THE 250+ KM/H CLUB

Bengaluru–Chennai High-Speed Rail

A proposed southern bullet-train corridor announced in the 2026-27 budget. Public reporting places Bengaluru’s anchors at Baiyappanahalli, Whitefield, Kodihalli near Hoskote and Kolar; the final alignment is still being finalized.

FROMBengaluru
→
TOChennai
ProposedAnnounced corridorKarnataka · Andhra Pradesh · Tamil Nadu
JOURNEY TIME1 hr 13 min
DISTANCE306 km
STOPS8
OPENING / SERVICEPlanning stage
Normal map · OpenStreetMap 1 hsr routes · Updated Aug 2026
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HSR Station

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THE COMPLETE ROUTE

Every stop.
In order.

8 stops · 1 hr 13 min
01
BaiyappanahalliBengaluru · origin
—terminal
3 minhalt
02
WhitefieldBengaluru
—terminal
1 minhalt
03
Kodihalli (near Hoskote)Bengaluru Rural
—terminal
1 minhalt
04
KolarKolar
—terminal
1 minhalt
05
ChittoorChittoor
—terminal
1 minhalt
06
ParandurKanchipuram
—terminal
1 minhalt
07
PoonamalleeChennai
—terminal
1 minhalt
08
Chennai CentralChennai · terminal
—terminal
3 minhalt
THE SHORT VERSION

A faster way
to get there.

A proposed southern bullet-train corridor announced in the 2026-27 budget. Public reporting places Bengaluru’s anchors at Baiyappanahalli, Whitefield, Kodihalli near Hoskote and Kolar; the final alignment is still being finalized. This page brings together the route context, the current project status and the cities that will shape the journey. Bookmark it — the atlas is updated as official milestones land.

Last checked: August 2026 · Sources are cross-checked against public project updates.

Frequently asked questions

How many stations are on the Bengaluru → Chennai corridor?

The corridor has 8 stations from Bengaluru to Chennai — Baiyappanahalli, Whitefield, Kodihalli (near Hoskote), Kolar, Chittoor, Parandur, Poonamallee, Chennai Central. The final station list for announced corridors is provisional until the official alignment is published.

What is the distance and journey time for Bengaluru → Chennai?

The published corridor length is 306 km with an estimated journey time of 1 hr 13 min at bullet-train operating speeds. Actual timetabled time will be confirmed closer to opening.

What is the current status of Bengaluru → Chennai?

Status: Proposed — Announced corridor. The corridor is at the announced or DPR stage. The station sequence shown is provisional and will be updated when official station lists are published.

Will there be a fare or ticket price announced for Bengaluru → Chennai?

Fares have not been officially published for this corridor. Pricing is typically announced nearer to opening by NHSRCL or the operating authority. This page will be updated when fares are gazetted.

Where can I see the Bengaluru → Chennai route on a map?

The interactive map at the top of this page shows every station in order. Use the bullet train map for the full network view.

# Proposed# South India# 306 km