (Non-AC Sleeper), Airavat Club Class, AC Sleeper, Airavat Club Class 2.0, Ambaari Dream Class, Ambaari Utsav.
Can I book KSRTC tickets online for Chennai to Bangalore?
Yes. Reserve on ksrtc.in or the KSRTC AWATAR app. Seats open within the advance-reservation window and premium weekend services sell out early.