Bangalore to Chennai taxi, with a driver you choose.
A straight run down NH 48 between two big cities. Handy when you have luggage, family or an odd-hour departure. On TaxiYaar you pick a verified driver by name: see their car, their ratings and reviews from real trips, then call them and pay them directly.
- Distance
- ~330 kmby road from Bengaluru
- Drive time
- 6–7 hoursdepending on traffic and stops
- Road
- NH 48 via Hosur, Krishnagiri and Vellore
The road from Bangalore to Chennai
- BengaluruPickup from your door, anywhere in the city.
- HosurJust across the Tamil Nadu border.
- KrishnagiriWhere the roads to Chennai and Salem split.
- AmburFamous for its biryani.
- VelloreThe fort, and the Sripuram Golden Temple nearby.
- ChennaiDrop anywhere in the city or at the airport.
Before you book
- Leave earlyClear Electronic City and Hosur before the morning rush.
- Crossing into Tamil NaduSome states charge taxis an entry tax at the border. Ask on the call whether the driver's price covers it.
- Which carA sedan is the usual choice. An SUV for more people or luggage.
Book a driver, not a cab
No fixed fares and no middleman. Drivers on the route bid for your trip and you pick.
- Post your tripRoute, date, time, passengers and car type. Drivers on your route are notified straight away.
- Drivers bidEach bid has a price, a note, and whether toll and parking are included.
- Pick on trustOpen each driver's profile: ratings in 8 categories, photos of the car, reviews from real trips.
- Call, accept, goTalk to the driver, accept the bid, and start the ride with your OTP. Pay the driver in cash or by UPI.
Bangalore to Chennai taxi: FAQs
How far is Chennai from Bangalore by road?
About 330 km by road (NH 48 via Hosur, Krishnagiri and Vellore). The drive usually takes 6–7 hours, depending on traffic and stops.
What is the taxi fare from Bangalore to Chennai?
There's no fixed fare. Post your trip in the TaxiYaar app and drivers on the route send you their price, saying whether toll and parking are included. You compare bids and pick one. You pay the driver directly in cash or by UPI, and TaxiYaar takes no commission or booking fee.
Which car should I book for Bangalore to Chennai?
A sedan is the usual choice. An SUV for more people or luggage. You choose the car type when you post your trip.
Can I book a round trip or keep the driver for a few days?
Yes, if the driver agrees. Call them before you accept and agree the return, the waiting and the price. Any extra charges have to be agreed before the trip starts, not during or after.
How do I know the driver is safe?
Every driver's Aadhaar, driving licence and vehicle RC are checked by a person before they go live. You see photos of the actual car and reviews from riders who travelled with them. The trip only starts with your OTP.
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