Key hubs
Bengaluru airport and railway station
- Nearest airport
- Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), about 35–50 minutes south of the city centre, traffic dependent
- Railway station
- Bengaluru City Station (also called South Station) near the old city is most convenient for the centre; Yeshwantpur Station in the north serves trains to North India
- Getting around
- A private car and driver is easiest for day-tripping; the metro covers some key routes, and autos and cabs are reliable in the city. Walking through neighbourhoods is rewarding.
How to reach Bengaluru by air
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is about 35–50 minutes north of the city centre, traffic dependent.
How to reach Bengaluru by train
KSR Bengaluru City (also called South Station) near the old city is most convenient for the centre; Yeshwantpur Station in the north serves many North India routes.
How to reach Bengaluru by road
National highways connect Bengaluru to Mysuru, Chennai and Hyderabad; frequent long-distance buses run from Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic).
Getting around Bengaluru
The metro covers key corridors, autos and app cabs are widely available, and central neighbourhoods are pleasant to explore on foot.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Bengaluru
- Hire a car and driver for the day. Many sights have poor public transport connectivity, and the distances between neighbourhoods make taxis or autos a constant necessity.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.