Bengaluru to Tiruchirappalli by train
Tiruchirappalli lies 268 km (167 mi) south-east of Bengaluru, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 8 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 327 km (203 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Bengaluru | Tiruchirappalli | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 8.5 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 914 m (2,999 ft) | 79 m (259 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna railway station, Whitefield (Bangalore) railway station | Tiruchirappalli Junction railway station |
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Staying in Tiruchirappalli
Our booking partner lists 61 places to stay in Tiruchirappalli. Of the 58 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (38). Guests have left 228 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tiruchirappalli from Bengaluru?
268 km (167 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bengaluru; by road roughly 327 km (203 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bengaluru to Tiruchirappalli by train?
About 5 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bengaluru and Tiruchirappalli?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Tiruchirappalli?
Our booking partner lists 61 places to stay in Tiruchirappalli, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.