How To Reach Bangalore (Bengaluru) (Karnataka) In 2024

How to Reach Bangalore (Bengaluru), Karnataka, India

Bangalore, known as the Silicon Valley of India, is well-connected by air, road, and rail. It is easy to access from all major Indian cities.

By Flight

The nearest airport to Bangalore is the Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), which is about 40 kilometers from the city center. It operates both domestic and international flights, connecting Bangalore to major cities around the world.

By Train

Bangalore has several railway stations, but the main and most central one is the Bangalore City Railway Station (commonly known as Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna Railway Station). It is well-connected to all the major cities of India through extensive railway networks.

By Road

Bangalore has a good network of roads and is accessible by national highways NH 4, NH 7, NH 48, and NH 75. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) operates buses to and from Bangalore to all parts of Karnataka and neighboring states. Private buses, taxis, and cabs are also available.

How to Reach Bangalore from India's Top 10 Cities

City	Distance by Road (approx.)	Road Route	Flight Availability	Train Availability
Mumbai	980 km	Mumbai - Pune - Satara - Kolhapur - Belgaum - Hubli - Chitradurga - Bangalore	Multiple daily flights	Daily trains available
Delhi	2,175 km	Delhi - Jaipur - Udaipur - Ahmedabad - Vadodara - Mumbai - Pune - Bangalore	Multiple daily flights	Daily trains available
Kolkata	1,970 km	Kolkata - Bhubaneswar - Visakhapatnam - Vijayawada - Chennai - Bangalore	Multiple daily flights	Daily trains available
Chennai	345 km	Chennai - Vellore - Ambur - Krishnagiri - Hosur - Bangalore	Multiple daily flights	Daily trains available
Hyderabad	575 km	Hyderabad - Kurnool - Anantapur - Bangalore	Multiple daily flights	Daily trains available
Pune	840 km	Pune - Satara - Kolhapur - Belgaum - Hubli - Chitradurga - Bangalore	Multiple daily flights	Daily trains available
Jaipur	2,000 km	Jaipur - Udaipur - Ahmedabad - Vadodara - Mumbai - Pune - Bangalore	Multiple daily flights	Daily trains available
Ahmedabad	1,490 km	Ahmedabad - Vadodara - Mumbai - Pune - Bangalore	Multiple daily flights	Daily trains available
Lucknow	1,923 km	Lucknow - Kanpur - Jhansi - Nagpur - Hyderabad - Bangalore	Limited flights	Daily trains available
Patna	2,074 km	Patna - Varanasi - Jabalpur - Nagpur - Hyderabad - Bangalore	Limited flights	Daily trains available

Suggested Road Stops

When traveling from Mumbai or Pune, a popular stopover is Belgaum or Hubli for rest and refreshment.
From Chennai, Vellore can be an ideal break point.
Travelers driving from Hyderabad may find Kurnool to be a convenient stopover location.
On longer journeys, such as from Delhi, Udaipur and Pune serve as good resting spots.
For those coming from the east like Kolkata, major cities en route like Vijayawada and Chennai offer comfortable halts.

Note that these cities offer various accommodations, ranging from budget stays to luxury hotels to suit travelers' needs during their journey to Bangalore.