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Are trains running between Chennai and Bangalore?

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William Cox

Published Feb 21, 2026

Are trains running between Chennai and Bangalore?

There are 24 weekly trains and 7 daily trains that run from Chennai to Bangalore , covering the shortest distance of about 286 km by LALBAGH EXPRESS(12607). Note: The number of daily trains indicates particular trains that run everyday from Chennai to Bangalore.

Hereof, which trains are running now from Bangalore?

Trains originating from Bangalore

  • 01302UDYAN EXP. 1153KM Bangalore(20:30) Mumbai(20:15)
  • 02028SBCMAS SHATABDI. 362KM Bangalore(06:00) Chennai(11:00)
  • 02079JANSHATABDI EXP. 470KM Bangalore(06:00) Hubli(13:45)
  • 02089JANSHATABDI EXP.
  • 02246DURONTO EXPRESS.
  • 02251YPRKRBA FEST SPL.
  • 02253YPR BGP FEST SPL.
  • 02295SANGHAMITRA EXP.

Subsequently, question is, are trains running in India? At present, the railways is operating 736 special trains, 200 services of the Kolkata Metro, over 2,000 Mumbai suburban services, and 20 special clone trains. Railways had suspended all passenger train services since the beginning of lockdown on 24 March.

Considering this, are trains available to Chennai?

Indian Railways operate 45 trains between Bengaluru and Chennai. It passes through the cities of Arakkonam, Katpadi, Bangarapet, Jolarpettai, and Malur. Muzaffarpur EXP is the slowest among all the trains that run along this route covering a distance of 370 kms in 09 hours and 35 mins.

How can I go to Chennai from Bangalore?

You can reach Bangalore from Chennai by travelling in a train. Chennai to Bangalore train takes approximately 4 h 56 m. You can catch a train from Chennai and get down at Bangalore. The price of the train ticket is approximately Rs.

Are buses running from Bangalore to Chennai?

Some overnight buses from Bangalore to Chennai include: National Travels (Non AC seater/sleeper 2+1) at 11:05 pm. Seabird Tourists (AC Semi-Sleeper Volvo bus) departs Bangalore at 11:00 pm and reaches Chennai at 6:00 am. The fare for this bus is INR 450.

Is local train running in Bangalore?

As a beginning, a number of MEMU trains have been announced to run as “suburban rail” between Bangalore City (Majestic) and Ramanagaram, Whitefield, Bangarpet, and Kuppam.

What is CC in train?

AC Chair Car: An air-conditioned seater coach with a total of five seats in a row used for day travel between cities. This type coach mostly used in Shatabadi Trains, Garib Rath & Double Decker.

Which railway station is near to Majestic?

Major Railway Stations near Majestic Bengaluru Karnataka India
StationTrain FrequencyDistance
(SBC)BANGALORE CY JN4830.4 Kms
(BNC)BANGALORE CANT2883.49 Kms
(YPR)YESVANTPUR JN3335.43 Kms

When train will start in India?

To transport stranded migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists and students during the lockdown, the national transporter had started Shramik Special trains from May 1. It then started 15 pairs of special air-conditioned trains from May 12, followed by 100 pairs of trains from June 1 and 80 more pairs from September 1.

How can I check train status?

First of all, go to the Goibibo website or open the app. Next, click on the tab of IRCTC Trains and on the right side, you will see the tab of Train Running Status. After clicking on it, you will get three columns to fill, respectively, train number, station and the start date of the train.

How can I go to Bangalore by train?

By train: Bangalore City Railway Station (4 km away) and Yeswantpur Junction (10 km away) link the city of Bangalore with all the prime Indian cities including Delhi, Pune, Mysore, Chennai and Mumbai, among others.

When trains will start in Karnataka?

According to an official statement by the Southern Western Railway, "The Unreserved Passenger train services, which were cancelled over Bengaluru Division of South Western Railway after the announcement of national lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic, have started again on December 7, 2020."

What time is Shatabdi from Bangalore to Chennai?

12028 Shatabdi Express Train Time Table
StationArrivesHalt Time
BANGALORE CITY JN (SBC)---------Start
BANGALORE CANT (BNC)06:091 min
KATPADI JN (KPD)08:582 mins
MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL (MAS)11:00End

Are trains running from Hyderabad to Chennai?

