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Looking for a comfortable and budget-friendly train journey from Chennai to Bangalore? With 11+ trains operating on this route, MakeMyTrip helps you explore timings, schedules, compare classes (EA,EC,CC,2A,3A,SL,2S,1A), and find the right option based on timetable, duration, pricing, or departure st...

Festive special trains from Chennai To Bangalore

6 festive special trains found from MAS, PER to SBC, YPR


COVID special trains from Chennai to Bangalore

6 COVID special trains found from MAS, PER to SBC, YPR, BNC


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Trains from Bangalore to Chennai

Trains originating from Chennai

Trains passing through Chennai

  • 2337KM    Chennai(14:40) Dinapur Nizamat(08:00)
  • 1748KM    Chennai(23:30) Indore(05:05)
  • 901KM    Chennai(23:10) Thiruvananthapuram(16:20)
  • 497KM    Chennai(09:00) Coimbatore(16:50)
  • 366KM    Chennai(11:55) Bangalore(18:30)
  • 2188KM    Chennai(17:40) Jaipur(06:45)
  • 367KM    Chennai(11:55) Bangalore(18:30)
  • 2000KM    Chennai(14:40) Allahabad(22:40)
  • 2658KM    Chennai(15:40) Kamakhya(14:30)
  • 901KM    Chennai(23:10) Thiruvananthapuram(16:20)
  • 702KM    Chennai(23:10) Ernakulam(11:30)
  • 2345KM    Chennai(23:30) Gorakhpur(15:40)
  • 499KM    Chennai(11:20) Mysore(21:40)
  • 2741KM    Chennai(23:30) Barauni(00:05)
  • 2545KM    Chennai(20:20) Darbhanga(16:00)
  • 2418KM    Chennai(14:40) Muzaffarpur(10:30)
  • 367KM    Chennai(11:55) Bangalore(18:20)
  • 1981KM    Chennai(10:35) Old Maldah(20:10)
  • 2337KM    Chennai(14:40) Dinapur Nizamat(08:00)
  • 922KM    Chennai(04:30) Thiruvananthapuram(23:10)

Chennai to Bangalore Trains - FAQs

  • How many trains run from Chennai to Bangalore on a daily basis?

    There are around 3 trains runs from Chennai to Bangalore on a daily basis. The following trains start from Chennai to Bangalore. SANGHA MITRA EX (12296) , MYSURU EXPRESS (12609) , KAVERI EXPRESS (16021) etc.

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  • How many trains run from Chennai to Bangalore on a weekly basis?

    There are 8 weekly trains from Chennai to Bangalore. Following trains are running from Chennai to Bangalore on a weekly basis: MYS SHATABDI (12007) , MAS SBC SHATABDI (12027) , MAS YPR SF EXP (12292) , KYQ SMVB AC EXP (12552) , BAGMATI EXP (12577) etc.

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  • When does the first train leaves from Chennai to Bangalore?

    The first train from Chennai to Bangalore is MYS SHATABDI (12007) , which leaves around 06:00.

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  • When does the last train leaves from Chennai to Bangalore?

    The last train from Chennai to Bangalore is MAS MYS SF EXP (22682) , which leaves around 23:30.

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  • From which stations in Chennai you can board the train to Bangalore?

    Different stations where one can board the trains in Chennai are MGR CHENNAI CTL (MAS) .

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  • List the deboarding stations in Bangalore from Chennai?

  • Suggest the travel time by train between Chennai to Bangalore?

    Travel time by train between Chennai to Bangalore is 04h 55m.

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  • How many Chennai to Bangalore covid special trains are running currently?

    Currently 6 Chennai to Bangalore covid special trains are running.

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  • How to order food in train?

    Go to the MMT app on your mobile and click on Train & Buses icon> Food in Trains> Order Food> Enter your PNR and choose your food, pay online or COD and get the food delivered right at your seat.

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  • How many railway stations are there in Chennai?

    The number of railway stations in Chennai are 16.

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  • How many railway stations are there in Bangalore?

    The number of railway stations in Bangalore are 14.

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  • What is the distance to travel from Chennai to Bangalore by rail?

    To travel from Chennai to Bangalore by rail, the distance that needs to be covered is 365 kms.

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  • Which is the fastest train from Bangalore to Chennai?

    The fastest train from Bangalore to Chennai is MYS SHATABDI.

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  • What is the duration between Chennai to Bangalore if travelled by train?

    The train journey between Chennai to Bangalore will take around 6:11 hrs.

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  • What are Chennai to Bangalore train timings?

