How do you get to Bangalore?
Getting There9.3/10Easier to reach than about 90% of cities
- Main airport
- Kempegowda International Airport (BLR / KIA)
- No Ferry Service
- Bangalore is landlocked; no maritime transport
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: happyfares.in, secretflying.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Airport is 40 km north; always budget 90 minutes (domestic) to 180 minutes (international) for arrival; traffic can extend this significantly during peak hours.
- Metro Purple Line to airport opens in phases through December 2026; until then, pre-paid taxi or Vayu Vajra bus are most reliable options.
- Early morning airport departures (5–7 AM) require booking cab the night before due to surge pricing and scarcity.
- Railway stations are well-connected to metro; KSR Bengaluru (SBC) is most central and handles majority of trains.
- Day trips within 50–100 km are feasible as half-day or full-day outings by taxi, own vehicle, or hired cab; public transport limits itinerary scope.
- Coorg and hill stations beyond 250 km are best explored as 2+ day trips; plan accordingly.
- Bangalore sits at a road and rail hub; extensive intercity bus network connects Karnataka and neighbouring states.
Airport
- Name
- Kempegowda International Airport (BLR / KIA)
- Location
- Devanahalli, 40 km north of city centre
- Digiyatra
- Digital identity system (biometric face/fingerprint) operational for faster checkpoint-free travel
- Terminals
- Terminal 1 (domestic + select international low-cost carriers); Terminal 2 (primary international hub, opened 2023)
- Facilities
- ATMs, forex counters, SIM card counters (Airtel, Jio), free limited Wi-Fi (requires Indian mobile number for OTP)
- Significance
- India's 3rd busiest airport; handled 44.47 million passengers in FY2025–26
Ground Transport To City
60–120 Minutes Depending on Traffic
- Cost
- ₹220
- How to get there
- BMTC Vayu Vajra AC bus
- Frequency
- ~30–60 minute intervals
- Notes
- Most economical; manageable luggage only
~40 Minutes to Majestic Interchange
- Cost
- ₹110
- How to get there
- Namma Metro Purple Line + airport shuttle
- Frequency
- Regular service
- Notes
- Most efficient and reliable; metro station at T1, shuttle from T2
Varies by Destination and Traffic; Surge Pricing 06:00–09:00 and 18:00–21:00
- Cost
- ₹600
- How to get there
- Ola/Uber app-based cabs
- Notes
- Pre-paid taxi counters available at arrivals; fixed rates recommended to avoid surge
Day Trips Nearby
Half-day to Full Day
- Distance
- ~60 km
- Highlights
- Popular sunrise viewpoint; trekking; hill station feel
- Destination
- Nandi Hills
- Accessibility
- Accessible by own vehicle or taxi
Full Day
- Distance
- ~143 km
- Highlights
- Mysore Palace, cultural capital, royal history
- Destination
- Mysore
- Accessibility
- Train or bus available; ~2.5 hour drive
Full Day
- Distance
- ~21 km
- Highlights
- Safari, zoo, butterfly park, wildlife
- Destination
- Bannerghatta National Park
Full Day
- Distance
- ~90 km
- Highlights
- Twin waterfalls on Cauvery River; scenic, monsoon best
- Destination
- Shivanasamudra Falls
Full Day
- Distance
- ~145 km
- Highlights
- 5 Shivalingas, temples, spiritual centre; riverside walks
- Destination
- Talakadu
Full Day
- Distance
- ~60 km
- Highlights
- Asia's largest monolith; rock climbing; adventure
- Destination
- Savandurga
Full Day
- Distance
- ~70 km
- Highlights
- Caves, trekking, rock climbing; volcanic geology
- Destination
- Anthargange
Full Day
- Distance
- ~50 km
- Highlights
- Rock climbing, adventure activities, silk industry, historic film location
- Destination
- Ramanagara (Silk Town)
Overnight/weekend
- Distance
- ~160 km (Vellore, Tamil Nadu)
- Highlights
- Hill station, waterfalls, orchards, peaceful
- Destination
- Yelagiri
2-day Trip
- Distance
- ~267 km
- Highlights
- Coffee/tea plantations, trekking, Abbey Falls, Dubare Elephant Camp, hill station charm
- Destination
- Coorg (Kodagu)
Railway Connections
- Note
- Seven major railway stations serve Bangalore; booking typically through KSR Bengaluru (SBC) or Yesvantpur (YPR)
Primary Stations
Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna Bangalore Station (KSR Bengaluru / SBC)
- Location
- City centre, opposite Kempegowda Bus Station
- Major Routes
- Delhi, Chennai, Mysore, Miraj, Salem, Belagavi (Belgaum), Dharwad, Kacheguda (Hyderabad)
- Metro Access
- Purple Line connection; foot overbridge to metro
- Description
- Main central railway station; Grade A; 202 trains pass through daily
Yesvantpur Junction (YPR)
- Location
- North Bangalore
- Major Routes
- Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Chennai, Pune, Hubli-Dharwad
- Metro Access
- Green Line connection
- Description
- Major station; many long-distance trains depart from here
Krishnarajapuram Station (KJM / KR Puram)
- Major Routes
- Chennai–Bangalore line; all Chennai–Bangalore trains pass through
- Description
- Convenient for east side of city
Bangalore Cantonment (BNC)
- Metro Access
- No metro connection; taxi/bus required
- Description
- Secondary station 4 km east of city centre
Whitefield (WFD)
- Major Routes
- Chennai/Kerala-bound trains
- Description
- Small city station near IT parks (eastern periphery)
No Ferry Service
Bangalore is landlocked; no maritime transport
Metro Expansion 2026
Purple Line extension to airport under construction; expected opening June–December 2026 via multiple phases; will significantly reduce airport-to-city transit time when complete
Intercity Bus Stations
- Primary
- Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic); Krishna Rajendra Market (Kalasipalya); Shivajinagar
- Coverage
- Intercity buses to Mysore, Hosur, Tumakuru, nearby towns and neighbouring states
- Operators
- KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation), NWKRTC, KKRTC, private operators
Ground Transport In City
Bmtc Buses
- Name
- Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation
- Coverage
- Primary public transport; 6000+ buses, 3 major terminals (Kempegowda Bus Station, Kalasipalya, Shivajinagar)
- Fleet Types
- Non-AC (Bengaluru Sarige), Mini Non-AC (Samparka), AC (Vajra), Airport AC (Vayu Vajra)
Namma Metro
- Name
- Namma Metro (operated by BMRCL)
- Status
- 83 operational stations across 3 lines (Green, Purple, Yellow) as of 2025
- Coverage
- 96.1 km total; expanding; does not yet cover all city areas
- Notes
- Efficient for major routes; crowded during peak hours; metro connects to KSR Bengaluru railway station and airport (Purple Line)
Auto Rickshaw
- Best For
- Short distances, feeder trips to metro stations
- Metering
- Metered fares; pre-paid counters available at railway stations and airport
- Description
- Three-wheelers ubiquitous throughout city
App Based Cabs
- Providers
- Ola, Uber (sedans to SUVs available)
- Advantages
- No parking hassle; card/PayTM payment options
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