Leave Bangalore with a buffer
Electronic City and the Hosur approach can slow during commuter hours. An early start leaves more daylight for the highway and a calmer Chennai arrival.
Bangalore to Chennai One Way Cab
346.0 km · 6h one way · from ₹5,764 pay-per-km or ₹6,193 fixed all-inclusive
- ✓ Fixed fare includes toll, GST & driver bhatta
- ✓ Pay just 20% now — rest to the driver
- ✓ Free cancellation up to 24 hrs before pickup
- ✓ Verified drivers
Fares for this route
Two ways to pay
Fixed: one locked price, toll & GST in, no surprises. Pay per km: cheaper if your trip is direct — billed on actual km, toll at actuals.
Cab type
Fixed · all-inclusive 🔒
Pay per km · est.
Hatchback Best Value
Hatchback or similar · 4+1 seats · AC
₹6,193
incl. 346.0 km · extra ₹12/km
₹5,764
₹15/km + GST · toll extra
Sedan Most Popular
Sedan or similar · 4+1 seats · AC
₹6,298
incl. 346.0 km · extra ₹12/km
₹5,946
₹15.5/km + GST · toll extra
SUV
Suv or similar · 6+1 seats · AC
₹8,398
incl. 346.0 km · extra ₹12/km
₹7,581
₹20/km + GST · toll extra
Rate, daily minimum and included driver allowance are confirmed at booking · Final total follows the odometer and separately payable charges shown above · Shared in writing on WhatsApp
Which plan
Fixed fare or pay per km?
Same car, same driver — only the billing changes.
🔒 Fixed · all-inclusive
from ₹6,193
- One locked price for the trip — toll, state tax, driver allowance and GST already inside it.
- Priced on the quoted trip distance of 346.0 km, not on the odometer.
- No refund if the trip turns out shorter than the route.
Best when the plan is settled: Bangalore to Chennai and done.
📏 Pay per km
from ₹5,764 est.
- Billed on the odometer for the distance you actually travel.
- Extra stops are billed at the same rate rather than renegotiated.
- An estimate, not a lock — toll and state tax are added at actuals.
Best when the day is open: several stops, or an itinerary that may change.
On a Hatchback today: fixed ₹6,193 against an estimated ₹5,764 per-km — the per-km estimate is ₹429 lower, before toll and state tax.
Know your journey
Bangalore to Chennai
Distance
346.0 km
Door to door
Driving time
6h
Typical, with one short break
States
Karnataka → Tamil Nadu
Crosses a state border. State tax is inside the fixed fare; on pay per km it is billed at actuals.
Plan breaks on the NH44 corridor
The usual drive runs via Hosur, Krishnagiri and Vellore. Meal and rest stops add to the displayed driving time, so keep them in your day plan.
Share the exact Chennai neighbourhood
Arrival time varies across Chennai. Confirm the final address with the driver; city use and sightseeing can add kilometres beyond the highway return distance.
Bangalore to Chennai by one-way cab
The recorded road distance from Bangalore to Chennai is about 346 km. A one-way booking is intended for a direct intercity transfer without pricing a return journey.
Enter the actual pickup, destination, date, group and luggage details, then compare current vehicles and fares for that request.
Compare the live Bangalore to Chennai taxi fare
The page’s fare options come from the current route search. Compare capacity as well as price and inspect every inclusion and exclusion before confirming.
The live quote and booking summary take precedence over general fare examples because addresses, availability and trip details can change the result.
At your destination
Plan your time in Chennai
Marina Beach
Best planned for early morning or evening. The beachfront is long, so agree on a precise pickup point before leaving the cab.
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Mylapore streets can be busy around the temple. A nearby pickup pin is often easier than asking the driver to wait at the entrance.
Mahabalipuram Shore Temple
Mahabalipuram is outside central Chennai. Add it deliberately to the itinerary because the detour, waiting time and local kilometres are not part of the highway distance.
Plan your arrival in Chennai
Chennai traffic and the distance between neighbourhoods make the final address important. State whether the drop is a residence, office, railway station, hotel or airport-area location.
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The rest of the trip
Coming back as well?
Book it as one round trip rather than two separate one-ways — one booking, one driver, and the car waits for you in Chennai.
Round trip
Bangalore → Chennai and back
Same corridor, priced as a return with waiting time included.
See fares →Getting around
Car rental in Chennai
Sightseeing once you arrive? An hourly rental keeps the car with you instead of paying per drop.
See Chennai rentals →Airport travel
Chennai airport transfers
Flying during the stay? Price the airport leg explicitly instead of assuming a city booking includes it.
See airport options →Before leaving Bangalore for Chennai
Confirm the pickup time, complete addresses, landmarks, passenger count, luggage and contact number. Check current road and local access conditions before the 346 km intercity journey.
Bangalore to Chennai cab — common questions
What is the Bangalore to Chennai distance by road?
Nexus records the base Bangalore to Chennai route at about 346 km. Your actual distance can change with the pickup address, final destination, stops and road used.
How much does a Bangalore to Chennai one-way taxi cost?
Compare the live Bangalore to Chennai vehicle options shown for your dates and addresses. Review the total and all listed inclusions or exclusions; the selected cab’s booking summary is authoritative.
When should I choose a one-way cab to Chennai?
Choose one way when the booking only needs to take you from Bangalore to Chennai. If the same booking must also cover the return to Bangalore, compare the round-trip product instead.
Is Chennai Airport included when I enter Chennai as the destination?
Not automatically. Enter the airport or terminal requirement explicitly and check the resulting itinerary. A generic Chennai city destination should not be treated as an airport transfer.
Which cab should I choose for Bangalore to Chennai?
For the 346 km Bangalore to Chennai route, choose using the real passenger count, luggage and preferred space. Compare the capacity and live fare of available categories instead of relying on a generic vehicle estimate.
Can I book address-to-address travel from Bangalore to Chennai?
Enter the complete Bangalore pickup and the exact Chennai destination, plus useful landmarks and a reachable contact number. Availability and the confirmed itinerary govern the service.
What should I check in the Bangalore to Chennai fare?
For the Bangalore to Chennai quote, check the total and whether tolls, parking, permits, taxes, waiting or extra-distance charges are included or separate. Use the final booking summary rather than an example price.
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