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Chennai to Bangalore One Way Taxi — Complete 2026 Road Trip Guide

The Chennai–Bangalore route on NH48 is South India's busiest intercity corridor. Here's everything you need to know — fares, route, tips, and the best time to travel.

By OneWayTaxi.ai Editorial Team··Updated 15 Feb 2026

Chennai to Bangalore by One Way Taxi — Overview

DetailInfo
Distance~340 km by road
HighwayNH48 (Old NH4)
Travel Time5–6 hours (no major traffic)
Best Departure5 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:

  1. Sriperumbudur (45 km from Chennai) — Industrial zone, Hyundai and Motorola plants
  2. Vellore (140 km) — Medical city, great for a quick breakfast stop
  3. Krishnagiri (250 km) — Famous for mango farms; good food stops
  4. Hosur (320 km) — Tamil Nadu–Karnataka border; industrial town
  5. Bangalore City (340 km) — Entry via Electronic City or Silk Board

Vehicle Options for Chennai to Bangalore

VehicleSeatsOne-Way FareBest For
Hatchback/Mini4~₹4,420Solo travel, budget
Sedan (Dzire/Etios)4+1~₹4,760Comfortable, most popular
SUV (Ertiga/Scorpio)7~₹6,460Families, luggage
Innova Crysta7~₹7,480Premium comfort
Tempo Traveller12~₹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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