    11 trains run Chennai to Bangalore, please find below their departure times:
    12007 train (MYS SHATABDI) - Departs at 06:00 hrs and running days ( Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat )
    12292 train (MAS YPR SF EXP) - Departs at 23:30 hrs and running days ( Sat )

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People Also Ask About Trains from Chennai to Bangalore

  • Q. How to book Chennai to Bangalore train tickets?

    A: The process to book Chennai to Bangalore train tickets through MakeMyTrip, an official train ticket booking partner of IRCTC. Follow the steps given below:
    1. Go to the MakeMyTrip Trains website or the MMT Train Booking Android app / iOS app, then enter Chennai and Bangalore as your source and destination location.
    2. Then, provide the date of the journey and select your preferred travel class. At this step, you can also choose any applicable quota for train ticket booking and proceed.
    3. Proceed to browse through the available trains from Chennai to Bangalore for the route on the given journey date and choose a suitable one based on train timing, fares/prices, etc.
    4. Once you have checked seat availability and proceeded, you would then need to provide passenger details and follow up for payment with applicable offers and discounts.
    5. Then, after a quick IRCTC login, you can continue to pay the final fare amount and receive a booking confirmation.

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  • Q. How to book Tatkal tickets for Chennai to Bangalore train on MakeMyTrip?

    A: To book a Tatkal ticket for Chennai to Bangalore on MakeMyTrip, simply select ‘Tatkal’ as your booking quota under the journey details and start booking during the applicable timeline. You can then select your train number, check seat availability, enter passenger details and pay after proceeding with the booking through IRCTC login credential.
    You can book Tatkal tickets for trains from Chennai to Bangalore a day before the required journey date on MakeMyTrip.
    IRCTC provides a time slot for Tatkal ticket bookings daily between 10.00 am and 12.00 pm.
    If you need to book an AC ticket under the Tatkal quota, you can make your booking a day before the preferred journey date between 10.00 am and 11.00 am.
    For non-AC Chennai to Bangalore train tickets, Tatkal bookings can be made between 11.00 am and 12.00 pm.

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  • Q. How many days in advance can I book tickets for the Chennai to Bangalore train?

    A: As per the latest rules laid down by IRCTC, you can book tickets for the Chennai to Bangalore trains for at least 60 days in advance under the General quota. It is best to book your train ticket early on as it can allow seat selection in your preferred coach type with ample ticket availability.

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  • Q. How to cancel a Chennai to Bangalore train ticket?

    A: You can cancel your Chennai to Bangalore train ticket booked via the MakeMyTrip portal in the following few steps only:
    1. Log in to your user account with MakeMyTrip and go to the ‘Bookings/My Bookings’ option available on the dashboard.
    2. Then, open the Chennai to Bangalore train ticket you wish to cancel.
    3. There, you can select ‘Cancel Ticket’ as your service of choice and proceed with the cancellation steps.
    4. Once you have cancelled your booked Chennai to Bangalore train ticket, MakeMyTrip automatically initiates the refund as per the applicable refund rules.

    Before cancelling your booked train ticket, you must go through the cancellation policy to know about the applicable charges and deductions.

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  • Q. Which documents are required for online railway [IRCTC] reservation from Chennai to Bangalore?

    A: There are no specific documents required for online railway/IRCTC reservation from Chennai to Bangalore as IRCTC does not lay down any such requirements. However, you need to carry an original photo identity card issued by an eligible authority as proof of identity. Eligible identity documents to carry during your train journey include the likes of an Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, etc.

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More about Chennai to Bangalore route

Want to travel from Chennai to Bangalore? Know about the trains running on this route. Some of the trains that run on this route are Hwh MYS SHATABDI (12007),MAS SBC SHATABDI (12027),MAS YPR SF EXP (12292),SANGHA MITRA EX (12296) etc. If you’re travelling, you can board the train from the following stations - MGR CHENNAI CTL (MAS) . Time taken by different trains is approximately 04h 55m to 06h 45m. Choose your train according to your suitability from trains that run on daily basis like SANGHA MITRA EX (12296) , MYSURU EXPRESS (12609) , KAVERI EXPRESS (16021) etc. You can also select train which are running on weekly basis MYS SHATABDI (12007) , MAS SBC SHATABDI (12027) , MAS YPR SF EXP (12292) , KYQ SMVB AC EXP (12552) , BAGMATI EXP (12577) etc. You can check live train running status, tatkal train tickets and PNR status on MakeMyTrip app and website. Choose MMT for the best Chennai to Bangalore train ticket price. Before booking your train, get all the important info about the route as well as the Chennai to Bangalore train fare.