There are 6 weekly trains and 3 daily trains that run from Hyderabad to Chennai , covering the shortest distance of about 424 km by CHENNAI EXP(12604). Note: The number of daily trains indicates particular trains that run everyday from Hyderabad to Chennai.

How do I book train tickets?

How can I book train ticket online?
  1. Visit the Goibibo website/app and go to the IRCTC Trains page.
  2. Enter the 'From' and 'To' destinations, select the travel date from the calendar icon and click on the Search button.
  3. After finding a preferred train, click on check availability and then click on Book Now.

Is train running in lockdown?

Days after Indian Railways resumed passenger train services in the country in a "phased" manner with 15 pairs of trains from 12 May, 2020, the national transporter is now gearing up to run another 200 special trains from 1 June, 2020 in a move to let citizens travel to their hometowns amid the nationwide lockdown.

How many trains are running in India now?

New Delhi:

These trains will run in addition to the 230 trains already in operation, said Railway Board Chairman V K Yadav.

Are trains going to April 15?

NEW DELHI : The Indian Railways on Thursday denied all media reports that claimed confirmed decision has been made to resume 'train operations' from April 15, after the 21-day nationwide lockdown ends.

Is trains are running in Tamilnadu?

After getting approval from the Railway Board, the Southern Railway has announced the operation of the following special trains, to be run within Tamil Nadu, from September 7: the Chennai-Coimbatore-Chennai Superfast Intercity (02675/6); the Coimbatore-Mayiladuthurai-Coimbatore Janshatabdi (except Tuesdays) (02084/

When train will start running?

The Lucknow-New Delhi and Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express trains will start running from October 17, nearly seven months after the services were suspended in view of the covid pandemic.

Which trains are running currently?

Full list of trains running till August 12: Here's all you need to know
Train no.Train nameSource
02296/95Sanghmitra ExpressDanapur
02377/78Padatik ExpressSealdah
02392/91Shramjevi ExpressNew Delhi
02394/93Sampoorn Kranti ExpressNew Delhi

Is Chennai better than Bangalore?

Bangalore has a 140% stronger economy, and 99% of people prefer Bangalore's nightlife. But Chennai has 31% less pollution, 35% less crime, and a 13% lower cost of living than Bangalore.

Is Chennai bigger than Bangalore?

Currently, the area of Chennai is 1,189 sq km, Mumbai 4,354 sq km, Hyderabad 7,100 sq km and Bengaluru 8,005 sq km.

Which is the best route from Bangalore to Chennai?

Choose your routes correctly

There are two routes between Bengaluru and Chennai – the Hosur-Krishnagiri route and the Hoskote-Chittoor route. The Chittoor route is about 45kms shorter, but the roads are not as wide or as good as the Hosur route.

How is the road from Bangalore to Chennai?

So I took the route through, Bangalore -> Hosur 45 km – > Krishnagiri 50 km – > Vaniyambadi 55 km – > Ambur 20 km – > Vellore 55 km – > Ranipet 20 km – > Kanchi 50 km – > Sriperumbudur 30 km – > Chennai.

Which is the best bus service from Bangalore to Chennai?

Top buses from Bengaluru to Chennai
  • Parveen TravelsStarting ₹ 650.
  • RKK TravelsStarting ₹ 595.
  • IntrCity SmartBusStarting ₹ 630.
  • IntrCity SmartBusStarting ₹ 630.
  • National Travels To Central Railway StationStarting ₹ 550.
  • Greenline BusStarting ₹ 650.
  • Green Line Travels And HolidaysStarting ₹ 720.
  • Jabbar TravelsStarting ₹ 500.

What is the bus fare from Chennai to Bangalore?

Chennai to Bangalore Bus Timings & Fare
Bus OperatorBus CategoryFare
Jahan TravelsNon AC Sleeper₹ 450
City TravelsNon AC Sleeper₹ 499
National City TravelsNon AC Sleeper₹ 499
JTS Tours and TravelsNon AC₹ 500

What will be the distance between Chennai and Bangalore I took two hours more?

The distance between Chennai and Bangalore is 840 km.

The person took two hours more when i travel at 70 km/h that at 60 km/h. So, the distance between Chennai and Bangalore is 840 km.