Chennai to Bangalore by One Way Taxi — Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Distance | ~340 km by road |
| Highway | NH48 (Old NH4) |
| Travel Time | 5–6 hours (no major traffic) |
| Best Departure | 5 AM – 7 AM (avoid Bangalore peak) |
| Sedan Fare (One-Way) | ~₹4,760 (₹14/km) |
| SUV Fare (One-Way) | ~₹6,460 (₹19/km) |
| Innova Crysta Fare | ~₹7,480 (₹22/km) |
Chennai to Bangalore Route — NH48
The Chennai–Bangalore highway (NH48, earlier called NH4) is one of India's busiest national highways. The road is 4–6 lanes throughout and is well-maintained with multiple fuel stations, restaurants, and rest areas.
Route landmarks in order:
- Sriperumbudur (45 km from Chennai) — Industrial zone, Hyundai and Motorola plants
- Vellore (140 km) — Medical city, great for a quick breakfast stop
- Krishnagiri (250 km) — Famous for mango farms; good food stops
- Hosur (320 km) — Tamil Nadu–Karnataka border; industrial town
- Bangalore City (340 km) — Entry via Electronic City or Silk Board
Vehicle Options for Chennai to Bangalore
| Vehicle | Seats | One-Way Fare | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback/Mini | 4 | ~₹4,420 | Solo travel, budget |
| Sedan (Dzire/Etios) | 4+1 | ~₹4,760 | Comfortable, most popular |
| SUV (Ertiga/Scorpio) | 7 | ~₹6,460 | Families, luggage |
| Innova Crysta | 7 | ~₹7,480 | Premium comfort |
| Tempo Traveller | 12 | ~₹8,500+ | Groups |
Best Time to Travel Chennai to Bangalore
- Best: 4–6 AM — Clear roads, minimal traffic, reach Bangalore before morning rush
- Good: 9 PM – 11 PM — Night drive, smooth highway, less traffic
- Avoid: 7–9 AM — Bangalore electronic city and Silk Board see heavy jams
- Avoid: Fridays 5–8 PM — Heavy return traffic from Bangalore on weekends
Food Stops on Chennai–Bangalore Route
- Murugan Idli Shop, Vellore — Iconic South Indian breakfast (140 km mark)
- Ambur Star Biryani, Ambur — World-famous Ambur mutton biryani (175 km mark)
- MTR / Kamat, Krishnagiri — Popular highway restaurant chain
- KFC / McDonald's, Hosur — Before entering Bangalore (320 km mark)
Pickup Points in Chennai
We pick up from anywhere in Chennai — including Chennai Airport (MAA), Chennai Central Station, CMBT Bus Stand, T. Nagar, Adyar, Velachery, Tambaram, Anna Nagar, and OMR (IT Corridor).
Drop Points in Bangalore
We drop to any Bangalore location — including Bangalore Airport (KIA), Majestic, Whitefield, Electronic City, Koramangala, Indiranagar, HSR Layout, and Marathahalli.
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