Bangalore to Chennai is only 350 km. The flight takes 50 minutes, but by the time you factor in airport overhead, the Shatabdi might actually beat it.
Door-to-Door Comparison
Our Honest Verdict
- 🚂 Shatabdi wins for most: Nearly same door-to-door time, 5x cheaper, city-center stations
- ✈️ Fly only if: Connecting flight at either airport, or sub-₹2,000 sale fare
- 🚗 Drive if: Group of 3+, want car at destination, flexible schedule
💡 Honest Admission
We're a flight booking site, but we'd be dishonest to recommend flying BLR-MAA over the Shatabdi for most travelers. The train is simply better value on this route. Save your flight budget for longer routes.