Metro city
Bangalore to Chennai
350 km by road, 362 km by rail, with roughly 300 km of tolled highway.
Road distance350 km
Rail distance362 km
Tolled highway300 km
Destination typeMetro city
Work out your cost
Compare all modes
Bus, train, car and flight side by side for this route, with the break-even where driving becomes cheaper.
Full trip budget
Transport plus stay, food, local travel and sightseeing for your group over your dates.
Drive it
Fuel, tolls and wear for this distance, per person and in total.
Train fare estimate
Class-wise fare range for 362 km, derived from published tariffs.
What things cost in a metro city
| Accommodation tier | Per night, per room |
|---|---|
| Hostel / dorm bed | ₹900 |
| Budget hotel | ₹2,100 |
| Mid-range (3 star) | ₹4,200 |
| Premium (4-5 star) | ₹10,000 |
| Eating style | Per person, per day |
|---|---|
| Street food & dhabas | ₹500 |
| Mixed — some restaurants | ₹950 |
| Mostly restaurants | ₹1,800 |
| Fine dining | ₹3,500 |
| Local transport | ₹700 per day, shared |
| Sightseeing & entry | ₹400 per person per day |
These are researched benchmark averages for this kind of destination, not live hotel
prices. A specific property on a specific date will differ — the point is to give you
a realistic figure to plan against.
Last reviewed August 2026.