Chennai to Bangalore Drop Taxi — Pay ₹4,599 One Way
Chennai → Bangalore: distance, time & route
The NH-48 (formerly NH-4) is one of the cleanest 6-lane corridors in South India. Driving time is genuinely 5.5-6 hours outside of Hosur peak hours. This is an inter-state trip — Karnataka commercial permit is required and is included in our base fare for this route.
Recommended departure: 5:00 AM from Chennai to cross the Krishnagiri-Hosur border before Bengaluru morning peak.
Chennai to Bangalore drop taxi fare breakdown
One-way only. Driver bata, fuel and the one-way drop are included. Toll (~₹350) and parking are extra and passed through at actuals.
| Vehicle | Models | Seats | Rate | One-way fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | Wagon R / Alto / Kwid | 4 | ₹13/km | ₹4,599 |
| Sedan | Swift Dzire / Xcent / Amaze | 4 | ₹14/km | ₹4,899 |
| Etios | Toyota Etios | 5 | ₹14/km | ₹4,899 |
| SUV | Ertiga / Marazzo / Triber | 7 | ₹19/km | ₹6,699 |
| Innova | Toyota Innova | 7 | ₹20/km | ₹6,999 |
| Innova Crysta | Toyota Innova Crysta | 7 | ₹22/km | ₹7,699 |
Pickup zones in Chennai
Free pickup from any of these areas:
- Tambaram
- T. Nagar
- OMR
- Anna Nagar
- Adyar
- Porur
- Avadi
- Chennai Airport (MAA)
- Central Railway Station
Drop points in Bangalore
Most-requested drop locations:
- Bengaluru Cantonment
- Kempegowda Airport (BLR)
- Whitefield
- Electronic City
- Indiranagar
- Koramangala
- HSR Layout
- Marathahalli
- Hebbal
- Yelahanka
Midway stops you can request
Up to 30 minutes of total halt time included at no extra cost:
- Vellore (Sripuram Golden Temple)
- Krishnagiri (lunch halt)
- Hosur
Bangalore highlights
Popular drop destinations within Bangalore:
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden
- Bangalore Palace
- ISKCON Bangalore
- Cubbon Park
FAQs — Chennai to Bangalore
Do I need to pay the Karnataka inter-state permit separately?
No. The Karnataka commercial permit is included in our Chennai-Bangalore base fare. You don't pay anything additional at the border.
How long is the Chennai to Bangalore drop taxi journey?
About 6 hours of driving on NH-48. Add 30-60 minutes for a single highway lunch halt.
Can the driver pick me up directly from Kempegowda Airport (BLR)?
We drop at BLR Airport but typically do not start trips from BLR back to Chennai unless the trip is pre-scheduled and a return run is available.
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