- Distance
- About 345 km by road
- Drive time
- 6–7 hours one way
- Pickup
- Chennai
- Destination
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Trip type
- One way, or stay over and return
- Vehicles
- Sedan, SUV, tempo traveller, coach
About the trip
Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka, is India's technology hub and a city of parks, pubs and pleasant weather. Most people make this drive for work, relocation, family, or to go on to Mysore and Coorg. The route follows NH 48 west via Sriperumbudur, Vellore, Ambur and Krishnagiri, a wide highway with plenty of restaurants, and Ambur is known for its biryani.
What to see in Bangalore
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden
- Cubbon Park
- Bangalore Palace
- Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
- Vidhana Soudha
- ISKCON Temple
On the road
NH 48 all the way via Vellore and Krishnagiri. Ambur is a popular lunch stop; leave by 6 am to reach Bangalore before evening traffic.
Choose your vehicle
Airport runs, couples and small families on short trips.
The usual pick for family trips, ghat roads and long days on the highway.
Extra room and comfort for special occasions and senior guests.
Extended families, pilgrimage parties and office outings.
Weddings, school trips and temple tours with a big party.
Every car is air-conditioned and comes with an experienced driver. Our quote is all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, parking, interstate permit and driver batta — and is confirmed in writing before you book.
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