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How to reach Bangalore - Reaching Bangalore
The cheapest way to travel to Bangalore is by train There are numerous trains that connect Bangalore to the rest of India. You can also hire a private car if you are traveling from neibouring cities like Chennai or from other places in Karnataka.
Here are the options you have for reaching Bangalore:
Reaching Bengaluru By Air
You can access Bangalore (Bengaluru) 24x7 by air, rail, and road. From the city centre, the airport is just 13 Kms and has flight connections to all major Indian cities/towns. Several international flights to the Far East, Europe, and the U.S. fly out of the airport as well. Bangalore (Bengaluru) has a new international airports at Devanahalli and many more flights connecting international destinations are to be added.
The new Devanahalli Airport will itself will be state-of-art structure with modern amenities and shopping malls. To get to your hotel from the airport, it's best to use a taxi (about Rs 150-Rs 300) from the prepaid taxi service counter.
You can hire ‘pre-paid’ taxis, take an auto or take the bus services provided by the city. The bus stand is right outside the airport terminal and there are buses which ply to various destinations in Bangalore every half hour.
http://www.karnataka.com/watch/blr-airport/commute.html - Webpage gives you transportation options to Bangalore International Airport
How to reach Bangalore by Train
The three major railway stations/terminals which connect the city is the Bangalore (Bengaluru) City station, Krishnarajapuram (K R Puram) and Yeswanthpur. One more major rail head is being planned at Byappana Halli towards the east of Bangalore (Bengaluru). Bangalore is a major transport hub and therefore is reached by a large number of rail connections. Journeys from North Indian cities, however, are slightly time-consuming. The fastest connection with Delhi takes 35 hours, while Mumbai is 24 hours away. From Chennai (Tamil Nadu), take the 5-hour Shatabdi Express.
To get to Mysore, catch the 2-hour Shatabdi Express (departs Wed-Mon at 11am). For Hyderabad, catch the comfortable overnight Rajdhani Express (departs four times a week at 6:45pm). Indian railways offer online bookings for all train routes within India. Visit www.irctc.co.in (though it is a bit confusing at first)
Reaching Bangalore By Road
The inter-state public bus terminus is just across the City Railway Station. Another one is on the Mysore Road. Bus connections are there to any part of the state.
Inter-state services between Maharastra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Pondichery, Kerala and Karnataka are efficient and many of these depart from Bangalore (Bengaluru). Private tour operators also do brisk business and are located around the same place and in Kalasipalayam bus station located near the K.R. Market (also called as the City Market). If you prefer greater freedom, then it is advisable to rent a car particularly if you plan to get off the beaten track.
The Bus stand in Bangalore is called ‘Kempe Gowda Bus stand’ which is named after the founder of the city. It is adjacent to the local city bus-stand which operates buses within Bangalore. It is also right opposite to the railway station of Bangalore.
You can book bus tickets online through some providers for travelling to and from Bangalore.
http://www.ksrtc.in/
http://www.redbus.in/
http://www.customerneedz.com/
http://www.kpntravels.in/
http://www.vrllogistics.in/otb/index.aspx
