Bangalore is located in the Southern region of India and is the third largest city in the country. It is well connected to all parts of the country. The Bengaluru International Airport is located in Devanahalli, 40kms from the business district, which is accessible through buses, taxis and helicopters. The Bengaluru City Railway Station and Yeshwantpur Junction are the major railway terminals where most trains arrive. Government and private bus services are also available to and from major cities.
Kempe Gowda International Airport is one of India's busiest and modern airports. It is connected to around 50 destinations across the country and hosts 10 domestic and 21 international airlines. It hosts all major airlines like Air India, Qatar, Emirates, Jet Airways, Etihad Airways, among many others.
Nearest Airport: Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Tentative return flight prices to Bangalore from major cities in India:
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Starting City | Return price (approximate) | |
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Mumbai | ₹ 4,925 Non-stop | Check Details |
New Delhi | ₹ 5,469 Non-stop | Check Details |
Chennai | ₹ 2,517 Non-stop | Check Details |
Hyderabad | ₹ 6,928 Non-stop | Check Details |
Kolkata | ₹ 7,402 Non-stop | Check Details |
If you are up for a little adventure, you can travel to Bangalore by bus. There are both government and private bus that operate from all the major towns like Mumbai, Goa, Chennai, Hyderabad, etc. The bus arrive and depart from the Bangalore Bus Stand which is located opposite to the Bangalore City railway station.
Bangalore has two main rail terminals- The Bangalore City and Yeshwantpur Junction. The Bangalore City is the major terminal situated at the heart of the city, and most trains arrive and depart from here. The Yeshwantpur Junction is located on NH-4 and mostly long-distance trains arrive and depart from here. After arriving at the junction, you will need to take a taxi or a rickshaw to the main city which is easily available outside the station.
The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation forms an important medium of transport in the city. It connects the whole town through various routes making travel simple. There are also Volvo buses available throughout the city. From the airport, you can take a bus to reach different parts of the city. The Bangalore Airport Bus Service operates buses frequently throughout the day, and there are a few buses which run in the night as well.
Ola cabs and Uber are available within minutes when booked through their app or through calls. Three wheeled auto-rickshaws are a popular means of transport. They are metered and can accommodate up to three passengers.
Metro services are also now available in a lot of areas in the city. There are around 40 metro stations spread over Green line and Purple line with the Majestic station (Kempegowda interchange) being the only station which connects these two metro lines. The Purple line runs from Mysore road in the west to Baiyyapanahalli in the east whereas the Green line connects Puttenahalli in the south to Nagasandra in the north-west. The metro is operational from 5 am to 11 pm in the night.