Chennai to Bangalore is 350 km — deep in the "gray zone." The Shatabdi takes 5 hours and costs ₹800. The flight takes 1 hour and costs ₹3,000. Both have genuine merits.
Comparison
Our Honest Take
- 🤝 Genuine toss-up: Only 1.5 hours saved door-to-door, but 3-4x the cost
- 🚂 Train wins on value: Shatabdi is comfortable, meals included, city-center arrival
- ✈️ Flight wins on time: If you're connecting from another city or doing same-day business
- 🚗 Drive option: NH48 is good — 6 hours, scenic Vellore stop possible