How to Reach Bangalore

Bangalore, the IT hub of the country and a popular tourist destination of the south India, offers an insight into the golden past of our country. The city is blessed with a beautiful weather and is known for its culture, tradition and wonderful gardens. Those wishing to visit the lovely city of Bangalore won’t have any problem as the destination is exceptionally well linked with major cities in the country via air, road and rail. While Bangalore Airport, popularly known as Kempegowda International Airport, is about 36 km away from the city centre, Bangalore City Railway Station and Yeswantpur Junction are within 10 km radius. Those travelling by road from nearby cities and towns can take Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses to reach Bangalore.

By air:
Kempegowda International Airport or Bangalore Airport connects the city with all prime Indian and international cities. Sprawling over an area of about 4,700 acres, it is the third busiest airport in the country after Delhi and Mumbai. AirAsia India, Air India, Jet Airways, IndiGo and SpiceJet provide regular services from New Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Srinagar, Trivandrum, Varanasi and Visakhapatnam, among others. Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways, Emirates, Tigerair, and SriLankan Airlines are some of prime international airlines operating flights for destinations such as London, Colombo, Dubai and Singapore, to list a few. The airport is about 36 km away from Bangalore city centre and a number of autos and taxis are available easily from outside the airport.
Top flights to Bangalore: • Chennai To Bengaluru Flights
• New Delhi To Bengaluru Flights
• Goa To Bengaluru Flights
• Hyderabad To Bengaluru Flights
• Mumbai To Bengaluru Flights
• Pune To Bengaluru Flights
By road:
Bangalore is well connected with various cities via excellent network of state and private buses. While Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) connects the city with maximum nearby places, there are several private buses too that travellers can hop on. There are regular buses available from Goa (557 km), Coimbatore (368 km) and Mangalore (350 km), connecting Bangalore with these cities. Travellers can choose from air-conditioned coaches, luxury buses or state transportation buses, depending upon their budget and requirement. Besides, those who wish to drive to Goa from Bangalore can take NH 4 and NH 63 that connect both these cities in around 11 to 12 hours drive.

By train:
Bangalore City Railway Station (4 km away) and Yeswantpur Junction (10 km away) link the city of Bangalore with all the prime Indian cities including Delhi, Pune, Mysore, Chennai and Mumbai, among others. Trains such as Bangalore Rajdhani and Kongu Express run on a regular basis linking the city with India’s capital city, Delhi. Once you reach the station, you can take prepaid taxis or avail local bus services/taxis to get down in the city.
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