🏛️ Chennai to Bangalore — vehicles, fares and route notes
📍 This route at a glance
- 700 KM estimated roundtrip from Chennai
- 2 days typical trip duration
- Crosses into Karnataka — interstate permit applies
- Driver batta covers 2 days, including overnight halt
🚌 Which vehicle suits Chennai to Bangalore?
- At 700 KM this is a short enough run that the Tempo Traveller (9 + 1 Seats, from ₹16,600) is usually the sensible choice.
- For a large group, compare the 17+1 Tempo Traveller at ₹21,000 against the 16+1 Force Urbania at ₹33,900 — the Urbania seats one fewer but is the more comfortable of the two.
- Driver batta is charged per day, so on this 2-day trip it is 2× the daily rate shown in the table. That is already included in the fare estimates above.
📊 Chennai to Bangalore fare estimate — all six vehicles
Worked out on 700 KM over 2 days, garage to garage. Excludes tolls, parking and state border permits. On this route the range runs from ₹16,600 (9 + 1 Seats, Tempo Traveller (Maharaja Sofa)) up to ₹33,900 (16 + 1 Seats, Force Urbania (Large)).
| Vehicle Model | Seating | Rate / KM | Driver Batta | Est. Trip Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force Urbania (VIP) | 10 + 1 Seats | ₹38 / KM | ₹1,000 / Day | ₹28,600 |
| Force Urbania (Executive) | 12 + 1 Seats | ₹40 / KM | ₹1,000 / Day | ₹30,000 |
| Force Urbania (Large) | 16 + 1 Seats | ₹45 / KM | ₹1,200 / Day | ₹33,900 |
| Tempo Traveller (Maharaja Sofa) | 9 + 1 Seats | ₹22 / KM | ₹600 / Day | ₹16,600 |
| Tempo Traveller (Executive) | 12 + 1 Seats | ₹24 / KM | ₹600 / Day | ₹18,000 |
| Tempo Traveller (Standard) | 17 + 1 Seats | ₹28 / KM | ₹700 / Day | ₹21,000 |
📍 About Bangalore — what to see and what not to miss
The capital of Karnataka offers a blend of historic architecture and sprawling green spaces. Start your sightseeing with the impressive exterior of Vidhana Soudha and the Tudor-style Bangalore Palace. Greenery dominates the city centre at Cubbon Park, while Lalbagh Botanical Garden features an expansive collection of plants surrounding its famous glass house. For spiritual visits, head to Rajajinagar to see the grand ISKCON Temple, or visit the historic Bull Temple, also known as Dodda Basavana Gudi, which houses a massive carved sacred bull monolith. Whether walking through quiet gardens or admiring majestic stone structures, a short visit to Bangalore provides an engaging mix of heritage and natural beauty.
🗺️ What the Chennai to Bangalore route covers
The Chennai to Bangalore booking is usually made to cover these:
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden and its glass house
- Cubbon Park
- Bangalore Palace
- Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
- ISKCON Temple at Rajajinagar
- Vidhana Soudha (exterior)
🛂 The Karnataka border crossing on this route
Chennai to Bangalore leaves Tamil Nadu and enters Karnataka, so a Karnataka entry permit is raised for the vehicle. It is billed at actuals on top of the ₹16,600–₹33,900 fare range above, and the checkpost stop is built into the 2-day schedule.
🌙 Driver batta across 2 days
This trip runs 2 days, so batta is charged 2× the daily rate — from ₹1,000 per day depending on the vehicle, already included in every fare above. Over 700 KM the daily driving is paced around the driver's mandatory rest window.
📍 Pickup anywhere in Chennai
Doorstep pickup from any Chennai locality at no extra charge. Common hubs:
