Bengaluru to Chennai train — direct and alternative routes

Why check alternative routes for Bengaluru to Chennai?

Direct trains between Bengaluru and Chennai are popular and fill up fast, especially close to travel dates. When that happens, a connecting route through a well-placed junction can be cheaper, faster to actually book, or simply the only option with confirmed seats. Common transfer points on this route include Jolarpettai, Katpadi.

Wayvia checks direct and connecting options together, against live seat availability, and ranks them by price, total travel time, and reliability — so you can compare the cheapest way to travel Bengaluru to Chennai against the fastest, side by side.

Common transfer hubs